PACO 507

COMPARISON PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

I. SUMMARY
Write a brief statement about each of the 10 segments of the authors theory/methodology (listed
below), explaining succinctly the foundational constructs and implications of his theory, and the
rationale behind your responses.
1. Primary goal (What is the desired outcome?)
2. Development of problems and personal need (How do the issues come about?)
3. Biblical integration (How much of the Bible is used in this methodology?)
4. Formula for change (the authors stated steps to the desired outcome)
5. Balance of theology and spirituality (Does the author lean more to theology or
spirituality?)
6. Human personality (development and structure)
7. Counselors function and role (What does the counselor/counselee relationship look
like?)
8. Major contribution to counseling (How does this theory impact counseling?)
9. Limitations of this counseling theory (What are the practical boundaries of this
methodology?)
10. Classification (nouthetic, biblical, Christian, Christian psychology, integrational, etc.)
II. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
1. Give practical application to each authors material as relates to the utility for the
overall discipline of counseling and the specific potential influence upon your life and
ministry.
2. Give a brief example of how this authors book might impact a counseling moment.
This assignment will be completed following the current APA format. It must not exceed 7 pages,
including the title page and reference page.
Within the body of the paper include 2 headings: Summary and Practical Application. In the
Summary section, state the 10 subheadings listed above and in the Practical Application
section, state the 2 subheadings listed above, as the outline for your content.
Submit these assignments by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned modules/weeks.