For life abundant : [manuscript] : practical theology, theological education, and Christian ministry / /

For life abundant : practical theology, theological education, and Christian ministry / / [manuscript] : edited by Dorothy C. Bass & Craig Dykstra. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub.,, c2008. - vii, 372 p, ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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Theology, Practical.
Theology--Study and teaching.
Pastoral theology.