The Wiley Blackwell Companion To Practical Theology

<p>Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, <i>The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology</i> presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions.</p><ul><li>The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study</li><li>A range of leading scholars in the field provide original contributions on the major areas, issues, and figures in practical theology</li><li>Reviews an extensive range of methods for studying theology in practice, along with sub-disciplines in theological education such as pastoral care and preaching</li><li>Covers developments in the discipline in a range of global contexts and distinct Christian traditions</li><li>Shows how practical theology is relevant to everyday life</li></ul>