ABSTRACT
This book aims to introduce a distinctively evangelical voice to the discipline of practical theology. Evangelicals have sometimes seen practical theology as primarily a ‘liberal’ project. This collection, however, actively engages with practical theology from an evangelical perspective, both through discussion of the substantive issues and by providing examples of practical theology done by evangelicals in the classroom, the church, and beyond. This volume brings together established and emerging voices to debate the growing role which practical theology is playing in evangelical and Pentecostal circles. Chapters begin by addressing methodological concerns, before moving into areas of practice. Additionally, there are four short papers from students who make use of practical theology to reflect upon their own practice. Issues of authority and normativity are tackled head on in a way that will inform the debate both within and beyond evangelicalism. This book will, therefore, be of keen interest to scholars of practical, evangelical, and Pentecostal theology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|61 pages
Engaging with the discipline
part II|45 pages
Engaging with education
chapter 5|13 pages
From the boy in the temple to the man on the road
chapter 7|14 pages
Developing reflective practitioners
part III|35 pages
Engaging with practice
part IV|34 pages
Engagement by students
part V|24 pages
Theology that impacts church and world