PF 1001

The purpose of this course is to explore the very substance of ministry. With equal vigor we will explore how we are shaped and formed as pastoral professionals. Pastoral Foundations is a venture in learning how to live our spirituality in a way that connects theory with practice, action with reflection, and service with mission. This course places a primacy on the human search for meaning, connection, and relationship as well as dimensions of life that we have not yet discovered. We will explore contemporary methods and themes that enhance our appreciation of practical theology, with a focus on assessing, interpreting, and contributing to the current state of the church and the world.