Practical Theology

Author : Pete Ward
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493410835

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Introducing Practical Theology by Pete Ward Pdf

This introduction to the field of practical theology reclaims a theological vision for the life and work of the church. Pete Ward dispels the myth that practical theology is a distraction from the "real" tasks of ministry or from serious academic theological work. He argues that practical theology is part of the everyday life of the church and that there are a variety of possible approaches, helping readers evaluate the approach that is most appropriate to their ministerial context and theological tradition. This reliable, accessible resource will work well for those in training or in ministry.

Author : Henk de Roest
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004413238

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Collaborative Practical Theology by Henk de Roest Pdf

In Collaborative Practical Theology, Henk de Roest documents and analyses research on Christian practices as it can be conducted by academic practical theologians in collaboration with practitioners of different kinds in Christian practices all around the world.

Author : Petrus Van Mastricht
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
Page : 1038 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601788412

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Theoretical-Practical Theology, Volume 3 by Petrus Van Mastricht Pdf

Petrus van Mastricht’s Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live for God through Christ. Students and pastors will find it a valuable model for moving from the text of Scripture to doctrinal formulation that will edify the people of God. Volume 3, The Works of God and the Fall of Man, is a book of origins—origins of the created order and of sin. Mastricht begins with a discussion of the decrees of God and how they establish His eternal purpose for everything. He then shows how the decrees are carried out in creation and in God’s continual providence. The volume concludes with Mastricht’s treatment of the apostacy of Adam from his original estate and the devastating effects of sin that followed. This is an important volume for learning how God governs all things, even the rebellious actions of those good things He created. Table of Contents: Part 1 Continued: Prolegomena and Faith Book 3: The Works of God The Actions and Decrees of God Predestination Election Reprobation Creation in General The World and the Work of the Six Days The Good Angels The Evil Angels Man and the Image of God The General Providence of God Special Providence The Covenant of Nature Book 4: Man’s Apostasy from God The Violation of the Covenant of Nature Original Sin Actual Sin The Penalty and State of Sin

Author : Richard R. Osmer
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802817655

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Practical Theology by Richard R. Osmer Pdf

Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders -- including, but not limited to, clergy -- the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity. Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: What is going on in a given context? Why is this going on? What ought to be going on? and How might the leader shape the context to better embody Christian witness and mission? The book is unique in its attention to interdisciplinary issues and the ways that theological reflection is grounded in the spirituality of leaders. Useful, accessible, and lively -- with lots of specific examples and case studies -- Osmer's Practical Theology effectively equips congregational leaders to guide their communities with theological integrity.

Author : Don S. Browning
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451406908

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A Fundamental Practical Theology by Don S. Browning Pdf

On congregational care, religious education, theological education, clinical pastoral education and church consultation.

Author : C. A. Chris A. M. Hermans,Mary Elizabeth Moore
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004142084

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Hermeneutics And Empirical Research In Practical Theology by C. A. Chris A. M. Hermans,Mary Elizabeth Moore Pdf

The contributors of this volume reflect on the writings of Hans van der Ven on the foundations of practical theology, the empirical paradigm within practical theology, and specific subdisciplines within practical theology, especially religious education, moral education, church development and ministry.

Author : Johannes Jacobus van Oosterzee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Church group work
ISBN : COLUMBIA:50340199

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Practical Theology by Johannes Jacobus van Oosterzee Pdf

Author : Joanna Z. Ray
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781430329176

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Practical Theology by Joanna Z. Ray Pdf

Through societal inequalities and the misuse of power, a psychological burden of disablement is imposed upon people of faith with epilepsy: this disempowerment is challenged by this work and an attempt has been made to highlight distorted applications of scripture and practice.

Author : Derrel R. Watkins
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0789022273

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Practical Theology for Aging by Derrel R. Watkins Pdf

Through Scripture, studies, and the personal experiences of religious leaders and congregants, Practical Theology for Aging offers new concepts for ministering to our older population. Each chapter looks at a different concern for the elderly, such as sexual activity or the overlooked needs of people over 80and addresses it with the faith and assurance that aging is part of God's great work. From scientific models and case studies to passages from both the Old and New Testaments, this volume illuminates the power of faith in keeping the elderly whole and well.

Author : John Reader
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351906197

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Reconstructing Practical Theology by John Reader Pdf

This book argues that the discipline of practical theology needs to be re-shaped in the light of the impact of various influences created through the encounter with globalization. Essential to this is an engagement with the insights of other disciplines, e.g. sociology, politics, economics and philosophy. The content and authority of the Christian tradition is being challenged by the blurred encounters with more fluid lifestyles, alternative spiritualities and indeed other faiths as mediated through information technology and the breakdown of attachments to all forms of institutional life. Traditional ways of 'belonging' and relating to places and structures are being eroded leaving the established patterns of ministry, worship, church organisation the province of an ageing population, while those who are now more inclined to search for 'communities of interest' avoid being drawn into the practices and structures of formal religion. What is the future for practical theology in this rapidly changing context? By examining the familiar concerns of the subject John Reader shows how it is in danger of operating with 'zombie categories' - still alive but only just - and presents the possibilities for a reflexive spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition as a way into the future.

Author : Joseph E. Bush
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498282741

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Practical Theology in Church and Society by Joseph E. Bush Pdf

The church exists in the world, and our ministry is inextricably social in nature. Practical theology takes this seriously and asks us to reflect on our practice of ministry in both church and society. This book attends to our practice as individuals in ministry, to our corporate practice as congregations in ministry, and to our practice as Christians within the wider social and natural world. Practical Theology in Church and Society brings into sharper focus two perspectives on practical theology. One is the view through the wide-angle lens of justice-oriented action, which hopes for liberation. This view encompasses a broad vista of social forces for justice and injustice when evaluating local movements and local ministries. The other perspective takes the narrower focus of the action-reflection model as it is used to zoom in on individual actions and particular practices of ministry such as pastoral care. The purpose of the book is to integrate these two perspectives on practical theology. It explicates a cyclical method for doing theology that has corollaries within the disciplines of practical theology, liberation theology, missiology, congregation studies, and ministerial leadership. The volume provides resources for developing more socially and ecologically engaged ministries, and it draws implications for ministerial education.

Author : Brian C. Macallan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630873370

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Postfoundationalist Reflections in Practical Theology by Brian C. Macallan Pdf

Postfoundationalist Reflections in Practical Theology seeks to explore the implications of a Postfoundationalist theology for the discipline of Practical Theology. While moving beyond the modernist and postmodernist debates, it charts a way forward for a theology that is bound by neither relativism nor certainty. It believes that Practical Theology is well suited to this task by its very nature and methodology.

Author : Duncan B. Forrester
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351936132

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Forrester on Christian Ethics and Practical Theology by Duncan B. Forrester Pdf

Bringing together articles and chapters from his considerable work in theological ethics, India, and the social order, Duncan Forrester incorporates new writing and introductions to each thematic section to guide readers through this invaluable resource. This book offers stimulating studies in three related areas - Indian Christianity with particular attention to the caste system, contemporary Christian theological ethics, and the distinctive and challenging theological approach that Duncan Forrester has developed in relation to public issues such as prisons and punishment, welfare provision, social justice, and poverty.

Author : Kathleen A. Cahalan,Gordon S. Mikoski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442232518

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Opening the Field of Practical Theology by Kathleen A. Cahalan,Gordon S. Mikoski Pdf

Opening the Field of Practical Theology introduces students to practical theology through an examination of fifteen different approaches—ranging from feminist to liberationist, Roman Catholic to evangelical, Asian American to Latino/a. After an introduction to the field of practical theology and its broad range of practice today, the book features chapters written by leading experts in the discipline. Each chapter has an identical structure to facilitate comparison, covering historical context, key features and figures, norms and sources of authority, theory-practice, contexts, interdisciplinary considerations, areas of current and future research, and suggested readings. Opening the Field of Practical Theology is an ideal introduction to the field, highlighting the diverse ways practical theology is engaged today.

Author : Philip Schaff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Theology
ISBN : YALE:39002088663779

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A Religious Encyclopaedia Or Dictionary of Biblical, Historical, Doctrinal, and Practical Theology by Philip Schaff Pdf