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FROM "APPLIED THEOLOGY"
TO "PRACTICAL THEOLOGY" - Although my focus is directed mainly
toward concerns and developments (the "cutting edges," as it were) in
the South African scene, the data which I present should have
significance and application also in North America and elsewhere,
where gospel preaching is an important element in the religiosociological
structure.
1. Introduction and Orientation
Terminology - In my use of the term "practical theology" rather than "applied
theology," or even, to some extent, "pastoral theology," I am making
a conscious and definite distinction between practical theology as a
science and the training and technical equipping of pastors for the
gospel ministry. For the best results, a proper understanding and use of
the latter should-perhaps, must-be undergirded by the former.
At this juncture I should make evident my definitions of "method"
and "methodology," two terms that are frequently confused with each
other (and thus wrongly used)
1.1.2 Introduction and Orientation
,Terminology - By and large, a "method" refers to the
way or the procedure by which certain aims and objectives are attained.
"Methodology," on the other hand, denotes the scientific study of
methods or procedures undertaken in the cause of research.
Objectives - In preparing this article 1 have had several objectives or goals in
mind. First of all, I wish to set forth a bird's-eye view of some of the
approaches in practical theology that are especially relevant to the
situation in Southern Africa.
2.Objectives - Second, I briefly discuss some of the
characteristics of practical theology as a communicative theological
operational science
3.Objectives - And third, I call attention to some problems relating
to applied theology, my purpose being to address these problems,
not for negative criticism, but so as to construct a practical-theology
approach that may assist the church in an essential area of its work.
The Rise of Practical theology
Models in South Afiica - The outcome in South Africa was the rise of
numerous models of practical theology.
The Rise of Practical theology
Models in South Afiica
In the mid-1960s there was - In the mid-1960s there was, especially in Germany, an
intense
discussion of fundamental questions in the discipline of practical
theology-so much so, in fact, that this discipline suddenly took on an
amazing new lease on life
The Rise of Practical theology - Bastian
,appealed to practical theologians to shake off the chains of dogma and
to stand on their own two feet
The Rise of Practical theology
but: J. A. Wolfaardt - a colleague in the Department of Practical Theology at the
University of
South Africa, introduced practical theology as a communicative
operational science, both to the University and to South Africa.
The Rise of Practical theology
but: H. D.Bastian - reacted against Karl Barth's view that the "what" of theology is
the determining factor while the "how" is of no real importance.
2. Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (1) The empirical-analytical
approach of H. D. Bastian and K. W. Dahm;
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (2) the approach of Gert Otto (and also
N. Greinacher and Y. Spiegel), based on dialectics and
the criticism of ideology; and
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (3) a hybrid or intermediate approach
fostered by C. Baumler, R. Zerfass, and D. Stollberg.
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - Bastian's empirical-analytical approach
(and also Dahm's) is explicitly associated with concepts from the critical rationalism of K. Popper
and H. Albert
, Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - Theories based on this approach are
characterized
by their attempt to render the actions of the church scientifically
verifiable.
in South Africa. According to Coenie Burger, two such
additional approaches to practical theology characterize the South
African scene: - "confessional" , "contextual"
Most South
African Universities have been heavily influenced by the former, which
is essentially a "Dutch-Reformed" approach to practical theology. - confessional"
approach, which may be briefly characterized
as follows:
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (1) The study of the Bible is central
and it is the only norm and source of practical theology; W. D. Jonker suggests that practical
theology stands in the service of the Word of God
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (2) Guidelines
for the service of the church are deductively derived from a theological theory based on
Reformed theology.
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (3) The church and the service of
the church are central
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (4) the training of ministers is the
most
important task of practical theology.
J. A. Wolfaardt suggests that
EXAM GUIDE 2025
|MOST COMMON QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
FROM "APPLIED THEOLOGY"
TO "PRACTICAL THEOLOGY" - Although my focus is directed mainly
toward concerns and developments (the "cutting edges," as it were) in
the South African scene, the data which I present should have
significance and application also in North America and elsewhere,
where gospel preaching is an important element in the religiosociological
structure.
1. Introduction and Orientation
Terminology - In my use of the term "practical theology" rather than "applied
theology," or even, to some extent, "pastoral theology," I am making
a conscious and definite distinction between practical theology as a
science and the training and technical equipping of pastors for the
gospel ministry. For the best results, a proper understanding and use of
the latter should-perhaps, must-be undergirded by the former.
At this juncture I should make evident my definitions of "method"
and "methodology," two terms that are frequently confused with each
other (and thus wrongly used)
1.1.2 Introduction and Orientation
,Terminology - By and large, a "method" refers to the
way or the procedure by which certain aims and objectives are attained.
"Methodology," on the other hand, denotes the scientific study of
methods or procedures undertaken in the cause of research.
Objectives - In preparing this article 1 have had several objectives or goals in
mind. First of all, I wish to set forth a bird's-eye view of some of the
approaches in practical theology that are especially relevant to the
situation in Southern Africa.
2.Objectives - Second, I briefly discuss some of the
characteristics of practical theology as a communicative theological
operational science
3.Objectives - And third, I call attention to some problems relating
to applied theology, my purpose being to address these problems,
not for negative criticism, but so as to construct a practical-theology
approach that may assist the church in an essential area of its work.
The Rise of Practical theology
Models in South Afiica - The outcome in South Africa was the rise of
numerous models of practical theology.
The Rise of Practical theology
Models in South Afiica
In the mid-1960s there was - In the mid-1960s there was, especially in Germany, an
intense
discussion of fundamental questions in the discipline of practical
theology-so much so, in fact, that this discipline suddenly took on an
amazing new lease on life
The Rise of Practical theology - Bastian
,appealed to practical theologians to shake off the chains of dogma and
to stand on their own two feet
The Rise of Practical theology
but: J. A. Wolfaardt - a colleague in the Department of Practical Theology at the
University of
South Africa, introduced practical theology as a communicative
operational science, both to the University and to South Africa.
The Rise of Practical theology
but: H. D.Bastian - reacted against Karl Barth's view that the "what" of theology is
the determining factor while the "how" is of no real importance.
2. Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (1) The empirical-analytical
approach of H. D. Bastian and K. W. Dahm;
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (2) the approach of Gert Otto (and also
N. Greinacher and Y. Spiegel), based on dialectics and
the criticism of ideology; and
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - (3) a hybrid or intermediate approach
fostered by C. Baumler, R. Zerfass, and D. Stollberg.
Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - Bastian's empirical-analytical approach
(and also Dahm's) is explicitly associated with concepts from the critical rationalism of K. Popper
and H. Albert
, Three Basic Approaches to Practical Theology as
a Theological Operational Science. Three different approaches pertaining to practical theology
as an,operational science can be distinguished: - Theories based on this approach are
characterized
by their attempt to render the actions of the church scientifically
verifiable.
in South Africa. According to Coenie Burger, two such
additional approaches to practical theology characterize the South
African scene: - "confessional" , "contextual"
Most South
African Universities have been heavily influenced by the former, which
is essentially a "Dutch-Reformed" approach to practical theology. - confessional"
approach, which may be briefly characterized
as follows:
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (1) The study of the Bible is central
and it is the only norm and source of practical theology; W. D. Jonker suggests that practical
theology stands in the service of the Word of God
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (2) Guidelines
for the service of the church are deductively derived from a theological theory based on
Reformed theology.
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (3) The church and the service of
the church are central
The "confessional" approach,briefly characterized - (4) the training of ministers is the
most
important task of practical theology.
J. A. Wolfaardt suggests that
