Pastoral Studies 2475-Q: Pastoral Ministry to Families

Ven. Julie Brace

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Zoom meetings / TBD in consultation with the class

Rubio, Julie Hanlon, A Christian Theology of Marriage and Family, ISBN: 978-0809141180.
& Ronald Richardson, Family Ties That Bind. ISBN: 978-1770400863.

Textbook:

This course examines the individual and relational dynamics at play in marriages and families. Students develop an understanding of family-systems theories as a resource in pastoral ministry. There is a consideration of mixed marriage, human sexuality, parenting, same-sex relationships and marriage-family involvement. Participants will recognize the importance of ministry to married people and families.