Journal Article Critique
Pastoral Counseling, Trinitarian Theology, and Christian Anthropology
by Shirley C. Guthrie
Reviewed by __________
Liberty University
Introduction
The purpose of this critique is to note the Christian doctrine of human beings, which
gives a better perspective of Pastoral Counseling, Trinitarian Theology, and Christian
Anthropology through the lens of Shirley Guthrie, Jr. The focus will highlight the views of
Guthrie’s humanistic dynamics to provide a broader sense of pastoral counseling.
Summary
Guthrie notes that the premise or purpose of his article is to discuss some ways in which
the Christian doctrine of human beings (the doctrine of man) informs, or should inform pastoral
counseling. This article emphasizes particular issues through his participation with students,
teachers, and supervisors in a cooperative program of pastoral education in three seminaries in
his area together with various institutions where the “clinical” side of that area of education takes
place. This article additionally considers one of the foremost necessary roles of a pastor that is
giving care to the ministry, which they serve. It also views the benefits of pastoral counseling and
