Reordering Theological Reflection

What would theological reflection look like if scripture were the starting point?

For many, beginning the process of formation the bible is already a natural starting point, and models of theological reflection which start in other places can be hard to swallow. All too often, as a result, they reject the idea of reflecting theologically altogether, an outcome which is damaging for their future ministry and for the church as a whole.

This book answers a wider call made by prominent theological voices to re-discover the theological heart of the discipline of practical theology and develop new methods which take scripture and tradition more seriously.

Offering an alternative to the usual models of theological reflection, this careful and helpful guide demonstrates to students the possibilities which emerge when the starting point for theological reflective practice

Cum ar arata reflectia teologica daca scriptura ar fi punctul de plecare? Pentru multi, incepand procesul de formare, biblia este deja un punct de plecare natural, iar modelele de reflectie teologica care incep in alte locuri pot fi greu de inghitit. De prea multe ori, ca urmare, resping ideea de a reflecta complet teologic, un rezultat care dauneaza pentru viitorul lor slujire si pentru biserica in ansamblu. Aceasta carte raspunde la o chemare mai larga facuta de voci teologice proeminente pentru a redescoperi inima teologica a disciplinei teologiei practice si dezvolta noi metode care iau in serios scripturile si traditia. Oferind o alternativa la modelele obisnuite de reflectie teologica, acest ghid atent si util demonstreaza studentilor posibilitatile care apar atunci cand punctul de plecare pentru reflectia teologica. practica