Speculative theology is beyond its precincts. Even a true theory of theology, a systematic Divinity, is excluded from our studies. The author's own views must necessarily be expressed on many points of dogmatic theology, ecclesiastical history and polity, of exegesis, homiletics, and liturgies. So far in the course of theological study, opinions reached on all these points are theoretical. Now they are to become practical.
Theories are to be applied to practical life.
The scholar in Pastoral care is to study how to apply his knowledge of Theology, in guiding other men to think right, and to do right, in all relations. This science relates only to Pastorship. All the terms have now been explained excepting one, the Pastoral care, or Pastorship.