MINS 630 Biblical Child Rearing: Transforming & Ministering to the Heart of the OVC

This course is an examination of biblical principles of effective child rearing and the applications critical to effective parenting of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). Consideration is made of previous history of trauma and possible abuse in the OVC and also to challenges faced by contemporary parents and the Bible’s sufficiency for responding to all these concerns. The wise use of discipline in child training is also examined. Emphasis will be placed on shepherding the child’s heart and how to effectively serve as a parent to an OVC (How to father or mother an OVC).