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Welcome to the Romance Officiant course, designed for those called to foster God-honoring relationships. This course explores God's design for men and women to come together in potential marriage. It aims to equip participants with the biblical knowledge and ministry science skills needed to guide individuals and couples through Christian dating, courtship, engagement, and marriage.

Participants will gain theological insights, learn ministry science principles, and master effective communication strategies. These tools support healthy dating, encourage meaningful courtships, and contribute to the development of sustainable relationships within the Christian community.

The course extends beyond traditional wedding officiation, providing a comprehensive approach that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of relationships. This course will be valuable for both ordained and unordained Christian leaders.

Interest Audience:

• Individuals seeking knowledge on Christian dating and courtship
  
• Christian Parents with pre-teens, teens, or young singles
• Grandparents supporting their families
• Romance Officiants or dating coaches
• Licensed Wedding Officiants looking to broaden their services
• Matchmaking Ministers
• Pastors, Marriage Ministers, Youth Ministers, and Chaplains
• Coaching Ministers focused on courtship success

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of a Romance Officiant in Christian courtship.
• Grasp the basics of Christian romance and lasting relationships.
• Learn to minister to those affected by past relationships.
• Develop skills to support relational connections and healthy dating.
• Address sexual intimacy within dating contexts.
• Aid others in building enduring relationships from romance to engagement.
• Get acquainted with Engagement Ceremony or Modern Betrothal Service concepts.
• Support and guide individuals and couples at various relationship stages, promoting healthy, God-centered connections.
• Discover how to start and grow a Romance Officiant Ministry, MinistryBiz, or Soul Center. Resources: All content for this course is found in the readings and lectures. 

Assignments: View all video lectures. After viewing all readings and lectures for the unit, take the quiz based on the lectures and readings (100% of grade). You may refer back to them as you take the quizzes. The quizzes do not have a time limit in this course. You will be allowed one retake on a quiz in this course. 

Grading Scale:

A 95-100%   A- 90-94%   B+ 87-89%   B 83-86%   B- 80-82%   C+ 77-79%   C 73-76%   C- 70-72%    D+ 67-69%   D 63-66%   D- 60-62%   F 0-59%

Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no credit.

Deadline: You have 180 days to finish the course. Complete all assignments before the final deadline, or you will be automatically unenrolled, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and retake the class to receive credit.

Final Feedback Quiz: The last quiz will ask for your feedback regarding this course. As you study and watch videos, please note any suggestions or issues you may have noticed to improve this course for students in the future.