Creator:
Language:
English, Arabic, French
Audience:
Growing disciples, Leaders, All believers, Primary education and up
Geographical focus:
Arab World, North Africa, Diaspora
Date First Published:
2005
Resource Type:
Bible study, Course, Group Discussion, Training
Topics / Themes:
Character transformation and maturity, Christian faith basics, Christian living, Conflict and forgiveness, Discipleship, Family, God’s character, Healing, Holiness, Marriage, Relationships transformed, Trinity, Understanding the Bible
Overview:
This course of 10 lessons examines God’s design for marriage and the family in Scripture. It describes family roles, relationships, anger and conflict resolution, marital relations and child raising. It is presented for couples and singles in seminar format with an inductive study manual.
Content:
This course of 10 lessons presented for couples and singles in seminar format with inductive study manual begins by looking at God’s plan for marriage as recorded in Scripture, and then goes on to enumerate and explain important aspects of the marriage relationship, such as leaving one’s parents, committing to faithfulness to a single partner for life, and being one while being very different. The next subject is the roles of the husband and wife according to the Bible. Various lessons are dedicated to improving and maintaining the relationship between husband and wife through good communication, effective expression of love, resolving conflicts which arise, controlling one’s anger, and cultivating a satisfying sexual relationship. The last lesson discusses principles of raising healthy and godly children.
The 6th of 10 foundational courses in Progressing Together’s advanced discipleship and leadership training (Level 2) programme (PRAT 201).
Academic Discipline
Religious studies, Theology, Psychology, Pastoral care and counselling
Academic Framework
Research Method
Qualitative Approach (General), Grounded theory, Narrative methods, Visual Methods