{"product_id":"the-shape-of-practical-theology-9780830815593","title":"The Shape of Practical Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003eToo often in the life of the church, theological reflection and the practical matters of leading and serving have been considered independently. The result has been the impoverishment of both Christian faith and Christian practice. In this groundbreaking book Ray Anderson reflects theologically \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e practically on preaching, worship, ethics, social justice, therapy, family, homosexuality, burnout in ministry, reconciliation in relationships and theological education itself. The result is \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Practical Theology, \u003c\/em\u003e a new and renewing foundation for engaging in Christian ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnderson lays out his threefold goal as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eto define more clearly the shape of practical theology as truly a theological enterprise rather than mere mastery of skills and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto demonstrate the praxis of practical theology as critical engagement with the interface between the word of God as revealed through Scripture and the work of God taking place in and through the church in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto deal with practical pastoral theology from the perspective of those who are on the \"field of play\" of life and ministry, where preaching, counseling and teaching does affect for many persons the outcome of the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlluminated by stimulating discussion and helpful case studies, \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Practical Theology\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at seminary students, at Christian educators, and at working pastors and counselors. Anderson's work, fascinating and fruitful, brings together the Word of God with the Spirit of God in the ever-changing context of real-life ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ray S. Anderson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 5.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830815593\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnderson, Ray S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRay S. Anderson (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is senior professor of theology and ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, where he has taught since 1976. He is also a contributing editor to \u003cem\u003eJournal of Psychology and Theology.\u003c\/em\u003e He has written many books, including \u003cem\u003eJudas and Jesus: Amazing Grace for the Wounded Soul\u003c\/em\u003e (2004), \u003cem\u003eThe Soul of God: A Theological Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e (2004), \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Caregiving as Secular Sacrament: A Practical Theology for Professional Caregivers\u003c\/em\u003e (2003), \u003cem\u003eDancing with Wolves While Feeding the Sheep\u003c\/em\u003e (2002), \u003cem\u003eThe New Age of Soul: Spiritual Wisdom for a New Millennium\u003c\/em\u003e (2001), \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis\u003c\/em\u003e (2001), \u003cem\u003eLiving the Spiritually Balanced Life\u003c\/em\u003e (1998) and \u003cem\u003eThe Soul of Ministry: Forming Leaders for God's People\u003c\/em\u003e (1997). Anderson's articles and book reviews have been published in a wide array of scholarly and popular periodicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40955531198579,"sku":"9.78083E+12","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_1ed8ae8c-172b-4ba1-a144-6ce7b831a47c.jpg?v=1694624972","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-shape-of-practical-theology-9780830815593","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}