practical theology — This term (from the Greek praktikos, meaning practical ) refers to the branch of theology that reflects on contemporary spiritual and moral issues in view of discerning appropriate Christian responses based on both theological principles and… … Glossary of theological terms
practical theology — noun : the branches of theological study that deal with the institutional activities of religion covering especially homiletics, pastoral theology, church polity, science of church administration, and liturgics … Useful english dictionary
practical theology — noun Date: 1828 the study of the institutional activities of religion (as preaching, church administration, pastoral care, and liturgics) … New Collegiate Dictionary
Master of Arts in Practical Theology — The Master of Arts in Practical Theology degree ( M.A.P.T. ) is an advanced theological degree at the graduate level designed to prepare students for careers in Christian ministry.cite web last =Miranda first = Dr. Elsie (Program Director)… … Wikipedia
Doctor of Practical Theology — The Doctor of Practical Theology (D.P.T., D.Th.P.) is an advanced professional degree for professionals serving Church, non profit, public, and private sector organizations, seeking to apply theological principles to their professional practice.… … Wikipedia
Theology — Theological studies redirects here. For the academic journal, see Theological Studies. Albert the Great (1193/1206–1280), patron saint of Roman Catholic theologians … Wikipedia
THEOLOGY — Introduction Defined by Richard Hooker, the Renaissance theologian, as the science of things divine, theology (from the Greek word theos, God, and logos, word, doctrine ) is a sustained, rational discourse on god , His nature, His relationship to … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Theology of Pope Benedict XVI — The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI, due to the short pontificate so far, consists mainly of two encyclical letters on love (2005) and hope (2007), apostolic documents and various speeches and interviews. As Pope, Benedict XVI has wider… … Wikipedia
theology — In the narrowest sense, the study of the knowledge of God; but more widely, in modern usage, the rational account of a religion as serviced by a range of subdisciplines which include the study of sacred texts, ethics, doctrine, history, and… … Dictionary of the Bible
practical — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun (BrE) ADJECTIVE ▪ chemistry, physics, etc. ▪ laboratory VERB + PRACTICAL ▪ sit (BrE), take … Collocations dictionary
