Secularization Theories, Religious Identity And Practical Theology: Developing International Practical Theology For The 21st Century

Synopsis

Does Modernisation Lead To Secularisation? / Hans Joas -- Do We Live In A Secular World? An African Perspective / Jaco Dreyer -- Why Is Europe The Most Secularized Continent? / Grace Davie -- Practical Theology Is A Secularized World Beyond The Obsession With Guilt And Atonement : Towards A Theology Of Blessing And Its Implications For Our Practices / Riet Bons-storm -- Educating For Religious Identity In Secularizing Worlds / Thomas Groome -- Jose Casanova On Public Religions And Modernity : The Basis For A Practical Theological Agenda? / Lewis Mudge -- The Impact Of Culture On Religiosity : An Empirical Study Among Youth In Germany And The Netherlands / Hans-georg Ziebertz -- The Factor Religion In The Perspective Of The Third Sector Comparative Studies : Where Practical Theology Needs To Speak Out Against Methodological Secularisation / Eberhard Hauschildt -- Natural Law In A Time Of Secularization / Terence Kennedy -- Highlighting Children's Spirituality In A De-traditionalised Society : The Challenge Of Theologising With Other For Religious Education And Pastoral Care / Annemie Dillen -- Secularization And Disestablishment Of The Church : Theoretical And Empirical Discussion Around The Case Of French Roman Catholics In Quebec / Solange Lefebvre -- Secularization In Quebec : Phenomenon, Expression And Theory / Robert Mager -- Postmodernism And Mennonites In The Netherlands / Lies Brussee-van Der Zee -- Empirical Research In The Service Of The Church? The Evaluation Of Ecclesial Praxis As A Task Of Practical Theology / Friedrich Schweitzer -- The Gestalt Of The Cross : Phenomenological And Theological Remarks / Hans-günter Heimbrock -- Agency, Religion, And Hope : Palestinian Young Women Reflect / Raymond Webb -- 'all Things Work Together For Good'? Theodicy And Post-traumatic Spirituality / R. Ruard Ganzevoort -- Spiritual Narratives Of Adolescent Orphans Affected By Hiv And Aids And Poverty / Julian C. Müller -- Pastoral Care And The Meaning Of Touch In Sexual Abuse / Karlijn Demasure -- Trend Research : A Tool For Pastoral Planning / Brigitte Fuchs -- Redefining Children's Spirituality / Bonnie Miller-mclemore -- Social Suffering, Its Aftermath And Questions Of Redemption / Nancy Pineda-madrid -- The Struggle Of Practical Theology In Its Search For Identity : A Latin American Perspective / Lothar Carlos Hoch -- Gender Norms And Their Consequences For Body And Soul : A Challenge For The Christian Community / Isolde Karle -- Creating Space Within The Dynamics Of Interculturality : The Impact Of Religious And Cultural Transformations In Post-apartheid South Africa / Johan Cilliers -- Prayer As Liberating Practice : Theological Complexities In Two Case Studies / Claire Wolfteich -- Theological Method : A Way Of Life / Terry Veling -- Youth And Spirituality In The Context Of Internet : New Challenges For Pastoral Practices / Valburga Schmiedt-streck -- Reframing Masculinities And Femininities In The Gender Debate : From The Body As Social Text (narcissistic Model Tyranny) To The Body As Religious Text (compassionate Intimacy) In A Practical Theology Of Human Embodiment And Sensuality / Daniël J. Louw -- How Can Christian Communities Claim Their Better Truth Without Violence Against Others, Even More For The Sake Of Solidarity With Them? Some Considerations Reflected On Biblical Traditions / Ottmar Fuchs -- Southern Perspectives : Theological Education, Community Development And Leadership Empowerment / Susan Adams -- Non-theological Discourse In Theological Practices Of Peacebuilding / Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore -- The Charismata Of Women : An Empirical Case Study / Stephanie Klein -- Spiritual Care By Physicians : Maintaining The Integrity Of Religion And Finding An Appropriate Form / Neil Pembroke -- Ministerial Integration / Edward Foley -- Impossible Challenge Between Church Institution And Society In Fribourg : Experience Of The Ecclesial Power, Neglecting The Issues Of Secularization / André Beauregard -- Theological Issues In Fluid Ways Of Being Church / Cornelis De Groot -- Ministry In Depth : Three Critical Questions In The Teaching And Practice Of Pastoral Care / Rodney Hunter -- Dialogue As A Reply To The Modern : The Ideas Behind The Church Of Sweden Closely Related Sigtuna Foundation At The Time Of Its Establishment / Elizabeth Christiansson And Tomas Fransson -- Social Forms Of The Church In Relation To Medial Publicity : Do The Media Constitute Or Communicate Religion? / Leo Karrer -- Beyond Pastoral Theology : Why Catholics Should Embrace Practical Theology / Kathleen Cahalan -- The Academic Paradigm And The Denigration Of Practical Theological Know-how / Bonnie Miller-mclemore -- Interfaith Pastoral Care In The Hospital : A Project In Practical And Pastoral Theology / Daniel Schipani -- Interfaith Chaplaincy : Pastoral Care For All Religions And All Faith : A New Perspective For Clinical Pastoral Care In The 21st Century Western Europe? A Swiss Protestant View / Tabitha Walther. Edited By Wilhelm Gräb And Lars Charbonnier. Volume Contains A Collection Of Lectures And Papers Originally Presented At The 8th Biennial Conference Of The International Academy Of Practical Theology Held In Berlin In April 2007. Includes Bibliographical References.