For life abundant :

BASS,Dorothy

For life abundant : practical theology, theological education, and Christian ministry edited by Dorothy C. Bass & Craig Dykstra. - Grand Rapids, Mich. William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008. - vii, 372 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ways of life abundant / Pastoral and ecclesial imagination / Mapping the field of practical theology / Introducing ministry and fostering integration : teaching the bookends of the Master of Divinity program / Teaching worship as a Christian practice / Liturgy and life: an account of teaching ritual practices / Practical theology and pedagogy: embodying theological know-how / Practical theology in two modes / History, practice, and theological education / Practical theology on the quad: doctoral study in practical theology in a university context / Learning ministry over time: embodying practical wisdom / Transition into ministry: reconceiving the boundaries between seminaries and congregations / Shaping communities: pastoral leadership and congregational formation / Educating and forming disciples for the reign of God: reflections on youth pilgrimages to the Holy Land / In anticipation. Dorothy C. Bass -- Craig Dykstra -- Kathleen A. Cahalan and James R. Nieman -- Kathleen A. Cahalan -- John D. Witvliet -- James R. Nieman -- Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore -- Serene Jones -- David D. Daniels III and Ted A. Smith -- Thomas G. Long -- Christian Scharen -- David J. Wood -- Peter W. Marty -- Gordon S. Mikoski -- Part IV. Practical theology in ministry.

9780802837448 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802837441 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2007052376


Theology, Practical.
Theology--Study and teaching.
Pastoral theology.
Church work.

BV3 / .F65 2008 BV3 / .F65 2008

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