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The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theology

Author: John Patton, Stephen Pattison and James Woodward   Series: Wiley Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology

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Provides an overview of pastoral and practical theology in the form of articles and extracts with commentary. Presents pastoral and practical theology within a theoretical frameworkContains classic readings together with newly commissioned articlesEngages with practical theologies from both sides of the Atlantic

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Provides an overview of pastoral and practical theology in the form of articles and extracts with commentary. Presents pastoral and practical theology within a theoretical frameworkContains classic readings together with newly commissioned articlesEngages with practical theologies from both sides of the Atlantic

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Provides an overview of pastoral and practical theology in the form of articles and extracts with commentary.

  • Presents pastoral and practical theology within a theoretical framework
  • Contains classic readings together with newly commissioned articles
  • Engages with practical theologies from both sides of the Atlantic

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Critic Reviews

“This is a textbook to be recommended. The whole spectrum of practical theology, including the feminist perspective, is covered." Norbert Mette, International Journal of Practical TheologyAn invaluable book for teachers and students of pastoral theology, this is a 'must' for any serious student of pastoral theology" Journal of Beliefs and Value"As a resource for students and teaches in the field, this is a Reader that is practically de rigueur for a theological library or personal bookshelf...The editors and Blackwell publishers should be congratulated on this very fine contribution to theological enquiry and practice.." Australasian Catholic Record”

"This is a textbook to be recommended. The whole spectrum of practical theology, including the feminist perspective, is covered." Norbert Mette, International Journal of Practical Theology

"An invaluable book for teachers and students of pastoral theology, this is a 'must' for any serious student of pastoral theology” Journal of Beliefs and Value

“As a resource for students and teaches in the field, this is a Reader that is practically de rigueur for a theological library or personal bookshelf…The editors and Blackwell publishers should be congratulated on this very fine contribution to theological enquiry and practice.” Australasian Catholic Record

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About the Author

The Revd Dr James Woodward is Master of the Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson, Temple Balsall, and is the Bishop's Advisor for Health and Social Care in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Dr Stephen Pattison is currently Senior Research Fellow in Pastoral Theology, University of Wales, Cardiff.

John Patton is Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, Georgia.

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The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theology focuses on the theoretical background and the theological foundations of pastoral theology in order to give both undergraduate and graduate students all the information necessary to become competent in the field.

A preface by John Patton and a comprehensive introductory section, provide a critical overview and introduction to the field of pastoral studies within the context of modern theology, together with a historical perspective on the development of the discipline in the modern era. Further sections focus on the methods of pastoral theology, relating theory to practice, and on the evaluation of pastoral theology. Classic, contemporary and newly commissioned articles together with an extensive bibliography and reference section make this collection an invaluable resource.

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The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theology focuses on the theoretical background and the theological foundations of pastoral theology in order to give both undergraduate and graduate students all the information necessary to become competent in the field. A preface by John Patton and a comprehensive introductory section, provide a critical overview and introduction to the field of pastoral studies within the context of modern theology, together with a historical perspective on the development of the discipline in the modern era. Further sections focus on the methods of pastoral theology, relating theory to practice, and on the evaluation of pastoral theology. Classic, contemporary and newly commissioned articles together with an extensive bibliography and reference section make this collection an invaluable resource.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd | Wiley-Blackwell
Published
9th December 1999
Edition
1st
Pages
360
ISBN
9780631207450

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