1. 1) What is Courtship/Dating
Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other.  
Dating is process whereby two people meet socially for 
companionship, or with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a partner in an friendly relationship or marriage. 

2. (2) History of Courtship
A) In Ancient Times
Courtship was common in Ancient Greeks. (An Ancient Greek top story red-figure kylix of 480 BC, from Vulci. Louvre Museum, Paris).

3. In 14th century Taccuinum Sanitatis, a handbook on health and wellbeing by  Ibn Butlan of Baghdad based on theTaqwim al‑sihha تقويم الصحة  which means Maintenance of Health, describes about courtship.

4. B) Courtship in Modern Age
In earlier 1800s, young adults were expected to court with the intention of finding a marriage partner, rather than for social reasons.
In the Philippines it is considered normal for courtship to last a year or longer.

5. In Japan courtship is called Omiai.
In China it is also observed and called "Xiangqin" (相親) (Yuan qin).
Mostly male sends love letters and love poems. On dating sings romantic songs and buy gifts for the female. 
The parents are also seen as part of the courtship practice, as their approval is commonly needed before courtship may begin, or before the female gives the male an answer to his advances.

6. In the early 1900s, love and romantic feelings became more important in choosing a partner.
Modern Scientific research into courtship began in the 1980s after which theories about modern dating practices and norms were developed.

7. 3- The Difference Between Dating and Courtship
Men and women who choose to date often have no commitment to consider marrying the other person.
courtship is undertaken only when both parties are prepared to make a commitment to marriage.

8. Dating
Couples usually date with the selfish goals of having fun and enjoying romantic attachments.
Courtship
Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on developing a deep friendship that could lead to marriage, as they discern their readiness for marriage and God’s timing for their marriage.

9. Dating
Dating tries to answer the question, How can I find the one who will make me happy? 
Courtship
Courtship strives to answer the question, How can I honor God and discern His direction regarding my life partner?

10. 4-Purposes of Courtship
i) Courtship is a choice to avoid temptation and experience the blessings of purity.

11. ii) It is a choice to not emotionally give away your heart, piece by piece.

12. iii) It is a choice to wait for god’s best, for his glory.

13. iv) It is a decision to walk by faith, to trust in God, to honor others above yourself, and to believe that God will deal bountifully with you, because He is love. (II Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 9:10, Romans 12:10, Psalm 13,
and I John 4:8.)

14. 5-Biblical Point of View of Courtship
i) Accountability to Authorities
A couple participating in courtship seeks the accountability of their parents or other mentors. As they establish guidelines for their relationship, they can more easily recognize that God also holds them responsible to honor one another. Receiving God’s grace and the support of others strengthens them to maintain their commitment to purity.

15. ii) Exposure to Temptation A courting couple can evade numerous temptations by the choice to be held accountable to god-given authorities. the dangers of defrauding can be avoided more successfully, and an honest, open friendship can be nurtured and protected. thus, in courtship, commitment precedes intimacy.

16. iii) Focus on God’s Kingdom
A Biblical courtship is based on what God knows about each partner and on His plans for their futures.
Jesus gave this instruction with a promise: “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).

17. When a person makes a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ the foundation of all decisions—as he or she seeks God’s kingdom—God will provide all that is needed, including the marriage partner prepared by God just for that person.
(Proverbs 18:22, 19:14.)

18. The act or practice of embracing, kissing, and touching one's partner.
6-Petting
The act or practice of embracing, kissing, 
and touching one's partner.

19. The Rev. Qaiser Nadeem Joseph
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The Rev. Qaiser Nadeem Joseph