Domestic Violence in Theology & Ministry

A Greystone
MAR/MDiv Module

Program: MAR/MDiv
Visiting Students and Auditors Welcome
June 21, July 12, August 2 | Online

This module examines the complicated theme of domestic violence within the world of Holy Scripture, and considers the nature of abuse in marriage and family from the perspective of theological anthropology and the vocation of the Church. This module weaves together theological ethics, the use of Scripture, pastoral theology, and applied theological anthropology. Topics include the nature of abuse within a theological anthropology and the Exodus paradigm of redemptive history, the complications of relational sin, justice/righteousness and mercy, divorce theory, forgiveness and reconciliation in pastoral theology, and child abuse.

President/CEO | Fellow in Scripture and Theology

With Mrs. Rebecca Sodergren

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