Truthful Action: Explorations in Practical Theology

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A ground-breaking contribution to current debates within Practical Theology and to thinking about its future.Professor Forrester argues that the boundaries of Practical Theology must be extended, and that it must be both seriously theological, and also engaged in sincere dialogue with other disciplines, the Church and society. He considers especially ministerial formation and Public Theology as areas where Practical Theology has an important contribution to make, and presents case studies looking at the practical implications of different approaches.

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'For over two decades Professor Forrester has been at the heart of shaping practical theology at Edinburgh University. A number of passions have been central to his task: ecumenism, public theology, justice and poverty in Britain and overseas. These passions appear on almost every page of this splendid and challenging collection of studies. Here are the mature judgments of a theologian and churchperson who really cares.' Professor Robin Gill, University of Kent at Canterbury 'The international ferment over the birth of a new practical theology will be greatly enriched by Truthful Action. We have needed a clear and forceful model of practical theology that is simultaneously confessional, ecclesial, and public - one that brings Barth and MacIntyre into the centre of the world practical theology discussion. Duncan Forrester's new book answers this need.' Professor Don Browning, University of Chicago
"This is a mature book by a well-read and devout Christian. His passion for learning and for the gospel are evident throughout...Duncan Forrester has given us serious theology and a way of engagement with society. I warmly recommend it."--Theology, Sept/Oct 2001
"readers will discover here what a powerful relevant and exciting thing (practical) theology is. A must, for ministers and all who want their Christian faith to have some relevance to the world in which they live."--The Expository Times, September 2001
"Here is a book from a practical theologian of an international standing, offering one of the most thoughtful explorations of practice as truthful action in recent years." --Theological Book Review Feed the Minds
"[Forrester's] explorations are wide, insightful, clarifying, and, I believe, will lead to truthful action....excellent resource for graduate and seminary courses in practical theology."--Gaile M. Pohlhaus, Theological Studies, March 2003

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Duncan B. Forrester is Emeritus Professor of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology in the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.