Rethinking faith : a constructive practical theology / James Newton Poling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poling, James N. (James Newton), 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology, Doctrinal.

Theology, Practical.

Physical Description:

vi, 193 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [2011]

Summary:

What can practical theology contribute to other theological disciplines and the church about the nature of God and the church's witness to Jesus Christ in the world? What can we learn about the love and power of God in Jesus Christ from the community of survivors of violence? Rethinking Faith urges all Christians to consider themselves practical theologians by drawing on their own experiences in making theological assertions. Poling couples his understanding of the tradition with his work with survivors of violence to demonstrate the resilience of Christianity.

Contents:

The forming God

The reality of evil and sin

Christology and the question of salvation

Constructing a process Christology

Faithful churches empowered by the Holy Spirit

Eschatology : theologies of hope

Congregational practices of hope

Conclusion : The beauty of God

Appendix 1 : Methods of practical theology for congregations and church leaders

Appendix 2 : Methods of practical theology for teachers and scholars

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0800697545

9780800697549

OCLC:

696099269

Publisher Number:

99945665625