For life abundant : practical theology, theological education, and Christian ministry /
Bass, Dorothy C.
Dykstra, Craig R.
Grand Rapids, Mich. ; Cambridge : William B. Eerdmans Pub.,
2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Envisioning Practical Theology: -- 1. Ways of life abundant / Dorothy C. Bass -- 2. Pastoral and ecclesial imagination / Craig Dykstra -- 3. Mapping the field of practical theology / Kathleen A. Cahalan and James R. Nieman -- Part II. Practical Theology in the Classroom: -- 4. Introducing ministry and fostering integration: teaching the bookends of the Master of Divinity program / Kathleen A. Cahalan -- 5. Teaching worship as a Christian practice / John D. Witvliet -- 6. Liturgy and life: an account of teaching ritual practices / James R. Nieman -- 7. Practical theology and pedagogy: embodying theological know-how / Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore -- Part III. Practical Theology in the Wider Academy: -- 8. Practical theology in two modes / Serene Jones -- 9. History, practice, and theological education / David D. Daniels III and Ted A. Smith -- 10. Practical theology on the quad: doctoral study in practical theology in a university context / Thomas G. Long -- Part IV. Practical Theology in Ministry: -- 11. Learning ministry over time: embodying practical wisdom / Christian Scharen -- 12. Transition into ministry: reconceiving the boundaries between seminaries and congregations / David J. Wood -- 13. Shaping communities: pastoral leadership and congregational formation / Peter W. Marty -- 14. Educating and forming disciples for the reign of God: reflections on youth pilgrimages to the Holy Land / Gordon S. Mikoski -- Part V. For Life Abundant: -- 15. In anticipation.
Theology, Practical.
Theology
Pastoral theology.
Church work.