A study of the theoretical background and the theological foundations of pastoral theology for graduate and undergraduate students. The text comprises an introductory section giving a critical overview of pastoral theology, and goes on to provide selections from classic readings and newly commissioned articles on the subject.
Provides an overview of pastoral and practical theology in the form of articles and extracts with commentary.

Contents
Introduction: How to Use This Book.
Part I: Modern Pastoral and Practical Theology in Historical Perspective.
Part II: Approaches and Methods in Pastoral and Practical Theology.
Part III: Relating Theory and Practice to Perspectives and Issues in Pastoral and Practical Theology.
Part IV: Evaluating Pastoral and Practical Theology.
Bibliography.
Index.