Preparing for qualifying exams is intense. Going back over every book and paper that might be relevent to your five topics is helpful for compiling the work you have done over the last four years. I am constantly thinking and reading about theology. One of my fascinations is the various models or … Read more about Theological Approaches: Constructive and Comparative
Constructivist or Critical Theorist (part 2 of 3)
Yesterday I admitted to social construction being my philosophical orientation within my chosen field of Practical Theology (PT). A constructivist view is important in (at least) two ways: It is an admission that we are all subjects of a constructed reality who are both actors and those who are … Read more about Constructivist or Critical Theorist (part 2 of 3)
I’m Into Practical Theology (part 1 of 3)
Philosophy is a hobby for me. I blog about it here a lot because I really enjoy the dialogue and I learn tons in the exchange of ideas. I have had to cut back on blogging as I am now preparing for my qualifying exams. While I am getting a PhD in Practical Theology, the inescapable fact is that the … Read more about I’m Into Practical Theology (part 1 of 3)