Marriage and Family (PAST 6052)

Term: Academic Year 2011-2012 Spring

Faculty

Schedule

Mon, 2:10 PM - 4:30 PM (1/18/2012 - 5/18/2012) Location: MAIN CLASS 113

Description

The course will examine the Orthodox theological understanding of marriage and family. It will include a focus on the characteristics of both healthy and unhealthy relationships. Issues which negatively affect marital and family relationships, such as addictions, as well as psychological, verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, will be examined. Attention will also be given to clergy marriages and the issue of clerical "burnout." The role of the pastoral caregiver in ministering to marriages and families will be emphasized.