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The '''theology of relational care''' (which also could be called '''relational care theology''') refers to a [[theology]] of understanding how contemporary followers of [[Jesus]] can relate to others, especially those who are [[Poverty|poor]], [[marginalized]], or considered to be outcasts from [[mainstream]] society.<ref>Frame, John Christopher. ''[http://discovery.lib.harvard.edu//?itemid=%7clibrary%2fm%2faleph%7c012115337 Homeless at Harvard: Street Culture Relationships and a Theology of Relational Care]'' (Paper, Harvard University Divinity School).</ref>
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==Theology==
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The theology of relational care emphasizes [[Christians]] engaging, validating, and loving marginalized persons through genuine, intentional interactions. Such interactions include establishing [[Interpersonal relationship|relationships]], participating in meaningful [[conversations]], and building trust. It emphasizes that Christians actively build relationships with others so as to bridge the chasm between persons in the mainstream and those who have become disenfranchised from the mainstream. It also emphasizes that God has a special concern for the poor<ref>Sider, Ronald J. ''Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger'' (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2005).</ref><ref>Van Til, Kent A. ''Less Than Two Dollars a Day'' (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2007).</ref> and proposes that social capital for marginalized persons is increased while [[emotional]] and [[spirtuality|spiritual]] support is offered to them. An important tenet of the theology of relational care is reciprocity—that the relationship is mutually enriching for both parties. The theology of relational care stresses relational [[justice]], the idea that human beings have an inalienable right to be in relationship with other human beings.<ref>Frame, John Christopher. ''[http://discovery.lib.harvard.edu//?itemid=%7clibrary%2fm%2faleph%7c012115337 Homeless at Harvard: Street Culture Relationships and a Theology of Relational Care]'' (Paper, Harvard University Divinity School).</ref>

==Biblical basis==
The theology of relational care is rooted in Jesus’ injunction that people [[Great Commandment|love their neighbors]], and is modeled from Jesus’ earthly practice of, and teachings about, relational ministry.<ref>{{bibleverse||Luke|10:25-37}}</ref> For example, in Jesus’ ministry, he was intentional about spending time with those who were marginalized. And in the [[Parable of the Good Samaritan]], Jesus commended the person who cared for the one who had been overlooked by others.<ref>{{bibleverse||Luke|10:25-37}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Brotherly love (philosophy)]]
* [[Christian theology]]
* [[Evangelical counsels]]
* [[Practical theology]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.relationalcare.org/ Center of Relational Care]

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