MIN 560 - Marriage and Family Pastoral Care

Pre-requisite: MIN 505
This course explores contemporary views of marriage and family from the perspectives of scripture, theology, family systems, and interpersonal communications. The influence on family of origin in the shaping of ministry will be addressed. Students will develop basic skill in short term marital and family counseling as well as how to prepare a comprehensive and theologically based model for marriage and family ministry within a congregation.

3 Credits.