Practical Theology: An Introduction

by Osmer, Richard Robert

• ISBN13: 9780802817655
• ISBN10: 0802817653
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781467438124
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-02
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
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Summary

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.

Author Biography

Richard R. Osmer is Thomas W. Synnott Professor of Christian Education at Princeton Theological Seminary. His other books include A Teachable Spirit and The Teaching Ministry of Congregations

Table of Contents

Preface	p. viii
Introduction: Four Tasks of Practical Theology	p. 1
The Descriptive-Empirical Task: Priestly Listening	p. 31
The Interpretive Task: Sagely Wisdom	p. 79
The Normative Task: Prophetic Discernment	p. 129
The Pragmatic Task: Servant Leadership	p. 175
Epilogue: Teaching Practical Theology in Schools of Theology	p. 219
Name Index	p. 242
Subject Index	p. 244
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