Psychology/Sociology - Faith Builders Training Institute
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Version 1 and 2: 60 hours (4 weeks).
Version 1: August 2019 – September 2025. Version 2: October 2025 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify the steps to servanthood that undergird cross-cultural interactions; initiate and sustain Level 1, 2 and 3 conversations; utilize “The Diamond” as a method of assessing and directing spiritual conversations with non-believers; and initiate and sustain spiritual conversations with nonbelievers. Version 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: observe and name beliefs, values, and behaviors of their own culture and others; identify the characteristics that mark effective cross-cultural communicators; give a 7-10-minute presentation that evaluates, summarizes, and interacts with the life and practices of a cross-cultural communicator; identify and illustrate places of their own weakness and strength in communication, and regularly choose opportunities to develop both strengths and weaknesses; initiate and sustain levels 1,2, and 3 conversations; practice active, responsive listening; participate in regular debriefs and self-evaluations to learn from others and practice critical self-evaluation; observe, support, and learn from experienced cross-cultural communicators; practice a lifestyle engaged with curiosity, love, and humility toward God and neighbors.
Version 1 and 2: This course takes students on a journey from the basics of initiating conversations through increasingly sustained dialogue with people different than themselves. A particular focus is on communication of the Christian faith to nonbelievers. Students practice the skills of communication in a variety of settings culminating with several days of face-to-face ministry to prison inmates.
Version 1:In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Humanities, Cross-Cultural Communications, Social Science, Theology, or Christian Ministries (10/20). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Communication Studies, Intercultural Communication, Theology/Religious Studies, Cross-Cultural Studies, Anthropology, International Relations or in General Education (Communication or Cultural Diversity requirement) (10/25 revalidation).
Version 1 and 2: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Version 1: January 2018 – September 2025. Version 2: October 2025 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: name and describe the markers that define abuse; recognize symptoms of abuse; compare and contrast common responses to abuse; compare and contrast factors that affect the severity of abuse; summarize helpful steps toward recovery from abuse; understand and apply Pennsylvania state law to incidents of abuse; and summarize the process of forgiveness and demonstrate how it applies to the experience of abuse.
Version 1 and 2: Major topics include forms of abuse such as physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse, ways to increase awareness and understanding, Pennsylvania abuse laws, and biblical understanding of responses to human sin, suffering, and sorrow.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services or Ministry (10/20). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Health Sciences, Human Services, Theology, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies/Human Development, or Education (10/25 revalidation).
Version 1 and 2: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Version 1: January 2019 - September 2025. Version 2: October 2025 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: define and recognize depression; describe the multiple contributors to depression; identify needs of people who are depressed and propose practical ways to meet those needs; evaluate clinical treatments of depression, including approaches, medical intervention, and referral. Version 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify symptoms of depression; identify and illustrate multiple contributors to depression; describe the function of human emotions; engage in respectful and helpful dialogue with people who are depressed; identify tangible needs of people who are depressed and examine practical ways to meet those needs; practice ways of building trusting relationships with people who are depressed; identify unhealthy thought processes that contribute to depression and to offer alternative ways of thinking; articulate perspectives of hardship that offer hope and encouragement to those who are distressed; and practice helpful referrals and help depressed people toward responsible use of medications.
Version 1 and 2: Topics include examples of depression in the Bible, causes of depression, recent forms of treatment, and helpful responses to people who are depressed.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services or Ministry (10/20). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Theology, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, Human Development, Education, or Health and Wellness (10/25 revalidation).