Practical theology as a snippet discipline of “verbing and displaying the praxis of God”

This article aims to develop a diagrammatic depiction of how the different sections or ecclesial snippets (operational functions) could be portrayed in an integral approach to theory formation in practical theological thinking. It explores the notion of the "praxis of God" as a kind of coh...

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Published in:	Acta theologica Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 90 - 113
Main Author:	Louw, Daniel J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloemfontein University of the Free State 01-01-2019 University of the Free State Faculty of Theology
Subjects:	Beautification of life Christianity Epistemology Exegesis & hermeneutics Functions in pastoral caregiving Funksies in pastorale sorg God Mooimaak van lewe Operasionele ekklesiologie Operative ecclesiology Religion Spirituality Theologians Theology
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Summary:	This article aims to develop a diagrammatic depiction of how the different sections or ecclesial snippets (operational functions) could be portrayed in an integral approach to theory formation in practical theological thinking. It explores the notion of the "praxis of God" as a kind of cohesive factor in a practical teleology, framed by the Christian spiritual paradigm of the passio Dei. It is proposed that an "operative ecclesiology" should contribute to a kind of "spiritual humanism", focusing on what one can call the "beautification" of life; practical theology as fides quaerens beatitudinem.
ISSN:	1015-8758 2309-9089
DOI:	10.18820/23099089/actat.v39i2.6