Mission and Missiology as Vulnerability: A Qualitative Study by Chun Young Lee, Professor Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks

“…—the first of Osmer’s four tasks in practical theology. The study identified five key themes that emerged from the naïve sketches and structured interviews with the participants, who comprised Korean missionaries and members of the Kosin Presbyterian Mission (KPM).…”
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Sustainable development goals through the lens of local churches: An interdisciplinary study by Mawethu Msebi, Jacques W. Beukes

“…The article employed Richard Osmer’s model of the four tasks of practical theological interpretation, focussing on narrating and examining the situation in the Tembisa community. …”
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Camping with Jesus: Theologically Reflecting on Evangelical Christian Festivals by Helen Collins

“…This article uses a practical theology approach to explore definitions and distinctives of evangelical camping, both within the literature on evangelical camping and through examining the websites and publicity materials of three specific camps—New Wine, Big Church Festival and Newday Generation. …”
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Dust to ashes by Francis Omondi

“…This model used to conduct a study in practical theology provides an outline for the research project that follows a logical framework of four steps: Introduction, Step 1: Theological Tradition, Step 2: Situation Analysis Step 3: Critical Correlation Step 4: Theory Construction and Conclusion (see Zerfass 1974:167-8).   …”
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What we can learn about mission from the conversion stories of unchurched seekers in Germany by Nils Dreiling

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Safe spaces for marginalised young people: Ambivalent pastoral engagement of Pentecostal churches in the slums of Guatemala by Martina Bär

“…Qualitative empirical research should be strengthened as an analytical instrument of practical theology. This requires stronger interdisciplinary cooperation between theology and sociology.…”
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Old Wine in New Wineskins: Applying Computational Methods in New Testament Hermeneutics by Christian Houth Vrangbæk, Eva Elisabeth Houth Vrangbæk, Jacob Mortensen

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Framework for churches’ response to pandemics: based on a case study on impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on Christians in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe by F. Matsveru, D. Matsveru

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The Formation of Young People to Faith in God: An Evaluation of the “Youth on the Threshold” Programme Based on a Survey in the Diocese of Tarnów, Poland by Wiesław Przygoda, Tomasz Chrupek

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Die rol van missionale teologie in die gesprek tussen teologie en filosofie by Cornelius J.P. Niemandt

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Nyaa, ‘motlhanka wa Jehofa’! (Stop it, ‘man of God’!): An Ubuntu Pentecostal response to gender-based violence within the Neo-prophetic Movement in South Africa by Abraham M.M. Mzondi

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Linking organisational life cycle models to church’s dual nature for effective management by Osward Sichula, Patrick Nanthambwe, Vhumani Magezi

“…Contribution: This article makes a contribution to practical theology and organisational management within the context of ecclesial studies. …”
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Size and the good life: Tiny houses, social housing and the role of social imaginaries by Thomas Wabel

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Future(s) for the church on the corner: A proposed praxis of spatial justice for South African congregations by Caroline J. Powell

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Religion and politics of belonging in digital times: youth religiosity in focus by Astrid Mattes, Miriam Haselbacher, Katharina Limacher, Christoph Novak

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Genesis 15:1–6 and child adoption in Awkunanaw, Enugu state, Nigeria by Chisom S. Ugwuewo, Mary J. Obiorah, Onyekachi G. Chukwuma

“…Its related disciplines are sociology, biblical interpretation and practical theology.…”
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Die ontwikkeling van 'n groeiende bevrydingsbediening: 'n literatuuroorsig veral met verwysing na invloedryke persone en kerklike tradisies by J. P. J. Theron

“…The need to develop a coherent practical theological theory is expressed. …”
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"Habitus" in soul care. Towards "spiritual fortigenetics" (parrhesia) in a pastoral anthropology by D. J. Louw

“… It is argued that habitus plays a fundamental role in both a practical theological and pastoral-anthropological approach in order to focus on the “wholeness” of the human soul (soul as a qualitative and relational entity). …”
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L’image fondatrice est-elle matérielle ? Le débat iconomaque en Angleterre et la théologie de l’image dans le Paradis Perdu de John Milton (1674) by Laïla Ghermani

“…This article explores the relations between iconoclastic practices, theology of images and poetic writing in seventeenth century Anglican England. …”
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Gebed in die liturgie: 'n prakties-teologiese verkenning by Cas Wepener

“…In this article, a practical theological exploration regarding prayer in the liturgy is undertaken. …”
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