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Introduction to Pastoral Theology

Theology is not simply an academic discipline. Theological reflection takes place in the "rough and tumble" of life. It relates to the real world in which people are born, live, and die. It is our theological reflection on God's dealings with us in the "real" world which gives us the raw material for pastoral theology.

Module Aims

• to introduce you to some of the aims and methods of pastoral theology

• to provide an elementary biblical basis and rationale for the pursuit of pastoral theology

• to give you the opportunity to see some of the relationships between biblical and theological studies, and the life issues we must face day by day

• to give you the chance for some personal reflection on some issues of personal relevance, and

• to give you the chance to explore some of the fundamental issues involved in grief and bereavement.

You will be guided through a set of activities, and instructed when to return written work to your tutor.

Reading

In each unit you will have to do some reading (of the bible and some text books) which is carefully set out for you. As well as the supplied notes you will need:

• a Bible (preferably with a good cross-referencing system)





• a copy of the 3-volume Illustrated Bible Dictionary [IVP], or its more compact form simply called the  New Bible Dictionary.





• Sinclair B. Ferguson et al. (Eds) New Dictionary of Theology [IVP, Lecester, 1988]

Any Other Questions?

The staff at HTC would be pleased to answer any other questions you might have. Please contact Highland Theological College UHI:

Tel. 01349 780000  Fax. 01349 780001 email htc@uhi.ac.uk