This course is the fruit of many years of study and counseling practice by Dr. Nabil B. Soliman, MD, PhD with a Master’s degree in Christian counseling and active member in the American Association of Christian Counselors and approved Marriage counselor in the Coptic Orthodox Church. This course was presented by Dr. Soliman in English during the Virgin Mary Spiritual revival in August 2005.
By the grace of God, Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Montreal, Canada is happy to make available this set of lecture notes and audio file to all young adults, engaged, newly married couples as well as married couples who look forward to healthier marital relationships.
May God use this course for the edification and prosperity of Christian Marriages through the intercessions of the Theotokos, the Ever-Virgin Saint Mary.
This course is intended to be used as a 15-week course through the outlines and audio together. If there are any questions or issues with the downloads, please reach out to us at goodshepherdlb@gmail.com.
Downloads
To download a zip file of everything, please use the links below:
+ Lesson Outlines (PDF only) & Audio
To download lesson outlines and audio individually, please use the links below:
Lesson Outlines - PDF
- Entire Book – (PDF)
- Lesson 1 – Mystery of Love – (PDF)
- Lesson 2 – The conscience and Mixed Marriage – (PDF)
- Lesson 3 – Choosing a Life Partner – (PDF)
- Lesson 4 – Dealing with the Past – (PDF)
- Lesson 5 – Personality Compatibility & Personality Profiles – (PDF)
- Lesson 6 – Leadership & Submission – (PDF)
- Lesson 7 – Dynamics of the Marital Relationship – (PDF)
- Lesson 8 – Setting Rules for the Marital Relationship – (PDF)
- Lesson 9 – Companionship, Marital needs and Intimacy – (PDF)
- Lesson 10 – Spirituality & Sexuality – (PDF)
- Lesson 11 – Anger & Domestic Violence – (PDF)
- Lesson 12 – Basic Communication Skills – (PDF)
- Lesson 13 – Advanced Communication Skills – (PDF)
- Lesson 14 – Coptic Orthodox Church Laws and Regulations – (PDF)
- Lesson 15 – Personality & Psycho-emotional Disorder – (PDF)
- Lesson 1-15 Program Questions (PDF)
Lesson Audio Files
- Introduction
- Lesson 1 – Mystery of Love
- Lesson 2 – The conscience and Mixed Marriage
- Lesson 3 – Choosing a Life Partner
- Lesson 4 – Dealing with the Past
- Lesson 5 – Personality Compatibility & Personality Profiles
- Lesson 6 – Leadership & Submission
- Lesson 7 – Dynamics of the Marital Relationship
- Lesson 8 – Setting Rules for the Marital Relationship
- Lesson 9 – Companionship, Marital needs and Intimacy
- Lesson 10 – Spirituality & Sexuality
- Lesson 11 – Anger & Domestic Violence
- Lesson 12 – Basic Communication Skills
- Lesson 13 – Advanced Communication Skills
- Lesson 14 – Coptic Orthodox Church Laws and Regulations
- Lesson 15 – Personality & Psycho-emotional Disorder