PC 323 Course at a Glance (2025)
Peacemaking Pastor
Lectures By: Dr. Alfred Poirier
2 Credits
Course Description
This course will present a Reformed and biblical theology of conflict and reconciliation in the context of pastoral ministry. The God of reconciliation through Christ's reconciling work grounds the course as it addresses common conflicts in the local church and the path of peace dealing with repentance, confession of sin, forgiveness, conflict counseling, negotiation, mediation, and church discipline and restoration—all to equip pastors and church members to lay a foundation of biblical peacemaking in their local churches.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Fortress Press , 2015
ISBN: 978-1506402765
by Curtis Heffelfinger
Baker Books, 2018
ISBN: 978-0801019500
by Alfred Poirier
Baker Books, 2006
ISBN: 978-0801065897
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1 | 0-50 | 1.9 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- 4 Live Meetings
- 1 Reflection Paper [2 pages]
- 3 Supplemental Lectures [1 hour each]
- 1 Review Paper [8 pages]
- 1 Midterm Exam
- 1 Final Exam
Synchronous Meeting Times
This course offers optional synchronous class meeting(s) through Zoom which will be scheduled during the term based on everyone's availability (a poll will be taken by the instructor for these meetings and they will be recorded for students who are unable to attend live). These meetings will be helpful for the formation your understanding of apologetics as well as provide an opportunity to practice the method live with your instructor.
The following meeting dates are for the Summer 2025 term:
- Live Class Meeting #1: Monday, 6/16
- Live Class Meeting #2: Wednesday, 7/2
- Live Class Meeting #3: Wednesday, 7/23
- Live Class Meeting #4: Wednesday, 8/13