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Theological Reflection and Education for Ministry

Author : John E. Paver
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317011228
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Theological Reflection and Education for Ministry written by John E. Paver and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major and continuing problem for theological education and the practice of Christian ministry is how to best achieve a genuine integration between theory and practice, theology and experience. The key claim of this book is that theological reflection, beginning with experience, is a method of integration and that pastoral supervision is a vehicle for theological reflection. In establishing this claim, John Paver demonstrates that the model and method have potential to be a catalyst for reform within theological colleges and seminaries. Three different theological reflection models are developed and critiqued in this book, and their capacity to be developed in particular contexts is explored. This book does not stop at ministry, cultural and personal integration, but is bold enough to make recommendations for structural integration within the theological institution.

Theological Reflection

Author : Edward O. De Bary
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814651599
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Theological Reflection written by Edward O. De Bary and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theological reflection has its roots in the works of Bernard Lonergan, David Tracy, James and Evelyn Whitehead, John de Beer, Patricia Killen, Flower Ross, and Charles Winters. It provides a way of learning theology so that participants can develop congruence between life's experience, the world, and the Christian faith. the reflective methods are useful educational tools. Other discipline may find them useful to enhance the way seminars are organized as learning opportunities to discover meaning.

A Guide to Theological Reflection

Author : Jim Wilson
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
ISBN 13 : 0310093945
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Theological Reflection written by Jim Wilson and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feedback and evaluation, both of oneself and by others, are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection, experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wilson and Earl Waggoner introduce the processes and tools of theological reflection for ministry. Effective evaluation includes critique and potential course correction for the honest and willing minister, as well as positive affirmation of how one's desires influence good ministry decisions. A Guide to Theological Reflection introduces tools by which a minister can interact with his or her own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings; external feedback, such as that of a ministry supervisor; and Scripture to inform deep and transformative theological reflection. Designed as a textbook for practical ministry courses and theological field education, A Guide to Theological Reflection can also be used in ministry contexts. It provides guidance for students, ministers-in-training, mentors, and advisors, laying a theoretical foundation for theological reflection and demonstrating step-by-step how to practice it well.

Method in Ministry

Author : James D. Whitehead
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9781556128066
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Method in Ministry written by James D. Whitehead and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1995 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theological Reflection and Christian Ministry James & Evelyn Whitehead Topics ranging from Tradition and the minister to the broad concerns of theology in conversation with culture.

Brimming with God

Author : Barbara J. Blodgett
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498279732
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Book Synopsis Brimming with God by : Barbara J. Blodgett

Download or read book Brimming with God written by Barbara J. Blodgett and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Let Ministry Teach

Author : Robert L. Kinast
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814623749
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (237 download)

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Book Synopsis Let Ministry Teach by : Robert L. Kinast

Download or read book Let Ministry Teach written by Robert L. Kinast and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relating theology to the practice of ministry is one of the most elusive goals in pastoral training. Drawing upon seventeen years of experience in theology, Doctor Kinast describes a step-by-step approach to help students and experienced ministers learn what their ministry teaches. Through examples, practical suggestions, and principles grounded in process theology, readers of Let Ministry Teach explore the full range of resources needed for meaningful theological reflection. Let Ministry Teach strikes a clear balance between a very broad and detailed presentation of a theological reflection method so that it is neither too simplistic nor too hard to handle. Each chapter describes a fundamental step in the method with the help of an illustration and commentary. Chapters conclude with a list of practical suggestions and a short description of the theoretical background and its main points. The challenge of theological reflection is to keep theology in the authentic experience of God's presence in our midst. Let Ministry Teach places this reflection in context: in a small group - where it works best; as a meaningful experience - one that has an impact, and initiates discussion; as a faith-theological perspective reflecting on experience from many points of view; as a practical outcome where a person is in a better position to guide events according to one's beliefs; and as a continuous process - a skill which must be practiced. In Let Ministry Teach, Doctor Kinast develops a successful way of doing theological reflection, which includes: selecting an experience - focusing on the meaningful moments; describing an experience - making it available for reflection; entering an experience - learning what it has to teach; learning from an experience - grasping what it teaches by relating it to what a person already knows and what the experience suggests is yet to be learned, and enacting the learning - incorporating the learning into a pattern of living and theological reflection. The true basis of theological reflection - a full, deep, meaningful embrace of life - is learned from one's own experience. Respectful of the full range of theological resources available for reflection, and mindful of the primary goal of recognizing God's presence and responding to it, theological reflection weaves experience and theology together into a way of life that continues the journey begun when Jesus first appeared. Let Ministry Teach is offered as a companion for those on that journey. Robert L. Kinast, a pastoral theologian, specializes in the field of theological reflection. Through the publications and services of the Center for Theological Reflection, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, he contributes to the ministry training programs of many denominations in the United States and Canada. He is the author of the Vatican II: Act II series and Mirror Meditations: Praying with the Images of Vatican II, published by Liturgical Press.

Welcome to Theological Field Education!

Author : Lee Carroll
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1566996899
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (669 download)

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Download or read book Welcome to Theological Field Education! written by Lee Carroll and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field education is an opportunity for students to develop ministry skills, practice ministerial reflection, discern their call, experience professional collegiality, and undergo personal transformation. Field education offers them a place to practice ministry and a space to reflect on it, to integrate theory and practice, and grow towards competency. In Welcome to Theological Field Education! eleven directors of field education in seminaries and divinity schools across North America pass on their wisdom to both students and their supervisors. Edited by Matthew Floding, director of field education at Western Seminary in Holland, Michigan, this volume covers critical topics such as the art of supervision and formation, the use of case studies and peer reflection groups, self-care and ministerial ethics, and assessment. Formation for ministry is especially challenging at this time in the church's life. First, the explosion of knowledge, pluralism, and consumerism and a host of other complicating factors make huge demands on what a minister must know to be effective in ministry. Second, with the erosion of thick religious subcultures, the novice minister has fewer sources of practical wisdom to draw upon. The next generation of ministers, if they are to be more fully formed for ministry, depends on skilled mentoring alongside wise supervisors. This book is the tool to help them make the most of their field education experience.

Theological Reflection

Author : Joye Gros
Publisher : Loyola Press
ISBN 13 : 0829430849
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book Theological Reflection written by Joye Gros and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people today are asking the "meaning-making" questions. We want our lives to have meaning. We want to know how our faith informs our work life, how our family life enhances our spirituality, and how we can feel less fragmented and more whole. These are the spiritual questions of life. They are wisdom-seeking invitations stirring within the depths of our souls. These are the hungers that theological reflection can help feed. This book offers an understanding of theological reflection--a model and a method. It will not only illustrate how readers may use theological reflection in their own spiritual development but will also show how to facilitate the process with others. --From the introduction In Theological Reflection: Connecting Faith and Life, principles of theological reflection are presented to help the believer connect faith teaching and life. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Preparing for Ministry

Author : George M. Hillman
Publisher : Kregel Academic
ISBN 13 : 0825497337
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book Preparing for Ministry written by George M. Hillman and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most seminaries now require their students to get real world training by way of supervised theological field education. This volume presents the wide array of issues that must be understood in order to integrate theological education and practical ministry, including the importance of theological field education, its purpose and challenges, the need for flexibility in meeting different students' needs, and the resources available to create a meaningful and educational experience.

Engage

Author : Matthew Floding
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442273518
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Engage written by Matthew Floding and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-01-05 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theological field education, in which a ministry student steps out of the classroom and begins practicing with the supervision of a mentor, is a critical part of accredited ministry programs. Engage equips both students and their supervisor-mentors to engage in this important opportunity with energy and imagination, and it prepares students for the challenging work of integrating theory into real-world practice. Engage provides coaching from recognized experts in the arts of ministry: preaching, administration, evangelism, pastoral care, public ministry, leadership, faith formation, liturgical arts and more. Other chapters address themes such as race, gender, and ministry across faith traditions (or no faith tradition). The book addresses field education in a range of contexts—from churches to non-profits. Engage offers a valuable resource for students making the most of their transition from the classroom into real world ministry with all its joys and many challenges.

The Art of Theological Reflection

Author : Patricia O'Connell Killen
Publisher : Crossroad Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780824514013
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Theological Reflection written by Patricia O'Connell Killen and published by Crossroad Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a book for the millions of Christians who want to make a vital connection between their faith and their lives. The authors describe theological reflection as "the artful discipline of putting our experience into conversation with the heritage of the Christian tradition." Their practical book provides a way for all of us to experience greater meaning in life and a more tangible sense of God's creative presence.

Ministry That Transforms

Author : Kathleen McAlpin
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814632222
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book Ministry That Transforms written by Kathleen McAlpin and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministry is transformative action. As Christians, when we do something in service-engaging the needs of our sisters and brothers in the name of Jesus Christ-we minister for the reign of God. The Romero House volunteers, whose narratives undergird this volume, actively construct a theology of ministry while undergoing a powerful sense of personal transformation. Anyone involved in ministry-whether in formation programs, in parishes, or in social justice activities-will welcome this creative, process-oriented framework for ministerial theology and faith development, a framework that is firmly grounded in the minister's grassroots experience.

Education for Ministry

Author : George Schner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9781556125669
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Education for Ministry written by George Schner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1993 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions about education for Christian ministry are currently the subject of lively debate in both Church and society. Major constructive proposals have been made from within several church traditions. Though Catholics have been a part of those ecumenical discussions, they are only beginning to contribute from their rich resources. This work is a dialogue with the questions and issues already raised in other traditions, with special attention to the contribution a Catholic perspective can offer.Education for Ministry asks questions about the whole range of ministerial activities that are coming to life in the Roman tradition in North America. It provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their preparation for a life of ministry.

Attentive to God

Author : Charles M. Wood
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 142674868X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Attentive to God written by Charles M. Wood and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the pastor reads a situation theologically will define the possibilities for ministry now and for the church's future. The pastor's theological lens affects every ministry task. This book introduces students to the importance of theological reflection. It tells them why theological reflection is crucial to who they are and what they do, and it shows them how they can acquire and strengthen their capacity for theological attentiveness. Central to Wood and Blue's approach is the conviction that pastoral character and pastoral practice are mutually formative. Also through the practice of ministry the pastor's identity is both continually discovered and continually worked on and worked out. All pastors must integrate who they believe themselves to be and who they believe God is to be effective leaders.

Transforming Ministry Formation

Author : Hahnenberg, Edward P.
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 158768909X
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (876 download)

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Download or read book Transforming Ministry Formation written by Hahnenberg, Edward P. and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A theological and practical exploration of ministry formation in the church today.

Theology for Ministry

Author : William Rob Edwards
Publisher : P & R Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781629956558
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (565 download)

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Download or read book Theology for Ministry written by William Rob Edwards and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deeply connecting theology with practice, this book encourages rich biblical-theological reflection for growing and sustaining a vibrant ministry-applying more than twenty key Christian doctrines to pastoral work"--

Integrating Work in Theological Education

Author : Kathleen A. Cahalan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498278795
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Integrating Work in Theological Education written by Kathleen A. Cahalan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If only we could do a better job of helping students at "connecting the dots," theological educators commonly lament. Integration, often proposed as a solution to the woes of professional education for ministry, would help students integrate knowledge, skills, spirituality, and integrity. When these remain disconnected, incompetence ensues, and the cost runs high for churches, denominations, and ministers themselves. However, we fail in thinking that integrating work is for students alone. It is a multifaceted, constructive process of learning that is contextual, reflective, and dialogical. It aims toward important ends--competent leaders who can guide Christian communities today. It entails rhythms, not stages, and dynamic movement, including disintegration. Integrating work is learning in motion, across domains, and among and between persons. It is social and communal, born of a life of learning together for faculty, staff, administrators and students. It is work that bridges the long-standing gaps between school, ministry practice, and life. It's a verb, not a noun. Here a diverse group of theological educators, through descriptive case studies, theological reflection, and theory building, offer a distinctive contribution to understanding integrating work and how best to achieve it across three domains: in community, curriculums, and courses.