Reconstructing Practical Theology - The Impact of Globalization

List of contents

Contents: A changing world; A sense of place; Pastoral care and globalization; Worship, spirituality and globalization; Reflexive spirituality and globalization; Families, children and globalization; Work and the new economy; Practical theology and global ethics; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Revd Dr John Reader, Rector of the Ironstone Benefice in the Diocese of Oxford, Senior Honorary Research Fellow with the William Temple Foundation in Manchester and Senior Tutor for the Diploma in Christian Rural and Environmental Studies based at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford.

Summary

Argues that the discipline of practical theology needs to be re-shaped in the light of the impact of various influences created through the encounter with globalization. This book shows how it is in danger of operating with 'zombie categories'.

Product details

• Authors: John Reader
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138456587
• ISBN: 978-1-138-45658-7
• No. of pages: 150
• Series: Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy