PPC 522 - Pastoral Care and the African American Family (3)

This course focuses upon the unique pastoral care needs that arise out of the historical and contemporary experiences of African American families. Drawing upon literature from the social sciences, students explore historical and contemporary trends in social and economic well-being, patterns in marriage and family formation and childrearing practices. Participants review literature in African American pastoral care and will be introduced to narrative theology as a methodology for pastoral ministry in the Black church.