Edward Foley

Theological Reflection across Religious Traditions (eBook, PDF)

The Turn to Reflective Believing

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Theological reflection - connecting real life, ministry, and religious traditions - is a core component of most pastoral training. It is also a hallmark of practical theology and a common spiritual exercise among ordinary Christians trying to discern how their beliefs might influence daily living. Yet, our society is increasingly pluralistic, with growing numbers of people from varying belief systems - from Islam to Buddhism - as well as an increasing number of atheists. In this book, Edward Foley reimagines theological reflection in interfaith contexts and with those of no faith tradition. The book addresses and celebrates diverse beliefs, and envisions the practice of theological reflection in such contexts. Theological Reflection Across Religious Traditions introduces readers to the basics of traditional forms of theological reflection, then considers how it might be reconceived in different contexts - from interfaith ministers working together to reduce poverty and homelessness to people of diverse or no faith traditions strategizing to secure the dignity of undocumented immigrants. Beyond suggestions for collaborative social action, the book offers tools for productive interfaith conversation through a process Foley calls "reflective believing." This is a groundbreaking rethinking of theological reflection for today's world, proposing that people across the religious landscape can participate in reflective believing for personal and communal benefit without sacrificing their own integrity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798881877774
• Artikelnr.: 74396625

Autorenporträt

Edward Foley is Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality and the founding director of the Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a Capuchin-Franciscan and ordained Roman Catholic priest. An award winning author, he has produced more than twenty books, translated into multiple languages including From Age to Age and Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals with Herbert Anderson. A well-known speaker, he has taught in venues such as the University of Chicago and Notre Dame, presented in settings as diverse as the Mayo Clinic and the Houston Astro Dome, and lectured in over 60 Roman Catholic dioceses from India to the Philippines. He preaches and presides at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago.

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Believing from the
Outside-In Chapter Two: The Power of Language Chapter Three: Goal Setting
for Reflective Believing Chapter Four: Believing with Head, Hands, and
Heart Chapter Five: Some Assembly Required Epilogue: Gifts for the Journey
Appendix 1 Appendix 1A: Thomas Groome Appendix 1B: Holland and Henriot
Appendix 1C: Killen and de Beer Appendix 1D: Whiteheads Appendix 1E: Zaker
Appendix 2: Tribute to Michael