Marriage ministry

P002858

Purpose of the course:

This course is introducing pastors and lay ministers to a comprehensive approach to marriage ministry in their churches, i.e. marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, counselling in situations of ‘normal‘ marital stress, and dealing with trauma in marriage

Who may attend:

Pastors, church and community leaders dealing with marriage-related Situations, and having Grade 10

Structure and duration of the course:

2 weeks of contact tuition over a year

Dates:

On request

Venue:

On request

Cost:

R1 800 (Incl VAT)

COURSE CONTENT

• an overview of marriage and being married in South Africa
• an overview of the fundamental of marriage, such as knowledge, skills, values, resources and rituals
• an introduction to a narrative approach to counselling within the context of marriage
• introduction to modes of pre-marital and post-marital support
• developing a pre-marital counselling and preparation programme in their churches
• developing a marriage enrichment programme in their churches
• introduction to the necessity of care for the care-giver and possible resources that are available

Registration deadline:

One month before the start of the course

Minimum number of participants:

10