Logotherapy as Ministry

This course introduces logotherapy as a meaning-centred counselling model and explores its integration into Bible-based, Christ-centred, Spirit-led Christian counselling praxis. Students critically engage with the theoretical foundations and practical applications of logotherapy, exploring meaning in life, human freedom and responsibility, the experience of suffering, and self-transcendence. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of logotherapeutic principles and techniques with Christian theology, equipping students to journey alongside individuals towards meaningful living, Christlikeness, and flourishing within the body of Christ. The course encourages a movement beyond self-actualisation towards Christ-actualisation, grounded in God's purposes for human life. This course is a prerequisite for CCC4245 Practical Skills and Counselling Internship.

Outcomes

• Discuss the possibilities of Logotherapy.

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize meaning through conscience from a logotherapeutic perspective.

• Show competence in using the tools/techniques/interventions informed by Logotherapy.

• Critically evaluate logotherapy as a tool in Christian counselling praxis that is built on Bible-based, Christ-centred, Spirit-led theology.

• Employ Socratic dialogue, de-reflection, and paradoxical intention as tools to self-distance and self-transcend towards Christ-actualization/Christlikeness.

• Create a logotherapy counselling praxis model for your own context, adhering to best ethical practices.