Practical Theology and Qualitative Research - second edition

AvJohn Swinton,Harriet Mowat

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

Practical Theology is a growing discipline in its own right, and the latest thinking in practical theology; of how to use theological learning in practical situations, is fully explored in this new edition of an established textbook. The authors examine methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection; examine the relationship between qualitative and quantitative methods and highlight the significance of both for the task of practical theology. They also take the reader through the actual process of developing and carrying out a research project using the author's own research as case study examples. Previous case studies include: the rise in spirituality; the decline in church attendance, evidence-based medicine compared to needs-led assessments, the growth in chaplaincy and how it is understood as separate from parish ministry.In this second edition, case studies and all bibliographies have been updated plus a new chapter has been added.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-10-30
Mått:135 x 215 x 25 mm
Vikt:346 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Upplaga:2
Förlag:SCM Press
ISBN:9780334049883

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

John Swinton is Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care in the School of Divinity, Religious Studies and Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. Harriet Mowat is an honorary Reasearch Fellow in the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability at the University of Aberdeen and the Managing Director of Mowat Research Ltd, Aberdeen.

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‘John Swinton and Harriet Mowat’s Practical Theology and Qualitative Research has established itself as a classic text for every one concerned with theologically orientated ethnography. Now in a Second Edition it is must read for all students in Practical Theology and anyone setting out to do empirical research in the area of Theology and Ministry.’

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1: Theoretical Foundations1. What is Practical Theology?2. What is Qualitative Research? 3. Practical Theology and Qualitative Research MethodsPart 2: Research Projects4. Researching Personal Experience: Depression and Spirituality5. Researching a Local Church: Exploring an 'Emergent Church' 6. Researching Ministry: What do Chaplains Do? 7. Researching Pastoral Issues: Religious Communities and Suicide8. Participatory Research: Researching with Marginalized People9. Action Research: Researching the Spiritual Lives of People with Profound and Complex Intellectual Disabilities Conclusion: Practical Theology as Action Research