title: Being forgiven: toward a thicker description of forgiveness.
abstract: The author describes the less frequently examined process of seeking forgiveness from others. Examples from the seminary classroom are used to describe the process. The examination of the seeking forgiveness process provides insight into the whole construct of forgiveness.
authors.affiliation: McCormick Theological Seminary, 5555 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
authors.forename: Homer U
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Ashby
mesh_terms: D002977:Clergy; D004645:Empathy; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000193:education; D014481:United States