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Practical theology : an introduction / Richard R. Osmer.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008.Description: x, 246 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780802817655 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0802817653 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 253 22
LOC classification:
  • BV3 OSM .O86 2008
Contents:
Introduction. Four Tasks of Practical Theology -- 1. The Descriptive-Empirical Task: Priestly Listening -- 2. The Interpretive Task: Sagely Wisdom -- 3. The Normative Task: Prophetic Discernment -- 4. The Pragmatic Task: Servant Leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching Practical Theology in Schools of Theology.
Review: "Richard 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?"--BOOK JACKET.
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Books Books JST Library <strong>Bindery:<br>This book is in the Bindery with the Librarian's Assistant.</strong> BV<br>Practical Theology, Liturgy, Church,<br>Missiology, Pastoral, Mysticism BV 3 OSM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 97806
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction. Four Tasks of Practical Theology -- 1. The Descriptive-Empirical Task: Priestly Listening -- 2. The Interpretive Task: Sagely Wisdom -- 3. The Normative Task: Prophetic Discernment -- 4. The Pragmatic Task: Servant Leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching Practical Theology in Schools of Theology.

"Richard 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?"--BOOK JACKET.

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