Practical Theology: An Introduction

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ISBN: 9780802817655 | 0802817653
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Copyright: 7/2/2008

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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.

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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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