Being a Chaplain

This book combines theological reflection on key issues in chaplaincy with a collection of stories from those engaged in chaplaincy in a wide variety of contexts. The essays cover issues, skills and tensions - discussing what chaplaincy is and how to do it.

About the author

The Revd Miranda Threlfall-Holmes is Chaplain and Solway Fellow of University College, Durham. She has first class degrees in history from Cambridge, and theology from Durham, and her doctoral thesis about Durham Cathedral Priory was published by OUP. She was a curate in Newcastle before her present post, and has been involved in ordination and lay theological training in Durham and Newcastle Dioceses for several years.

Summary

This book combines theological reflection on key issues in chaplaincy with a collection of stories from those engaged in chaplaincy in a wide variety of contexts. The essays cover issues, skills and tensions - discussing what chaplaincy is and how to do it.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Newitt, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, The Revd Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.06.2011
• EAN: 9780281063857
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06385-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Weight: 218 g
• Illustrations: black & white illustrations
• Series: The SPCK Library of Ministry
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy