This course is an orientation to the theory and practice of Christian ministry in contemporary society. Ministry will be explored through four questions: Who am I? Who are my people? What is my Gospel? What is my ministry and what are my responsibilities in my world? Pastoral theology is an attempt “to grasp the complexities of lived faith,” searching for theological understanding in the midst of life. It is a form of theological reflection which utilizes a variety of disciplinary perspectives (theology, psychology, sociology, etc.) to understand and 
guide the ministry of the church in the world.