CMF 4493 Ministry to Families

Three hours (On Campus)

A theological and developmental exploration of the family system, stages of the family life cycle, formational tasks and challenges of family life, and models of ministry to families across the lifespan. Effective skills in family assessment, brief counseling and spiritual guidance towards unity, forgiveness and reconciliation in family relationships will be examined, along with a unit on end of life care and companioning with families through the stages of dying, death, mourning and grief.

Offered on campus Fall semester