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Let's Do Theology: Resources for Contextual Theology: Resources for Contextual Theology; completely updated and revised

Let's Do Theology: Resources for Contextual Theology: Resources for Contextual Theology; completely updated and revised

by Laurie Green (Author)

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    Illustrated 2009

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Synopsis

This is an updated, critically acclaimed set text on Contextual Theological Method. This is an updated, new edition of a critically acclaimed set text on Contextual Theological Method. "Let's Do Theology" is an intensely practical book drawing examples from parish life and educational experience in the UK and overseas. It will describe how to strike the balance between unthinking but faithful action and careful theological reflection. The book offers a proven method for contextual theology, with full analysis and radical critique. It enables ordinary women and men to take part in the theological enterprise (democratizing theology).

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 208
 Edition: 2nd
 Publisher: Mowbray
Published: 12 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 0826425518
ISBN 13: 9780826425515

Media Reviews

Now a bishop in the Church of England, Green wrote the first edition in 1989 drawing on his 20 years of ordained ministry in Birmingham and his work with an educational psychologist. Writing for lay readers as well as seminary students, he describes a style of theology that pays close attention to the context. Central to his approach are the four phases of starting from experience, exploring, reflecting, and responding. Other topics include transforming theology, challenging implications, and other styles of theologizing. -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.


' Accessible theology might seem like a contradiction. Surely theology is a discipline for the professional specialist. It's not, as Bishop Laurie Green shows us in his marvellous book. Take a look. Theology is how we talk, think and act in relation to God and our neighbour. Its use is not to argue about hot button controversies but as a way to make sense of the mundane events of daily life. Bishop Green wants Theology to become a tool for the transformation of our own lives and of the society we seek to serve. Laurie Green is a teacher and theologian but also a bishop with years of practical experience of pastoral care for thousands of people in city, rural and multi-cultural settings. He has written precisely for this purpose: to assist ordinary Christians find the words and framework to think and speak themselves about God in everyday life. St. Anselm, 11th C. Archbishop of Canterbury wrote about faith seeking understanding and proposed that each of us must explore our faith to the full capacity of our abilities. The First Letter of Peter tells us always to be prepared to give a reason for the hope that lies within us. Read this book. It is simple, direct, practical and wise. And make the connection between the best of our theological heritage and your own daily experience.'

The Right Reverend Colin R. Johnson, Anglican Bishop of Toronto
Author Bio
As one of the longest serving bishops in the present Church of England The Rt Revd Laurie Green, Bishop of Bradwell, has many bones to pick with the institution he serves. He has years of experience in parishes and running theological courses helping clergy and laity to engage in exciting contextual theology. Twice the author of a Church Times 'book of the year', his recent publications include 'The Impact of the Global - an urban theology' (Church House) and 'Urban Ministry and the Kingdom of God' (SPCK).