Comparison Paper: Adams

This is paper #2 Comparison Paper Adams/Powlison

Overview

In this module you will explore a description of Adam’s Nouthetic model; which includes his view of sin, suffering, nature of change, the counselor’s role, and the goals of counseling.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

· Evaluate the components of Jay Adam’s Nouthetic Counseling model.

· Examine how people change in the context of each author’s theory.

· Distinguish other biblical counseling models from Nouthetic Counseling.

· Apply the key concepts of biblical counseling to your personal integrative approach.

· Identify the human and divine role in Christian counseling.

Reading & Study

· Textbook Readings

· Presentation: Nouthetic Counseling

· Presentation: Back to the Blueprint

Comparison Instructions

Throughout the lessons, you will be asked to read several selections from contemporary Christian authors and prepare typed evaluations, reflections, responses, and/or summaries of these authors' thoughts and insights. Each paper must be 5–7 pages, contain a title and reference page, site 3–5 references, and be written in current APA format.

The schedule of papers is as follows:

Comparison Paper 1 - Crabb

Comparison Paper 2 - Powlison

Comparison Paper 3 - Wilson

Comparison Paper 4 - Benner