Mayes, Andrew D.

Spirituality in ministerial formation the dynamic of prayer in learning / [electronic resource] : Andrew D. Mayes. - Cardiff : University of Wales Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (235 p.) : ill. - Religion, education, and culture . - Religion, education, and culture. .

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-228) and index.

Part 1, Formation past and present. Models of theological education in the first millennium; Models of theological education in the second millennium; The advent of the formation paradigm in roman Catholic and Anglican traditions; Perspectives on formation in the Free Church and Orthodox traditions; Emerging themes, contemporary issues, research questions -- Part 2, The role of prayer in formation: findings and reflections. Theological and empirical approaches to prayer; Life-giving waters: towards a pneumatology of formation; Dark waters: formation, prayer and the experience of inner change; The meeting of the waters: formation, prayer and theological knowing; Rivers in the desert: formation, prayer and postmodern mission -- Part 3, Possibilities for the future. Conclusion: benefits of the formation paradigm and proposals for renewed practice.

9780708322703 (electronic bk.) 0708322700 (electronic bk.)


Theology--Study and teaching.
Prayer--Christianity--Study and teaching.
Spiritual life--Christianity.


Electronic books.

BV4020 / .M39 2009eb

230.07