The Blackwell reader in pastoral and practical theology

This reader focuses on the theoretical background and the theological foundations in order to give both undergraduate and graduate students all of the information necessary to become competent in the study of pastoral theology

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Statement of responsibility : edited by James Woodward and Stephen Pattison ; consultant editor, John Patton

ISBN : 0631207449 , 0631207457 , 9780631207443 , 9780631207450 Note : Includes bibliographical references (p. 320-334) and index. Note : Reading List: THL291 Note : Reading List: THL191 Note : Reading List: THL292 Physical Description : xviii, 338p. ; 23 cm. Subject : Pastoral theology.; Theology, Practical. Alternative Title : Pastoral and practical theology

Contents

  1. Acknowledgements.
  2. Introduction: How to Use This Book.
  3. 1. An Introduction to Pastoral and Practical Theology: StephenPattison (Cardiff University) and James Woodward (Foundation ofLady Katherine Leveson).
  4. Part I: Modern Pastoral and Practical Theology in HistoricalPerspective:.
  5. Introduction to Part I.
  6. 2. The Meaning and Importance of Pastoral Theology: SewardHiltner (Formerly Yale University).
  7. 3. Introduction to Pastoral Theology in the United States: JohnPatton (Columbia Theological Seminary).
  8. 4. The Emergence of Pastoral and Practical Theology in Britain:Paul Ballard (Cardiff University).
  9. Part II: Approaches and Methods in Pastoral and PracticalTheology: .
  10. Introduction to Part II.
  11. 5. The Nature of Practical Theology: Alastair Campbell(University of Bristol).
  12. 6. Pastoral Theology in a Pluralistic Age: Don Browning(University of Chicago).
  13. 7. Practical Theology as Transforming Practice: Elaine Graham(University of Manchester).
  14. 8. Interpreting Situations: An Enquiry into the Nature ofPractical Theology: Edward Farley (Vanderbilt University).
  15. 9. Practical Theology as a Theological Form: Emmanuel Lartey(University of Birmingham).
  16. 10. A Basic Introduction to Theological Reflection: StephenPattison (Cardiff University).
  17. Part III: Relating Theory and Practice to Perspectives andIssues in Pastoral and Practical Theology:.
  18. Introduction to Part III.
  19. 11. Pastoral Theology and Sociology: Michael Northcott(Edinburgh University).
  20. 12. Liberation Theology and Political Theory: Peter Sedgwick(Church of England′s Board of Social Responsibility).
  21. 13. Ecclesiology and Pastoral Theology: Nicholas Bradbury(Diocese of Bristol).
  22. 14. Christian Morality and Pastoral Theology: Nicholas PeterHarvey.
  23. 15. Spirituality in a Post–modern Era: Marie McCarthy (Centrefor Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago).
  24. 16. Sketching the Contours of a Pastoral TheologicalPerspective: Suffering, Healing and Reconstructing Experiencing:Chris Schlauch (Boston University).
  25. 17. The Relationship between Pastoral Counselling and PastoralTheology: Gordon Lynch.
  26. 18. How Sexuality and Relationships have Revolutionised PastoralTheology: Bonnie J. Miller–McLemore (Vanderbilt DivinitySchool).
  27. 19. Culture Religious Faiths and Race: Martin Forward (WesleyHouse).
  28. 20. What is the Relevance of Congregational Studies for PastoralTheology? Brynoff Lyon.
  29. 21. Towards Dialogue: An Exploration of the Relations betweenPsychiatry and Religion in Contemporary Mental Health: MarkSutherland (Maudsley Hospital).
  30. 22. Management and Pastoral Theology: Stephen Pattison (CardiffUniversity).
  31. Part IV: Evaluating Pastoral and Practical Theology:.
  32. Introduction to Part IV.
  33. 23. An Introduction to an Evaluation in Pastoral Theology andPastoral Care: Stephen Pattison (Cardiff University) and JamesWoodward (Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson).
  34. 24. A Pastoral Carer′s Performance: David Lyall.
  35. Bibliography.
  36. Index.

Author note

The Revd Dr James Woodward is Master of the Foundation ofLady Katherine Leveson, Temple Balsall, and is the Bishop′s Advisorfor Health and Social Care in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Dr Stephen Pattison is currently Senior Research Fellowin Pastoral Theology, University of Wales, Cardiff.

John Patton is Professor of Theology at ColumbiaTheological Seminary, Georgia.

Description

The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theologyfocuses on the theoretical background and the theologicalfoundations of pastoral theology in order to give bothundergraduate and graduate students all the information necessaryto become competent in the field.

A preface by John Patton and a comprehensive introductorysection, provide a critical overview and introduction to the fieldof pastoral studies within the context of modern theology, togetherwith a historical perspective on the development of the disciplinein the modern era. Further sections focus on the methods ofpastoral theology, relating theory to practice, and on theevaluation of pastoral theology. Classic, contemporary and newlycommissioned articles together with an extensive bibliography andreference section make this collection an invaluable resource.

Reviews

"This is a textbook to be recommended. The whole spectrum ofpractical theology, including the feminist perspective, iscovered."

Norbert Mette, International Journal of PracticalTheology

"An invaluable book for teachers and students of pastoraltheology, this is a ′must′ for any serious student of pastoraltheology Journal of Beliefs and Value

As a resource for students and teaches in the field, thisis a Reader that is practically de rigueur for a theologicallibrary or personal bookshelf The editors and Blackwellpublishers should be congratulated on this very fine contributionto theological enquiry and practice. AustralasianCatholic Record

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The Blackwell Reader in Pastoral and Practical Theologyfocuses on the theoretical background and the theologicalfoundations of pastoral theology in order to give bothundergraduate and graduate students all the information necessaryto become competent in the field.

A preface by John Patton and a comprehensive introductorysection, provide a critical overview and introduction to the fieldof pastoral studies within the context of modern theology, togetherwith a historical perspective on the development of the disciplinein the modern era. Further sections focus on the methods ofpastoral theology, relating theory to practice, and on theevaluation of pastoral theology. Classic, contemporary and newlycommissioned articles together with an extensive bibliography andreference section make this collection an invaluable resource.