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Gerben Heitink defines practical theology as “the empirically oriented theological theory of the mediation of the Christian faith in the praxis of modern society.” Practical theology consists of several related sub-fields: applied theology (such as missions, evangelism, religious education, pastoral
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as defining practical theology as “critical reflection on the actions of the church in light of the gospel and Christian Tradition.” Swinton cites Don Browning's definition of practical theology as “the reflective process which the church pursues in its efforts to articulate the theological grounds
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enacted in those practices and in order to consider how theological theory and theological practices can be more fully aligned, changed, or improved. Practical theology has often sought to address a perceived disconnection between dogmatics or theology as an academic discipline on the one hand, and
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has also been proposed as an approach to practical theology. This approach focuses on ministering to the personal needs of others, primarily individuals going through crises of a temporal nature. This may include individuals and families experiencing poverty, ill health, stigmatization, or
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Other fields of theology have been influenced by practical theology and benefit from its usage, including applied theology (mission, evangelism, religious education, pastoral psychology or the
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Theologian Elaine Graham posits that practical theology has evolved over time. Originally focused more towards church leaders, she argues that it has become more personal and autobiographical.
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Ray Anderson writes that the first person to give practical theology a definition, C.I. Nitzch, defined it as the “theory of the church’s practice of Christianity.” Anderson quotes
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Schleiermacher viewed practical theology as one of three theological sciences, along with philosophical theology and historical theology, together making theology whole.
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Theresa F. Latini, The Church and the Crisis of Community: A Practical Theology of Small-Group Ministry (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2011)
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Gerben Heitink, Practical theology: history, theory, action domains: manual for practical theology (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1999)
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Gerben Heitink, Practical theology: history, theory, action domains: manual for practical theology (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1999)
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Darrell Guder et al., Missional church: a vision for the sending of the church in North America (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1998)
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Chang Kyoo Lee, "Practical Theology as a Theological Discipline: Origins, Developments, and the Future."
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As articulated by Richard Osmer, the four key tasks or questions to be asked by practical theology are:
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of practical living in a variety of areas such as work, sexuality, marriage, youth, aging, and death.”
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is an academic discipline that examines and reflects on religious practices in order to understand the
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in the early 1800s as an academic discipline encompassing the practice of Church leadership in his
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ostracization from mainstream society. Such ministry might be facilitated in a church or a
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Homeless at Harvard: Street Culture Relationships and a Theology of Relational Care
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The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis
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Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America
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Practical theology also includes advocacy theology, such as the various
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Academic discipline that examines and reflects on religious practices
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The Core Tasks of Practical Theological Interpretation
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Theology of Relational Care
theology
psychology of religion
homiletics
spiritual formation
pastoral theology
spiritual direction
ascetical theology
political theology
John Swinton
Friedrich Schleiermacher
psychology of religion
homiletics
spiritual formation
pastoral theology
spiritual direction
ascetical theology
political theology
theologies of liberation
relational care
parachurch
missiology
organizational development
icon
Christianity portal
Duncan B. Forrester
Darrell Guder
Practical charismatic theology
Friedrich Schleiermacher
Practical Theology: An Introduction

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