The utility of practical theology: mapping the domain, goals, strategies and criteria of practical theological research by C. Hermans, W. J. Schoeman

“…Among scholars in practical theology there is a deep consensus that practical theology starts with practical concerns and contributes to practice, but what is the utility of practical theology? …”
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African postfoundational practical theology by J. C. Müller

“… Practical Theology is located in a fragile, vulnerable space between various disciplines, where it is exposed to multiple different narratives. …”
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Karl Rahner and the practical theology by August Laumer

“…The basis for this work was Rahners view of practical theology as a science of the self-fulfillment of the church in the respective current situation. …”
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Exploring the practical theological study of congregations by W. J. Schoeman

“…A practical theological ecclesiology and an analytical framework should interact critically with each other. …”
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Survey research in practical theology and congregational studies by C. Hermans, W. J. Schoeman

“…The aim is to explore the use of survey research in practical theology and congregational studies. First, we shall describe survey research as a methodology, in order to explain its relevance as an empirical method for doing practical theology. …”
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Post-foundational practical theology as correlational hermeneutic by B. Macallan, H. J. Hendriks

“… The article argues that Practical Theology has moved from the uncertainty of simply being applied theology to a point where its methodology, described as the pastoral cycle in this instance, has gained such confidence that it is viewed as the natural way of doing theology. …”
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“TOGETHER IN GOD’S THEATRE”. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY IN AN AFRICAN CONTEXT by W.J. Schoeman

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A POWERFUL ENCOUNTER: THE RELATION BETWEEN DIACONIA AND SPIRITUALITY by D. Ver Elst

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AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL THEOLOGY: HISTORY, THEORY, AND THE COMMUNICATION OF THE GOSPEL IN THE PRESENT by J Meyer

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Onderhoud: In gesprek met Prof. Cas Wepener by M. Laubscher

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ACADEMIC MUSIC MINISTRY TRAINING FROM A PRACTICAL-THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE by J. Schröder

“…Borrowing from interpretative methods of practical theology, recent developments of music ministry and training are described and analysed. …”
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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AS A SNIPPET DISCIPLINE OF “VERBING AND DISPLAYING THE PRAXIS OF GOD” by D.J. Louw

“…It is proposed that an “operative ecclesiology” should contribute to a kind of “spiritual humanism”, focusing on what one can call the “beautification” of life; practical theology as fides quaerens beatitudinem. …”
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Interview with Prof. Julian Müller: Reflections on a career in Practical Theology by J. Meyer

“…Müller’s reflections offer valuable perspectives on the dynamic nature of practical theology and its relevance in addressing contemporary challenges. …”
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An assessment of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator from a practical theological perspective by A. R. Tucker

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The art of creating futures - practical theology and a strategic research sensitivity for the future by J. A. van den Berg, R. R. Ganzevoort

“… This paper explores a futures perspective for practical theology. Although there are some examples of a future orientation, a systematic futures perspective has not been developed. …”
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A practical-theological perspective on corruption: towards a solution-based approach in practice by W. Coetzer, L. E. Snell

“…Secondly, Practical Theology has no defined role in assisting with the eradication of corruption within society. …”
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Interview with Prof. Kobus Schoeman on the occasion of his retirement at the end of 2024 by J.-A. van den Berg

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Reviewers of articles received for publication in 2022 by L. Hoffman

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Foreword by J.-A. van den Berg, J. Meyer

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To Sing the New Song… About the Art of Aggiornamento by Michaela Christine Hastetter

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