Practical theology and qualitative research / John Swinton; Harriet Mowat.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : SCM Press, c2016.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvi, 301 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:- 9780334049883
- BV3 .S95 2016
Current library | Collection | Call number | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Judith Thomas Library Judith Thomas Library Research Section | JTL Research Collection | BV 3 .S95 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | AUA22246 | Checked out | 13/05/2024 | AUA22246 |
Originally published: 2006
Part 1. Theoretical foundations. What is practical theology? --
What is qualitative research? --
Practical theology and qualitative research methods --
Part 2. Research projects. Researching personal experience: depression and spirituality --
Researching a local church: exploring an 'emergent church' --
Researching ministry: what do chaplains do? --
Researching pastoral issues: religious communities and suicide --
Participatory research: researching with marginalized people --
Action research: researching the spiritual lives of people with profound and complex intellectual disabilities --
Conclusion: Practical theology as action research --
Appendix 1: The practice of research: analysing data.
Practical Theology and Qualitative Research examines methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection. Practical theology is a growing discipline in its own right, and the authors offer the latest thinking in this area; of how to use theological learning in practical situations.