Practical theology and the one body of Christ : toward a missional-ecumenical model /
Hastings, Thomas John
Practical theology and the one body of Christ : toward a missional-ecumenical model / - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., ©2007 - xi, 233 Pages., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm - Studies in practical theology .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-229) and index
Introduction. The cultural captivity of contemporary North American practical theology ; The critical theoretic correlational model ; The critical praxis correlational model ; The transformational model -- Biblical, theological, and missiological grounds for a missional-ecumenical approach to practical theology. Charismatic, missional, ecumenical praxis within the "one body of Christ" ; The demographic transformation of world Christianity and the twilight of "mainline" Protestant foreign missions ; Facing up to the tensions between the gospel, church, and culture. The conversion-encounter axis between gospel and culture ; The reciprocal relationship axis between gospel and church ; The missionary dialogue axis between church and culture -- Gospel, church, and culture tensions in Meiji, Japan. Tamura Naomi and his times: education from above ; The Japanese bride incident.
9780802817600 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802817602 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2006039452
Tamura, Naoomi, 1858-1935
Missions--Theory
Theology, Practical
Japan--Church history--20th century
266.001
Practical theology and the one body of Christ : toward a missional-ecumenical model / - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., ©2007 - xi, 233 Pages., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm - Studies in practical theology .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-229) and index
Introduction. The cultural captivity of contemporary North American practical theology ; The critical theoretic correlational model ; The critical praxis correlational model ; The transformational model -- Biblical, theological, and missiological grounds for a missional-ecumenical approach to practical theology. Charismatic, missional, ecumenical praxis within the "one body of Christ" ; The demographic transformation of world Christianity and the twilight of "mainline" Protestant foreign missions ; Facing up to the tensions between the gospel, church, and culture. The conversion-encounter axis between gospel and culture ; The reciprocal relationship axis between gospel and church ; The missionary dialogue axis between church and culture -- Gospel, church, and culture tensions in Meiji, Japan. Tamura Naomi and his times: education from above ; The Japanese bride incident.
9780802817600 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0802817602 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2006039452
Tamura, Naoomi, 1858-1935
Missions--Theory
Theology, Practical
Japan--Church history--20th century
266.001