- 176 pages
- English
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About This Book
The yearning to be a theologian is widespread. Pastors, students, supervisors, and mentors all wish to think theologically about their ministries but often feel inadequately prepared. This book seeks to respond by showcasing a variety of approaches to theological reflection brought to bear upon actual situations in ministry. It is written by theological field educators. We define theological reflection as reflection upon lived, embodied experiences in ministry that seeks to make sense of practice and form reflectors in habits for competent ministry. An introductory chapter defines theological reflection as practiced within field education and points readers toward a diversity of approaches. Eleven subsequent chapters present two reflections upon the same case, each reflection written by a different author and representing a different reflection method. The book's significance is as a resource for teaching theological reflection in a range of settings. It not only offers a definition of and rationale for theological reflection but models various approaches to it. Its use of cases furthermore models the use of case studies in theological education and pastoral practice more widely.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Acknowledgments
- Contributors
- Student Case Contributors
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
- Chapter 3: To Give or Not to Give?
- Chapter 4: Robert in the Clutch of Grief
- Chapter 5: Calm in the Midst of Chaos
- Chapter 6: The Book Study at High River
- Chapter 7: First Take the Log Out of Your Own Eye
- Chapter 8: Whose Table?
- Chapter 9: The African Connection
- Chapter 10: So This Is Ministry?
- Chapter 11: Which Religion Is Better?
- Chapter 12: Lack of Grace at Grace Church