Seelsorger Project – Demonstration of Pastoral Care in Ministry
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: 6
This significant practical course requires the Doctor of Ministry student to design, implement, and document a substantial project demonstrating the effective application of Seelsorge (the pastoral care and cure of souls) within their own ministry context. Building on the principles learned in Level 1 coursework, students will identify a specific pastoral care need or opportunity, develop a biblically and theologically informed approach, carry out the ministry intervention, and provide thorough documentation and reflection on the process and outcomes. This project serves as a key demonstration of the student’s ability to integrate theory and practice in providing authentic pastoral care.