THEO 6743: Pastoral Care (2026-2027)

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Ministry leaders love and care for individuals and communities through seasons of discernment, transition, and suffering. This course equips students to promote the psychological and spiritual health of individuals, couples, congregations, and communities. Pastoral care skills will be learned and developed utilizing the resources of Christian Scripture, practical theology, contemporary psychology, and social theory. Students will grow in knowledge of themselves to develop a non-anxious presence in pastoral care settings. Students who complete this course will be prepared to support people through tensions, conflict, and life’s transitions. Typically offered: Autumn.