Seelsorgelehre

The book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of pastoral care theory and the contemporary fields of pastoral practice. The specific concept of this pastoral care theory is based on the following key points: pastoral care is conducted in dialogue with human scientific insights. The pastoral care theory incorporates sociological categories for contextual clarification. Pastoral care is understood as a function of the community, rather than an isolated therapeutic practice. Pastoral care theory is developed in conversation with practical experiences. Commented literature references and a didactic presentation of the material serve to enhance the book's usability as foundational literature for exam preparation.