Practical theology : an introduction /
Osmer, Richard Robert, 1950-
Practical theology : an introduction / Richard R. Osmer. - x, 246 pages ; 23 cm
Introduction: Four tasks of practical theology -- The descriptive-empirical task : priestly listening -- The interpretive task : sagely wisdom -- The normative task : prophetic discernment -- The pragmatic task : servant leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching practical theology in schools of theology.
Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders - including, but not limited to, clergy - the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity. Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: What is going on in a given context? Why is this going on? What ought to be going on? and How might the leader shape the context to better embody Christian witness and mission?--from publisher's description.
9780802817655 0802817653
2007048488
GBA973507 bnb
014842438 Uk
Theology, Practical.
Théologie pratique.
Theology, Practical.
théologie pratique.
--Issues and Methods in Practical Theology--PTH9200-V
BV3 / .O86 2008
253
Practical theology : an introduction / Richard R. Osmer. - x, 246 pages ; 23 cm
Introduction: Four tasks of practical theology -- The descriptive-empirical task : priestly listening -- The interpretive task : sagely wisdom -- The normative task : prophetic discernment -- The pragmatic task : servant leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching practical theology in schools of theology.
Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders - including, but not limited to, clergy - the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity. Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: What is going on in a given context? Why is this going on? What ought to be going on? and How might the leader shape the context to better embody Christian witness and mission?--from publisher's description.
9780802817655 0802817653
2007048488
GBA973507 bnb
014842438 Uk
Theology, Practical.
Théologie pratique.
Theology, Practical.
théologie pratique.
--Issues and Methods in Practical Theology--PTH9200-V
BV3 / .O86 2008
253