Practical theology
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Richard R. Osmer.
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9780802817655
Subjects: Theology, Practical
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Four tasks of practical theology; title: The descriptive-empirical task : priestly listening; title: The interpretive task : sagely wisdom; title: The normative task : prophetic discernment; title: The pragmatic task : servant leadership; title: Epilogue: Teaching practical theology in schools of theology.