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This book introduces the field of practical theology through an examination of fifteen different approaches-ranging from feminist to liberationist, Roman Catholic to evangelical, Asian American to Latino/a. Written by leading experts, each chapter has an identical structure to facilitate comparison and will help readers understand the diverse ways practical theology is engaged today.
List of contents
1.Introduction
2.African American Practical Theology, Dale P. Andrews
3.Asian American Practical Theology, Courtney T. Goto
4.Contextual Theology as Practical Theology, Stephen Bevans, S.V.D.
5.Empirical Practical Theology, Richard Osmer
6.Evangelical Practical Theology, Andrew Root
7.Feminist and Womanist Practical Theology, Joyce Ann Mercer
8.Hermeneutics in Protestant Practical Theology, Sally A. Brown
9.Hermeneutics in Roman Catholic Practical Theology, Claire E. Wolfteich
10.Liberation Practical Theology, Katherine Turpin
11.Neo-Reformation Practical Theology, Gordon Mikoski
12.Postmodern Practical Theology, Tom Beaudoin
13.Religious Practices in Practical Theology, Don C. Richter
14.Roman Catholic Pastoral Theology, Kathleen A. Cahalan
15.US Latino/a Practical Theology, Hosffman Ospino
16.White Practical Theology, Tom Beaudoin and Katherine Turpin
17.Conclusion
About the author
Kathleen A. Cahalan is professor of theology at Saint John's School of Theology and a past president of the Association of Practical Theology. She is the author of several books, including Introducing the Practice of Ministry.
Gordon S. Mikoski is associate professor of Christian Education and director of the Master's Studies Program at Princeton Theological Seminary. He serves as editor for Theology Today and is a past president of the Association of Practical Theology and an ordained Presbyterian minister.
Summary
This introductory text serves as a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of practical theology. Edited by two past presidents of the Association of Practical Theology, each chapter is written by a leader in the field, incorporating a spectrum of Christian denominations.
