Practical Theology in Church and Society

Written by Joseph E. Bush Jr. ’78, Practical Theology in Church and Society (Chalice Press, 2016) brings into sharper focus two perspectives on practical theology. One is the view through the wide-angle lens of justice-oriented action. This view encompasses a broad vista of social forces for justice and injustice when evaluating local movements and local ministries. The other perspective takes the narrower focus of the action-reflection model as it is used to zoom in on individual actions and particular practices of ministry such as pastoral care. The purpose of the book is to integrate these two perspectives on practical theology.