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Informationen zum Autor Donald Capps Klappentext Young Clergy: A Biographical and Developmental Study ably employs Daniel Levinson's developmental theory--which emphasizes the importance of the professional development of young adults in their 20s and 30s to their careers. Using the biographies of five historical clergymen! Phillips Brooks! Jonathan Edwards! John Henry Newman! John Wesley! and Orestes Brownson! the book carefully maps the five career patterns of ministry during that time period in each life. The author clearly presents deep psychological insights! supported by solid biographical information into each minister's actions and reactions to challenges--illustrating how the theory holds relevance for young professional clergy even today. Zusammenfassung Employs Daniel Levinson's developmental theory that emphasises the importance of the professional development of young adults in their 20's and 30's to their careers. Using the biographies of five historical clergymen, this book maps the five career patterns of ministry during that time period in each life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Levinson’s Developmental Model The Early Adult Era The Middle Adult Era Study of Five Ministers in Midcareer Chapter 2. Phillip Brooks: Advancing Within a Stable Life Structure Childhood and Adolescence (1835-1855) Early Adult Era Middle Adult Era Conclusion Chapter 3. Jonathan Edwards: Decline or Failure Within a Stable Structure Childhood and Adolescence (1703-1722) Early Adult Era Middle Adult Era Conclusion Chapter 4. John Henry Newman: Breaking OutTrying for a New Structure Childhood and Adolescence (1801-1819) Early Adult Era Conclusion Chapter 5. John Wesley: Advancement Produces Change in Life Structure Childhood and Adolescence (1703-1720) Early Adult Era Conclusion Chapter 6. Orestes Brownson: Unstable Life Structure Childhood and Adolescence (1803-1822) Early Adult Era Conclusion Chapter 7. Five Models of Professional Formation Advancement Within a Stable Life Structure Decline of Failure Within a Stable Life Structure Breaking Out: Forming a New Life Structure Advancement Leading to Major Changes in Life Structure The Unstable Model of Professional Formation Conclusion Epilogue Notes Index ...
