The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology (Blackwell Companions to Religion)

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