CHS 558 - Pastoral Care in Human Crisis

Credits: 3

A study of the specific role and practice of “ministers” in traumatic crises events touching the lives of the families for which they have ministerial responsibility. Attention will be given to the biblical, theological, ethical, and legal dimensions of a minister’s role as a “professional caregiver” as well as “colleague” of other community caregivers. Empirical research is introduced as a primary methodology.