M.A.P.C. Student Learning Outcomes

Each program student learning outcome (PO) is supported by student learning outcome elements. The student learning outcome elements cover professional (P), affective (A), and cognitive (C) student learning outcomes.

• (PO1) The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate God’s Word accurately via a biblically Pentecostal worldview.
  • (P1) The student will demonstrate proper implementation of Pentecostal-biblical-hermeneutical principles and their application to the modern believer via teaching, preaching, research, and writing.
  • (A1) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for interpretive models contrary to his/her theological worldview.
  • (C1) The student will demonstrate a historical and theological understanding of hermeneutical principles.
• (PO2) The student will describe the theology and methodology of biblical counseling.
  • (P2) The student will demonstrate proper implementation of Pentecostal-biblical-hermeneutical principles and their application to the practice of pastoral counseling.
  • (A2) The student will demonstrate competence and awareness of various psychological methods.
  • (C2) The student will demonstrate historical models of psychology and their relationship to competent pastoral counseling.
• (PO3) The student will demonstrate the ability to interpret, evaluate, and apply biblical and content knowledge to current practical theological issues.
  • (P3)The student will demonstrate the proper application of biblical and content knowledge to practical theological issues.
  • (A3) The student will demonstrate an appreciation for practical theological positions different to his/her own.
  • (C3) The student will demonstrate an understanding of current practical theological issues.
• (PO4) The student will engage in research and critical reflection proper to the field of Pastoral Care and Counseling/Pastoral Theology.
  • (P4) The student will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate counseling techniques based on sound biblical and psychological principles.
  • (A4) The student will demonstrate the application of differing perspectives of counseling techniques.
  • (C4) The student will demonstrate an understanding of psychological constructs related to pastoral counseling.
• (PO5) The student will articulate the distinctives of the field of pastoral care and counseling from the fields of psychology and sociology.
  • (P5) The student will demonstrate the proper application of psychological and sociological theories in terms of pastoral counseling.
  • (A5) The student will demonstrate an understanding of counseling principles in congruence with sound biblical principles.
  • (C5) The student will demonstrate an understanding of current counseling techniques from various methodologies.
• (PO6) The student will articulate an understanding of pastoral counseling that rests on solid theological/psychological/spiritual principles.
  • (P6) The student will demonstrate an understanding of ethical counseling practice.
  • (A6) The student will demonstrate an understanding of pastoral counseling practice consistent with the Pentecostal perspective.
  • (C6) The student will demonstrate an understanding of the application of different counseling practices in cross-cultural settings.