Practical theology : [manuscript] : an introduction /

Osmer, Richard Robert, 1950-

Practical theology : an introduction / [manuscript] : Richard R. Osmer. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., c2008. - x, 246 p. ; 23 cm.

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.

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