Dying to live?
Subtitle: a theological and practical workbook on death, dying and beareavement
By: Marian Carter
Publisher: SCM Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780334052401
Subjects: Church work with the terminally ill; Consolation; Christianity; Bereavement; Grief; Suffering; Loss (Psychology)
Description: This is a key resource for reflective practitioners who want to explore subjects such as death, dying, bereavement and funerals from a theological perspective. The book engages readers to reflect theologically on issues of loss, grief, healing, the search for meaning and joy. Such theological reflection is vital for the development of good and grounded pastoral practice. Marian Carter encourages individuals and groups to critically reflect on experience in the light of Christian faith and theology and to become more informed and confident in the practice of ministry in the area of dying, death and the care of the bereaved.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Laying the foundations; title: Care of the dying and of their carers; title: Ministry to the bereaved; title: Another ending : the funeral; title: Liturgy, theology and funerals for the unchurched; title: Looking to the future : post-funeral support; title: Resources for pastoral carers; title: Joining up the dots