Christian Caregiving
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to “carry each other’s burdens” ...
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to “carry each other’s burdens” within the context of the Christian faith tradition, and thereby “fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal. 6:1-2) Effective listening and communication skills will be emphasized, along with the basic components of a caregiving visit. Discussion of personal and professional boundaries, referrals, and components of self-care are also included.
- Eyer, Richard C. Pastoral Care Under the Cross. ISBN: 0570046432
- Haugk, Kenneth, C. Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life. ISBN: 0806621230.
- Haugk, Kenneth, C. Don’t Sing Songs to a heavy Heart. Stephen Ministries –
- ISBN # 1-930445-12-1
- Westberg, Granger E. Good Grief: A Constructive Approach to the Problem of Loss. ISBN: 0800611144
- Becker, Arthur H. The Compassionate Visitor. Augsburg Publishing House,
- ISBN # 0-8066-2094-3].
Course Overview
Unit 1: The Cross as paradigm for Christian care
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Watch the Session LectureUse the worksheet, which is downloaded below to take notes from the video lecture. You will use this worksheet for modules two through four. When you are complete, you will be instructed to upload the completed worksheet.
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Read “Pastoral Care under the Cross” by Richard Eyer“Pastoral Care under the Cross” by Richard Eyer (Amazon Link)
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Write an analysis of Eyer's book.
Unit 2: Suffering, sickness, and the cross
Unit 3: The Cross In Action
Unit 4: Insights from the Book of Job
Unit 5: Communication Suggestions
Unit 6: Communication wisdom from the book of Proverbs
Unit 7: Hospital Visits
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Watch the video lecture covering hospital visits
Watch the video lecture covering hospital visits
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Read article “Hospital Visitation: What Pastors Should Know”
Read the article, "Hospital Visitation: What Pastors Should Know" found using this link: https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/2004/01/hospital-visitation-what-pastors-should-know.html
Unit 8: In-Home and Nursing Home Visits
Unit 9: Telecare
Unit 10: The use of Scripture in Christian Caregiving
Unit 11: The use of Prayer in Christian Caregiving
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Watch the video lecture and take notes
Watch the video lecture and take notes on the use of prayer in caregiving.
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Read the document discussing the use of prayer in Christian Caregiving.
Download and read the document below discussing the use of prayer in Christian Caregiving.
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Write a Verbatim of a Visit
Unit 12: “Christian Caregiving” pt. 1
Unit 13: "Christian Caregiving" pt. 2
Unit 14: Boundaries
Unit 15: Compassionate Visitor
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Watch the video lecture and take notes
Watch the video lecture. Use the attached discussion guide to take notes during the lecture.
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Read “The Compassionate Visitor” by Arthur Becker
Read “The Compassionate Visitor” by Arthur Becker (Amazon Link).
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Write an analysis of the book, "The Compassionate Visitor”
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Write a Verbatim of a Visit
Unit 16: Care for Caregivers
Unit 17: Referrals
Unit 18: Good Grief (pt 1)
Unit 19: Good Grief (pt 2)
Unit 20: Help Through Grief
Unit 21: Don't Sing Songs (pt 1)
Unit 22: Don't Sing Songs (pt 2)
Unit 23: Don't Sing Songs (pt 3)
Unit 24: Crisis Theory and Intervention
Unit 25: Crises Theory and Intervention
Unit 26: When Death Comes Before Birth
Unit 27: Ministering to the Suicidal
Unit 28: Walking with God (Pt 1)
Unit 29: Walking with God (Pt 2)
Unit 30: Closing Devotion and Comments
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Basic info
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to “carry each other’s burdens” within the context of the Christian faith tradition, and thereby “fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal. 6:1-2) Effective listening and communication skills will be emphasized, along with the basic components of a caregiving visit. Discussion of personal and professional boundaries, referrals, and components of self-care are also included.
- Eyer, Richard C. Pastoral Care Under the Cross. ISBN: 0570046432
- Haugk, Kenneth, C. Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life. ISBN: 0806621230.
- Haugk, Kenneth, C. Don't Sing Songs to a heavy Heart. Stephen Ministries –
- ISBN # 1-930445-12-1
- Westberg, Granger E. Good Grief: A Constructive Approach to the Problem of Loss. ISBN: 0800611144
- Becker, Arthur H. The Compassionate Visitor. Augsburg Publishing House,
- ISBN # 0-8066-2094-3].
