For Life abundant : Practical theology, theological education and Christian ministry /

Main Author:	Bass, Dorothy C.
Other Authors:	Dykstra, Craig.
Published:	Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008
Subjects:	THEOLOGY, PRACTICAL. THEOLOGY - STUDY AND TEACHING. PASTORAL THEOLOGY. CHURCH WORK.
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Table of Contents:

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