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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
IntroductionAfrican American Practical Theology, Dale P. AndrewsAsian American Practical Theology, Courtney T. GotoContextual Theology as Practical Theology, Stephen Bevans, S.V.D.Empirical Practical Theology, Richard OsmerEvangelical Practical Theology, Andrew RootFeminist and Womanist Practical Theology, Joyce Ann MercerHermeneutics in Protestant Practical Theology, Sally A. BrownHermeneutics in Roman Catholic Practical Theology, Claire E. WolfteichLiberation Practical Theology, Katherine TurpinNeo-Reformation Practical Theology, Gordon MikoskiPostmodern Practical Theology, Tom BeaudoinReligious Practices in Practical Theology, Don C. RichterRoman Catholic Pastoral Theology, Kathleen A. CahalanUS Latino/a Practical Theology, Hosffman OspinoWhite Practical Theology, Tom Beaudoin and Katherine Turpin 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.
