Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie NPC

The family :

by Balswick, Jack O.
Additional authors: Balswick, Judith K.
Edition statement:Fourth edition. Physical details: xiii, 402 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm ISBN:9780801049347; 0801049342.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Theological and social perspectives on family life -- ch. 1. A theological foundation for family relationships : developing a theology of the family -- ch. 2. The family as a developing biosocial system -- Part II. Marriage : the foundation of family life -- ch. 3. Mate selection and cohabitation : romance and reality -- ch. 4. Establishing marriage : moving toward differentiated unity -- ch. 5. A model for Biblical marriage -- Part III. The expansion of family life : parenting and beyond -- ch. 6. Parenting : the process of relationship empowerment -- ch. 7. Developing a mature, reciprocating self -- ch. 8. Family spirituality : nurturing Christian beliefs, morals, and values -- ch. 9. Adolescence and midlife : challenging changes -- ch. 10. The joys and challenges of family in later life -- Part IV. Gender and sexuality : identity in family life -- ch. 11. Changing gender roles and relations : the impact on family life -- ch. 12. Becoming an authentic sexual self -- Part V. Communication : the heart of family life -- ch. 13. Expressing love- achieving intimacy -- ch. 14. Expressing anger- negotiating the inevitable conflicts -- Part VI. The social dynamics of family life -- ch. 15. Becoming powerful through empowerment -- ch. 16. Through the stress and strain of family life -- ch. 17. Divorce and single-parent families -- ch. 18. Complex families in contemporary society -- Part VII. Family life in postmodern society -- ch. 19. The erosion of Biblical truth in a modern world -- ch. 20. Creating a family-friendly society.

The Family is a resource for college and seminary faculty, pastors, and Christian counselors. Now in its third edition, this study has been revised and updated throughout to include the results of current research and contemporary trends.--From publisher's description.

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