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Introduction to Pastoral Care / Edition 1

Introduction to Pastoral Care / Edition 1

by William V. Arnold
Introduction to Pastoral Care / Edition 1
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ISBN-10:
0664244009
ISBN-13:
9780664244002
Pub. Date:
01/01/1982
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN-10:
0664244009
ISBN-13:
9780664244002
Pub. Date:
01/01/1982
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
Introduction to Pastoral Care / Edition 1

Introduction to Pastoral Care / Edition 1

by William V. Arnold

Overview

Valuable for both seminarians and practicing clergy, this basic work integrates theology and pastoral care in a practical and useful way. Citing actual experiences, with questions for personal reflection, this much-needed study brings about a new awareness of the ministry of pastoral care.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780664244002
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 01/01/1982
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

William V. Arnold is the former Marthina DeFriece Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He is author of Introduction to Pastoral Care and coauthor of When You Are Alone and Christians and the Art of Caring.

Table of Contents

Preface9
Part I.The Ground of Pastoral Care
1.Who Are We? A Look at Human Nature15
2.Principles That Give Integrity to Pastoral Care36
3.Theological Resources for Times of Caring51
Part II.The Person of the Pastor
4.Pastoral and Professional Identity: Who Am I?71
5.Functions of the Pastor86
Part III.The Disciplines of Support
6.Comparative Views of Human Nature101
7.The Developmental Perspective110
8.Psychotherapy126
9.Community Resources, Interdisciplinary Cooperation, and Referral138
Part IV.Contexts for Pastoral Care
10.A Pastoral Approach to Stress153
11.A Pastoral Approach to Loss and Grief161
12.A Pastoral Approach to Illness173
13.A Pastoral Approach to Family and Marriage189
14.A Pastoral Approach to Sexuality204
Suggested Readings on Special Issues in Pastoral Care215
Index219
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