This Dictionary is a tool for reflection, work and training which covers all Christian practices, in their multiplicity and diversity. It draws on biblical, theological and historical data, in dialogue with the human sciences when possible.
The “dictionary” format makes it possible to cover a large part of the field of practical theology in a single work, while distinguishing multiple specific subjects within the main areas of practical theology such as ministries, pastoral accompaniment, worship. and liturgy, mission and evangelization, formation, etc.
Among the many questions addressed: fellowship, spiritual gifts, conversion, evangelism, church growth, church membership, transcultural accompaniment, apologetics, but also major classical issues such as worship, public reading of the Bible, baptism, the pastor, social action, the Church council, chaplaincies, spiritual accompaniment, pastoral visit, couple and conjugality, inter-religious dialogue, sects and sectarian deviance , etc.
Among the new articles in the revised edition: mourning, addictions, visiting the sick, choirs and choirs, vocation, association law, praise, the missional Church, revitalization of Churches, speaking in public spaces, networks social, spiritual abuse, multiplication of disciples, etc.
The 65 authors of the 120 articles of Dictionary of Practical Theology come from the French-speaking world (from Europe, North America, the West Indies and Africa) and belong to various training institutions, church unions, organizations and Christian missions.
Under the direction of Bernard Huck and Christophe Paya
ISBN: 9782755004076