Life Cycle Theory and Pastoral Care
Author | : Donald Capps |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 125 |
Release | : 2002-11-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781592440832 |
ISBN-13 | : 1592440835 |
Rating | : 4/5 (835 Downloads) |
Download or read book Life Cycle Theory and Pastoral Care written by Donald Capps and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2002-11-08 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book uses life cycle theory to focus on the person who ministers, providing a pastoral model consisting of three important dimensions. Instead of concentrating solely on the role of the pastor as personal comforter, Donald Capps also emphasizes the dimensions of the pastor's role as moral counselor and ritual coordinator. In addition to summarizing Erik Erikson's life cycle theory, Capps addresses topics rarely discussed in pastoral care literature. His discussion of the Book of Proverbs provides a biblical foundation for the model of pastoral care developed throughout the book.