Details for MIN305 Relationships

Whether young, old, single, betrothed, married or unspecified, everyone is affected by the workings of relationships. Explore how the ideals of marriage and the family have evolved throughout history and wider society. Know how to minister to and assist those around you, this unit unpacks strategies which contribute to healthy relationships through every life stage, by exploring the dynamics of family and relationships.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: MIN305
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• At least 80 credit points including MIN101—Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an advanced ability to integrate appropriate communication skills and courses of action within a range of relational settings, including personal and ministry contexts;
2. Summarise and critique the characteristics and processes of various relationship models;
3. Develop and support a theological and biblical foundation for family ministry.  This includes consideration of other Christian perspectives and understandings;
4. Critique a range of family ministries implemented by churches and church agencies, including education, prevention and strength-enhancing programs, crisis intervention, therapy, and family advocacy;
5. Critically evaluate the importance of healthy relationships as a criterion for church and church agency ministries, as well as assessing such ministries and programs from this perspective.

Subject Content

1. A Theological Foundation for Family Relationships
2. The Family as a Developing System.
3. Romance and Reality
4. Establishing a Strong Marriage
5. Christian Marriage
6. Parenting
7. Family Spirituality
8. Changing Gender Roles
9. Becoming an Authentic Sexual Self
10. Expressing love: Achieving Intimacy. Expressing anger: Negotiating Conflicts
11. Becoming Powerful through Empowerment
12. Through the Stress and Strain of Family Life
13. Complex Families in Contemporary Society

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 108 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Critical Forum Responses (20%)
• Critical Review (30%)
• Case Study Analysis (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided