TMPS 7093 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling: A Narrative Approach

Name: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling: A Narrative Approach
Rating: 4.1 (95 reviews)

In this foundational course, we develop an understanding of critical dimensions of competent and compassionate pastoral care and counseling today. Drawing substantially on a narrative approach to care, we explore pastoral care and counseling from contemporary pastoral-theological, social-scientific, and cultural perspectives. Particular topics addressed are family systems theory; implicit bias and racism; domestic violence; suicide; power and boundaries; resilience and self-care; and skills for pastoral care.

Course overview

Department: Theology and Ministry
School: STM
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Periodically

Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.10 / 5

Based on 95 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Kathleen Gallivan
Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.29/5
Melissa Kelley
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.62/5

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