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The Wiley-Blackwell companion to practical theology / edited by Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Wiley-Blackwell companions to religion.
- Wiley-Blackwell companions to religion
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Theology, Practical.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (716 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
- Summary:
- Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions. * The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study * A range of leading scholars in the field provide original contributions on the major areas, issues, and figures in practical theology * Reviews an extensive range of methods for studying theology in practice, along with sub-disciplines in theological education such as pastoral care and preaching * Covers developments in the discipline in a range of global contexts and distinct Christian traditions * Shows how practical theology is relevant to everyday life
- Contents:
- pt. 1. Way of life : shaping faith among believers in home and society
- pt. 2. Method : studying theology in practice in library and field
- pt. 3. Curriculum : educating for ministry and faith in classroom, congregation, and community
- pt. 4. Discipline : defining history and context in guild and global setting.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9786613283207
- 9781444345711
- 1444345710
- 9781782687054
- 178268705X
- 9781283283205
- 1283283204
- 9781444345742
- 1444345745
- 9781118384350
- 1118384350
- 9781444345728
- 1444345729
- OCLC:
- 763160187
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