Dr. Wayne Hatcher Associate Professor of Education
Education 685/Divinity 5649 Spirituality, Religion and Diversity in the Helping Professions Fall, 2010
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Wayne Hatcher Office: B-16 Taylor Phone: 893-1645(Office) 893-6086 (Home) e-mail: hatcher@campbell.edu , wynhatcher@aol.com Office hours: M- TH : 10-11; 2-4 pm F: by appoointment other times by appointment
ALIGNMENT WITH CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
This course addresses topics and learning activities that facilitate the development of exemplary educators as problem-solvers.
KNOWLEDGE BASE FOCUS:
Diversity (primary) Ethics
PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS EMPHASIS:
Diversity Collaborative and collegial practitioner
TEXTS:
Handbook of psychotherapy and religious diversity (2000). Richards, P.S. & Bergin, A.E. American Psychological Association: Washington, D.C.
Frame, M.W. (2003). Integrating religion and spirituality into counseling. Pacific Grove, CA; Brooks-Cole.
Hirsh, S.K., & Kise, J.A.G. (2000). Looking at type and spirituality. Gainesville, FLA: Center for application of Psychological Type
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An examination of spiritual, religious, and cultural diversity in the helping professions; the contribution of spirituality and religion to culture and individual human development; discussion of diverse groups and selected issues with spiritual/religious implications for counseling; discussion of ethical standards in regard to spiritual/religious issues. Presentation methods include lecture, video presentations, and small group activities with discussion.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will demonstrate how ethical, spiritual, and religious issues influence overall human development and their implications for counseling. They will:
Recognize the influence of spirituality and religion to the development of diverse human cultural groups.
Explain the contribution of spirituality and religion to a holistic view of human development.
Reflect on personal spiritual development.
Recognize the diversity of spiritual/religious expressions, and reflect on ethical ways of working within that diversity.
Recognize spirituality/religion as a potential resource for helping others.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students will be expected to:
1. Students will complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Step II (MBTI, step II ). This can be taken online and a personalized report made for a minimal fee. See Charity Tart in the School of Ed office for .how to obtain access to this instrument.This assignment needs to be completed by class 3. (100 pts)
2. Students will work together in research groups and present a report on a spiritual/ religious group or a spiritual issue or question. Th e group will choose a topic of interest and submit it to the professor for approval by the 4th class meeting. Reports will begin approximately class 7. The report will be at least 30 minutes in length and each member of the group will participate. The report will include history and beliefs of the group or issue and practical implications to helping /counseling.. The group will present one unified hard copy of the report. (100 pts)
3. Students will read a supplementary book of their choice, and prepare a critical book review (5 pages maximum). Students will turn in a hard copy of the review and post a copy on Blackboard for other students. (50 pts)
4. Complete a final exam. (100 pts)
5. Prepare a spiritual autobiography; guidelines for this assignment will be provided. (50 pts) Due date:
6. students will participate in electronic forums, posted by professor on blackboard.(100 pts)
EVALUATION:
A total of 500 points may be earned; grades will be assigned as follows: A (5000-450); B (449.-400); C (399-350) F (below 350).
COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS:
Week 1: Class Introduction Religion /Spirituality (R/S) in Counseling (F:1,3; R B:1) Handout 1
Week 2 : R/S in Human Development; Physical & Mental Health Handout 1Handout 2
week 3:Religion/Spirituality & Personality Type (HK) Handout 1
All lecture notes can be downloaded from the websitewww.campbell.edu/faculty/hatcher. All files are in pdf format, so you will need Acrobat Reader to accessthem.
Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or accommodations should contact Laura Rich, director of Student Support Services in the University's Hight House at 814-4364 or richl@campbell.edu
All students are subject to the academic integrity and behavioral expectations of the University.
Bibliography
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Arterburn, S., & Felton, J. (2001) Toxic faith: Experiencing healingfrom painful spiritual abuse. Waterbrook Press: Colorado Springs, CO.
Arterburn, S. & Felton, J. (2000). More Jesus less religion: Movingfrom rules to relationship. Waterbrook: Colorado Springs, CO.
Arterburn, S. (2005). Healing is a choice. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson publishers.
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Carlson, R. & Carlson, K. (2008). An hour to live, an hour to love. Hoperion: New York.
Chamberlain, P. (2005).Talking about good and bad without getting ugly. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.
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Spiritual Autobiography Guidelines
Part 1:
Describe your very earliest images of "God". How old were you at the time? Describe significant persons and/or events that helped shape that image.
How has your image of God changed over the years? Who/what has influenced these changes?
How does your current view of God affect your view of yourself? How does it affect your relationships? Your morals? Values? Lifestyle?
Where do you see yourself going spiritually? Do you have any goals for yourself in this area? If so, what are they? How do you plan to try to reach them?
Part 2:
What is your MBTI type? (If you don't know your type, guess from the descriptions in Hirsh & Kise)
How does your MBTI type affect how you express your spirituality?
What new insights have you gained from thinking about your spirituality from the perspective of personality type? How might use those insights to facilitate further spiritual growth?
For information about this web page please contact: hatcher@campbell.edu
