Description The yearning to be a theologian is widespread.
Pastors, students, supervisors, and mentors all wish to think theologically about their ministries but often feel inadequately prepared.
This book seeks to respond by showcasing a variety of approaches to theological reflection brought to bear upon actual situations in ministry.
It is written by theological field educators.
We define theological reflection as reflection upon lived, embodied experiences in ministry that seeks to make sense of practice and form reflectors in habits for competent ministry.
An introductory chapter defines theological reflection as practiced within field education and points readers toward a diversity of approaches.
Eleven subsequent chapters present two reflections upon the same case, each reflection written by a different author and representing a different reflection method.
The book's significance is as a resource for teaching theological reflection in a range of settings.
It not only offers a definition of and rationale for theological reflection but models various approaches to it.
Its use of cases furthermore models the use of case studies in theological education and pastoral practice more widely.
Theological reflection is foundational to ministry formation and thus to field education.
However, it can be a complex, diverse, and multifaceted discipline.
Brimming with God addresses those complexities and provides a wonderful guide to the diversity of theological reflection.
It offers clear explanations and examples of how to do theological reflection effectively.
This is a resource no field educator should be without.
--Lee Beach, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry, Mc Master Divinity College This book is brimming with wise insight.
Theology practiced is the theme that runs through the essays in this useful book by some of our most astute teachers of practical theology.
Anyone who cares about the practice of Christian theology will profit from this book.
