Faith Development and Pastoral Care
Title | Faith Development and Pastoral Care PDF eBook |
Author | James W. Fowler |
Publisher | Fortress Press |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781451410679 |
James Fowler's work as the originator of faith development research -- his use of the theories of Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson for theology -- has been widely acclaimed for its profound impact on the field of religious education, and for its promise for other fields.
Human Development and Faith (Second Edition)
Title | Human Development and Faith (Second Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Felicity Kelcourse |
Publisher | Chalice Press |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2015-07-28 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0827214952 |
Updated with the latest research, this second edition approaches human development from a multidisciplinary perspective. Uniquely inclusive of the moral and faith dimensions of the life cycle, 'Human Development and Faith' examines the interplay of mind, body, family, community, and soul at every stage of development. (Back cover).
Women's Faith Development
Title | Women's Faith Development PDF eBook |
Author | Nicola Slee |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Experience (Religion). |
ISBN | 9780754608868 |
Nicola Slee examines the patterns and processes of women's spirituality and faith development in a group of thirty women belonging to, or on the edges of, Christian tradition. Her study is written from a perspective of Christian feminist commitment.
Christian Perspectives on Faith Development
Title | Christian Perspectives on Faith Development PDF eBook |
Author | Jeff Astley |
Publisher | Gracewing Publishing |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Christian education |
ISBN | 9780802805782 |
This book brings together, for the first time in one volume, key articles on faith development theory, originally published in religious and secular journals in America, Australia, and Europe. Written by internationally recognized scholars, the essays discuss faith development in relation to such things as interview data, pastoral care, and Christian education.
Pastoral Care
Title | Pastoral Care PDF eBook |
Author | Dr. John Patton |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2010-09-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426723474 |
The essentials of pastoral care involve the pastor's distinctive task of caring for those who are estranged--the lost sheep. Taken from the biblical image of the shepherd, the pastor by virtue of his or her professional calling cultivates wise judgment in order to hear the hurting and offer guidance, reconciliation, healing, sustaining presence, and empowerment to those in need. This book will outline the quintessential elements pastors need to wisely minister in today's context by discussing four major kinds of lostness: grief, illness, abuse, and family challenges. The purpose of the Abingdon Essential Guides is to fulfill the need for brief, substantive, yet highly accessible introductions to the core disciples in biblical, theological, and religious studies. Drawing on the best in current scholarship, written with the need of students foremost in mind, addressed to learners in a number of contexts, Essential Guides will be the first choice of those who wish to acquaint themselves or their students with the broad scope of issues, perspectives, and subject matters within biblical and religious studies.
Women's Faith Development
Title | Women's Faith Development PDF eBook |
Author | Nicola Slee |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2021-11-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1351871307 |
Presenting a rich account of women's faith lives and, mapping women's meanings in their own right, this book offers an alternative to dominant accounts of faith development which failed to account for women's experience. Drawing on Fowler's faith development theory, feminist models of women's faith and social science methodology, the text explores the patterns and processes of women's faith development and spirituality in a group of thirty women belonging to, or on the edges of, Christian tradition. Integrating practical theological concern with Christian education and pastoral practice, this book will be of interest to all concerned with women's faith development, spirituality, education and formation, and those working in the fields of practical theology, pastoral care, adult theological education, spiritual direction and counselling.
Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family
Title | Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family PDF eBook |
Author | Harold G Koenig |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2013-04-15 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1135785597 |
Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family: A Pastoral Care Approach enables grief counselors, pastors, hospice specialists, hospital chaplains, mental health practitioners, educators, and seminary students to bring an understanding of faith development, family systems, and gender and ethnic differences into their professional practice as they work with dying and grieving persons. No other book covers all these themes. Not only a great resource for practical guidance, this book is also meant to be provocative, suggestive, and stimulating to professionals and educators charged with working with and teaching about dying and grieving persons. With 50 years of providing pastoral care to dying and grieving persons and 30 years as a pastoral educator, George Bowman understands the nature and concerns of dying and grieving persons. In Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family he answers the questions you should be asking yourself--including: How does faith development affect relationships of the dying person and family and friends? How does faith development affect grief management by the survivors? How does the family systems approach help the pastor or counselor work with dying persons and their survivors? What gender and ethnic issues are important to remember in helping to minister and serve persons in crises of dying and grieving? The value of Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family lies in its approach to dying and grieving from the perspectives of faith development, family systems theory, gender, and ethnicity. Bowman’s unique work proposes that personal development and faith development influence the way one deals with the crises of dying and grief work.