PACO 509 - Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Counseling

PACO 509 Research-based interactive forums are employed to resource the collaborative, cumulative learning experience:

PACO 509 Self-Report Tasks (4)

Four student self-reports are assessed: 1) subscription to Question & Answer Center, 2) completion of a narrated Class Introduction (via Jing, Office Mix, or other audio/video software), 3) completion of Week 1 readings, and 4) completion of 2 self-administered assessments. Further details are provided in the Question and Answer Center, Class Introduction forum, and Course Content>Assignment Instructions. See Course Schedule for due dates.

PACO 509 Subject Matter Conversation(s)

Subject Matter Conversations (SMC) are meaningfully developed via Weekly SnapShots and Webex or Skype for Business forums. For example, as part of the collaborative, cumulative learning process, the first SMC will focus on getting acquainted and acclimated.

In the event a Subject Matter Conversation is missed due to extenuating circumstances or technical issues, the SMC will be assessed through a substantive response to the recorded SMC via Question & Answer Center. Specific instructions are provided in Assignment Instructions. Casual, modest dress should be worn during SMC virtual classroom meetings. See Course Schedule for dates and times.

PACO 509 Meaning-Making Forums (6)

Due to the nature of these collaborative, cumulative research-based forums, the meaning-making forums will have a “paper-like feel” (i.e. more is expected than in a typical discussion-based forum). In this respect, each student will write a substantive research-based thread in response to prompts in each forum.

Each thread must be at least 450 words and noticeably integrate course-related knowledge. In the same week/module, the student will write a substantive research-based reply via the forum’s QUOTE feature to 1 other classmate’s threads. Each reply must noticeably integrate course related knowledge and be at least 150 words.

Since these forums inform the cumulative learning experience, thoughtful integration of insights must be noticeably supported from the readings and/or assessments, pertinent research, and when appropriate, the Bible.

Abridged APA parenthetical citations should be used for required resources in each post; complete citations and References should be used for secondary resources in each post. All posts must be written with clarity and conciseness, without spelling, grammar, and word choice errors, and adhere to content-building forum instructions and rubric. Specific instructions are provided in the assignment folder of the course. See Course Schedule for due dates.

PACO 509 Practical Book Reviews (2)

The student will write 2 book reviews; see Assignment Instructions. Practical Book Review 1 will cover the Ortberg text and Practical Book Review 2 will cover the Hess & Arnold text. The body of each review will be at least 4 pages, double-spaced, and typed in 12 pt Times New Roman font. Use of current APA format, correct grammar, and correct spelling is required. See Course Schedule for due dates.