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Practical Theology in Action (2nd Edition)
Professor Paul H. Ballard
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Description for Practical Theology in Action (2nd Edition)
Paperback. Offers a basic introduction to those who need to apply Christian thinking to the service of Church and society. This book includes a chapter on inner city issues, which covers a range of issues: post-modernism, pluralism, emergence of congregational studies, stress on mission, Black theology and charismatic theology. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 306.
Using everyday stories and case histories the authors explore pastoral situations and reflect on them theologically. This new edition has been extensively revised to take into account the changes of the past ten years. The first part of the book (The Foundations) looks at the theory of practical theology, and models for its application. The second part covers tools for practical theology; learning from experience, interdisciplinary working, theological reflection, action and spirituality; and to this has been added new material about mission in context today.
Using everyday stories and case histories the authors explore pastoral situations and reflect on them theologically. This new edition has been extensively revised to take into account the changes of the past ten years. The first part of the book (The Foundations) looks at the theory of practical theology, and models for its application. The second part covers tools for practical theology; learning from experience, interdisciplinary working, theological reflection, action and spirituality; and to this has been added new material about mission in context today.
Product Details
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780281057191
SKU
V9780281057191
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99-4
About Professor Paul H. Ballard
Paul Ballard is Emeritus Professor in the School of Religious and Theological Studies, Cardiff University. John Pritchard is Bishop of Oxford. He was Bishop of Jarrow and, before that, Archdeacon of Canterbury. He has written many books for SPCK, including How to Pray, The Life and Work of a Priest, Living Jesus and God Lost and Found.
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