Swinton, John 1957- creator Mowat, Harriet text xxu London SCM Press c2016 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xvi, 301 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. Practical Theology and Qualitative Research examines methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection. Practical theology is a growing discipline in its own right, and the authors offer the latest thinking in this area; of how to use theological learning in practical situations. Part 1. Theoretical foundations. What is practical theology? -- What is qualitative research? -- Practical theology and qualitative research methods -- Part 2. Research projects. Researching personal experience: depression and spirituality -- Researching a local church: exploring an 'emergent church' -- Researching ministry: what do chaplains do? -- Researching pastoral issues: religious communities and suicide -- Participatory research: researching with marginalized people -- Action research: researching the spiritual lives of people with profound and complex intellectual disabilities -- Conclusion: Practical theology as action research -- Appendix 1: The practice of research: analysing data. John Swinton; Harriet Mowat. Originally published: 2006 Theology, Practical Methodology Christianity and the social sciences BV3 .S95 2016 9780334049883 180208 20180208111013.0