Foundations for Family Ministries and Soul Care

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Assists in the formation of a developmental framework for whole life discipleship, pastoral counseling, and soul care. Examines development across the life span conceptualizing human development as a framework for understanding human beings created in the image of God. The life cycle will be utilized as a construct for the development of family life ministries and age- appropriate introduction of theological concepts. Family systems thinking, important developmental processes and the major challenges faced at each stage will be examined. Cross-listed with MCC 561.