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506 Discussion Instructions Modules 4
and 6
Integration of Spiritualty and Counseling (Liberty
University)
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DISCUSSION INSTRUCTIONS (Modules 4 and 6)
COUC/CEFS 506 – 75 Points
The purpose of these Discussions is to expand your thinking about the course materials or apply
course materials to counseling scenarios. Some of the Discussion questions have a strong
analytical component, as fitting a graduate-level course. As a basis for your
reflection/evaluation/application, you will be asked to review the content covered during the
discussion module(s)/week(s). In fact, your thread as well as your replies to your classmates
must be amply supported by course materials (the lectures and your textbook readings) and
properly cited as indicated in the Discussion Grading Rubric.
In response to the discussion question (Modules/Weeks 4 and 6), submit your initial thread
by Thursday evening at midnight using 250-400 words. The grading rubric does not grade
for word count. However, realize that too many words may indicate wordiness, but too few
words may indicate incomplete thought. In addition to supporting your thread from course
sources (with proper, current APA citation), the integration of a Christian worldview is always
appropriate. It is also expected that you will include at least two references in every
Discussion Board initial post.
To foster discussion, you will be required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates.
Your reply must be of appropriate length (at least 200 words), but number of words, per se, is
not a grading criteria. In addition, your instructor may ask you to reply to the instructor’s follow-
up ideas as part of the discussion board requirement (and included in the grade). When you reply
to student or instructor posts, expand the discussion. Limit “I agree” statements, but rather
explain the reasons why you agree or disagree. Expand ideas, challenge thinking, probe, and ask
for clarification. It is also expected that you will include at least one reference in at least two
Discussion Board response posts.
In all discussion board work, keep these points in mind:
Use appropriate netiquette,
Write at graduate level, and
Cite in-text per current APA format and list references at the bottom of your post. It is
expected that you will include at least one reference in every Discussion Board
response post.
For Discussion Assignments, submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the
assigned modules/weeks, and submit your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the
same modules/weeks.
