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134 are approached from a biblical perspective, while alternative socio-cultural values and norms are also discussed. Additional topics include sexual identity, sexual behavior, sexual disorders, sexual addictions, and resources for treatment. The seminar will help students address sexual issues that are relevant to the populations they work with to provide insights and understanding that will help students integrate biblical truth with the experiences of the individuals they work with. Three hours. MF 1202 Family Development and Intergenerational Ministry Developmental and systems theories are integrated with personality development across the life span with biblical perspectives. The massive impact of generational differences on family development is a core component of the course. Included are discussion of personal development and the development of the family system as a whole. Individual and family life cycle tasks and potential problems in each of the developmental stages are studied. Developmental issues such as diversity, trauma, sociological pressures, and contemporary family issues, including changing family forms and dynamics, are discussed. Issues related to assessment and intervention that is sensitive to the unique needs of clients are also considered. The integration of biblical and theological perspectives on family development is central to the course. Three hours. PS 1201 Navigating the Minefields of Ministry In this course, students are encouraged to engage in self-examination through dialogue with peers and class instructors in order to help see themselves and their ministries more clearly. Problems and challenges that are common to ministry are examined, as well as strategies that might help make leadership and ministry more sustainable and satisfying in the future. Three hours. PS 1202 Growing Healthy Congregations In this seminar, students ask and answer questions such as, what does it take to move from disease to health? What do healthy growing churches look like? How are they grown? How do they grow? Also considered is what healthy church growth looks like that includes both numerical and spiritual growth. Three hours. PS 1203 Marriage and Family Enrichment The objective of this seminar is to help students develop strong marriage and family ministries that are consistent with developmental and systemic principles, while being fully integrated with a biblical theology of marriage and family. Students learn to evaluate the individuals, couples, and families they work with to understand their existing strengths and identify growth areas. A major project is completed in which students analyze the church, organization, or ministry they work with and develop a contextualized program to strengthen families and marriages and build healthy relationships. A significant assignment in this course is for the student (and spouse if married) to attend a marriage enrichment event and complete a report on the experience. Group dynamics that may be encountered in such programs are studied, as well as evaluation and program effectiveness methods. Three hours.