Summit Bible College Course Syllabus Class: 601 Christian Counseling Ethics Text/Author: Christian Counseling Ethics by Randolph Sanders

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1 Grading System: 25% Journaling the books. Journaling the books is a requirement of this course that will replace the online exams. There is a document attached to the class video section that shows an example of journaling. 25% Notes and class participation. You should be able to take 2 pages of notes minimum per class period. All distance students (all distance or local students who are absent from a class in any given week) must write a half a page to a page word review for their reading in that week. If there is no reading due that week, write on the topic of the lecture drawing from class discussion and your own observations. 15% Reading-- What percent of the text above did you read? % This question must be answered at the top of your final paper. This question is based on your honor, I am asking God to bless your ministry in proportion to your integrity regarding this questions. 35% Final Exam See below. Mandatory Reading and journaling for this Course: It is imperative that you understand the law in each case, and also read any other chapters that apply to special areas (see below) that you are interested in counseling. Read and journal the following chapters: Chapter Topic Responsibility to Know 1 Embracing Our Ethical Mandate Christian response to legal and ethical issues 2 Psychotherapy and Christian Ethics Understanding the other professionals and our duties 4 Essential Elements for Ethical Counsel The law and your responsibilities 5 Sexual Misconduct and The Abuse of Power Common misuses of authority and the ethical, legal issues 6 Nonsexual Multiple Relationships Being more than counselor, pastor, etc. 7 Ethics in Couples Therapy Regarding married and non-married couples 8 The Child Client The legal and moral issues 10 The Sexual Minority Client Sexually aberrant or unusual situations 14 Pastors Who Counsel As a Christian in the Word, how do we counsel 15 Lay Counselor Training 18 Ethics in Member Care Missions and counseling in the field 21 A Model for Ethical Decision Making Appropriate decision making Special Situations The following are special situations that you are accountable to know if you are planning to counsel in any of the following areas: Chapter - Special Situation 11 Clients with Chronic Conditions such as depression, physical issues, habitual behaviors, etc. 12 Culturally Sensitive People If you are working with people of different cultures than yours. 13 Business Ethics in Mental Health Services Common issues on the business side of a private practice 16 Mixed Agency Dilemmas for Professionals Includes military, and govt agencies 17 Ethical Issues in University Counseling Centers If you are planning on counseling at a college or university 20 Training Programs if you are interested in starting a counseling training center Courses You Do Not Need to Read: Covered in other Courses at SBC that you do not need to read for this course: Chapter 3 (Counseling Foundations), Chapter 9 (Theology classes), and Chapter 19 (Chaplaincy classes) Final: See page 3. your Notes WEEKLY to: seminargrading@summitbiblecollege.com. Reading Reviews (if required), the Ministry Log Sheet, and the Final by July 4th to: seminargrading@summitbiblecollege.com

2 Final Exam Guidelines 1. DEGREE LEVEL WORK: Work will be graded according to degree levels. Be certain that all written work reflects the level of competency required for your degree. It is well formatted, logical, clear, precise, etc 2. FORMAT: Typeface: Times New Roman. Font Size: 12 Spacing: Double Margins: 1" 3. PAPER LENGTH: B/M, Master, or Doctorate: 5 10 pages ABS/B, or Bachelor: 3 5 pages ABS: 2-3 pages 4. HEADINGS: The paper should have a header that includes your: Last name, First name, Course # and Name, Name of Assignment (Notes, Reading Notes, Final. etc), and your Degree level. You should use the header function in Word to create the header. Top of Paper Example: Smith, Mary, 602 Personal Deliverance, Final, March 14, SUBMISSION: All work submitted MUST be turned in by attachment and saved with the file name-last name, First name, Course # and Name, Name of Assignment, and your Degree level. Any work that does not comply will be downgraded. If a student s homework is submitted for grading beyond the due date, that appears in the Final Instruction for the Course, it will be downgraded in proportion to the lateness of document(s) submission. Example: Smith, Mary, 541 Christology, Final Mth All students are required to CC their advisors when work is turned in. Chaplaincy certificate advisor: jovillegas@summitbiblecollege.com Associates advisor: rlemons@summitbiblecollege.com ABS/Bachelor and Bachelor advisor: ccolebrook@summitbiblecollege.com Bachelor/Master and Master advisor: jmauser@summitbiblecollege.com Master/Doctorate and Doctorate advisor: dhedges@summitbiblecollege.com SBC professors and staff are not responsible for lost or late work. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that work turned in was received. 6. CITED WORK AND BIBLIOGRAPHY: All students must have cited work and a bibliography. Your bibliography should include the Bible translation you are using, as well as all other referenced material. When citing material that is longer than 5 lines you should indent the quote to a margin of 1 1/2" and single space it. 7. FOOTNOTING: Footnotes must be the Turabian style of bibliographic footnoting, unless otherwise directed by Summit. If you have any questions regarding this style, you can contact your advisor for information and to see how to properly do it. 8. READING: At the top of your final, include the answer to this question: How much of the book did you read (100%, 90%, 50%, etc)? Just make an honest guess. 9. NOTES AND CLASS SUMMARIES: All notes need to be turned in weekly to your professor. Do not CC your advisor on the weekly notes. Your notes should be no longer than two pages. Weekly notes must be labeled correctly according to the submission guidelines above. All distance students (all distance or local students who are absent from a class in any given week) must write a half a page to a page word review for their reading in that week. If there is no reading due that week, write on the topic of the lecture drawing from class discussion and your own observations. All notes and class summaries must be typed and put in one document. All students must fill out the Ministry Log Sheet weekly and send it to your professor by the class due date.

3 Final Part I Write a paper describing the areas Counseling Ethics that need to be carefully considered by you as a Pastor, Christian counselor, minister or leader. Tell how this course has helped you to understand ethics in a better way and what information you have an obligation to pass on to your employees or lay ministry workers and your clients. Part I Second Section Answer these questions: 1. Define each of the following: a. Privacy - b. Confidentiality - c. Terrasoft - 2. What is the key element regarding child abuse that needs to be shared with everyone within your community? 3. What are the biblical qualifications of a Christian Counselor or a Christian person who counsels other people? 4. What are the legal requirements for being a Christian counselor? 5. What types of training should every Christian counselor have (i.e. name the elements needed)? 6. What are the ethical boundaries for a Christian counselor and how can he or she protect themselves? Name some examples. Part II (Fill out this form as if you are the counselor and sign John Doe as a fictitious name for counselee). Statement of Services (This is a brief introduction to what you do. Counselee reads and signs.) I understand that (Counselor s Name) is a licensed minister in the State of (put your state name here) registered with (put in organizations that have licensed you as a minister, such as: SBC Ministers Fellowship, AACC, or the church). The counseling services that you will receive are Bible based and given to help you understand God s method of reconciliation for errors and sins. I will keep your confidentiality, however, this does not cover areas of court reporting that require that I reveal information for the judicial system as required under law. Counselee signature Printed Name Date Read the Mental Evaluation Form, below (It is for the interview that follows). Once you read it complete the interview. Mental Evaluation Form (Designed by Summit Bible College students have permission to use it.) Name: John Doe Referred by: Jane Doe, Spouse Age: 34 Date: Mar, 20, 20xx_ (Your counselees fill out this form before they see you and are given an information sheet on Christian Counseling.) Make an example like the one below: 1. Initial Picture (The purpose for coming in for counseling, today. What is your chief concern or symptoms?) I am coming in to counseling today because I have had some issues with not saying what I feel. My wife has given me ultimatums because she thinks I am hiding things about how I feel about her, especially in sexual areas. She accuses me of spending too much time with our two kids, but I tell her the time isn t an issue. 2. Brief Life History (A review of your life from youth to today.) I was raised in a single parent home. My mom had a lot of lovers. She was a devout Christian and I made a confession when I was 10 years old. When I was ten one of the deacons of the church violated me, sexually. I tried to be normal all through High School. Then I met and married my wife and blended in. We have two girls: 12 and 10 years old. Today, I feel alienated, afraid and especially confused, and I don t know why. I go to church. 3. Current Conditions (Name current support systems and important pillars in your life.) Right now, I feel alone. I am battling depression. I am a musician. I work at the local High School as a music instructor, part time. In life, I feel like I am hiding and fighting to get out but I can t escape. The strengths of my life are the students at school and youngsters; I draw from their energy. My wife is no help, I feel like she s against me. I don t have good thoughts about her.

4 Part III Finish the interview in conversation form, below, with an imaginary counselee who divulges information that initiates you as a court reporter. End the interview as graciously as possible and then journal the actions you will take. In other words, the counselee divulges information that is a violation of the laws in your state (name the state in which you live) and necessitates that you report it to a local law enforcement agency. (See the Attached fill in interview forms). Counselor: Ok, John, you filled out the form and read the review of Christian Counseling and you understand that I use the Bible to counsel people as a licensed minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Counselee: Yes. Counselor: So, John, tell me about your concerns and why you are seeking my counsel? Counselee: I have been having trouble with my wife and we do attend a local church so I figured you would understand me and what I am going through. Counselor: Well, I see that you are having trouble with your relationship with your wife, especially in the sexual areas. Counselee: Well, I don t have a problem; she s the one that mentions it. Counselor: Tell me more. What is her chief concern? Counselee: Counselor: Counselee: May go on for several comments.then: Counselor s interview closing statement: Part IV Do a review of what happened in the interview, above, by filling in the form, below. Please include your true and phone in case the grader needs to contact you about this assignment. Counselor Location of Session Date of Session Counselor phone: Counselor Name of Counselee Date (of this report) Time (of interview) Was this a paid for session or voluntary free of charge session? Client's Chief Concern before the interview: Highlights and Review of Interview: Marked Event that happened in the interview that is a concern and may need to be reported, if any: Follow-up requirements that you, the counselor, intends to make, if any:

5 Homework or assignment for counselee, if any: Next appt (date, time and location), if applicable: your Notes WEEKLY to: Reading Reviews (if required), the Ministry Log Sheet, and the Final by July 4th to: