“Practical Theology”: A New Sensibility for Theological Education

“Practical theology” is emerging as a key theme in recent literature concerned with the future of theological education. This essay explores this new orientation as a vital attempt to bring theological education into serious engagement with the socio-cultural, political, economic and ecclesial conte...

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Main Author: Veling, Terry A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 1998
In: Pacifica
Year: 1998, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 195-210
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Summary:“Practical theology” is emerging as a key theme in recent literature concerned with the future of theological education. This essay explores this new orientation as a vital attempt to bring theological education into serious engagement with the socio-cultural, political, economic and ecclesial contexts shaping our lives. The final section of the essay seeks to evoke some resonances between “practical” and “postmodern” sensibilities.
ISSN:1839-2598
Contains:Enthalten in: Pacifica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1030570X9801100206