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Practical theology : an introduction / Richard R. Osmer.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.Description: x, 246 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780802817655 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0802817653 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 253 22
LOC classification:
  • BV 3 .O86 2008
Contents:
Introduction: Four tasks of practical theology -- The descriptive-empirical task : priestly listening -- The interpretive task : sagely wisdom -- The normative task : prophetic discernment -- The pragmatic task : servant leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching practical theology in schools of theology.
Item type: Books
Holdings
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BV 3 .O86 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA018613 2 Available AUA018613

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: Four tasks of practical theology -- The descriptive-empirical task : priestly listening -- The interpretive task : sagely wisdom -- The normative task : prophetic discernment -- The pragmatic task : servant leadership -- Epilogue: Teaching practical theology in schools of theology.