Picture from the APT session at AAR
Here is a picture from the APT session at the American Academy of Religion yesterday, “Practical Theology for Politically Charged Situations.” Presenters included Mai-Anh Le Tran (Eden Theological Seminary), Leah Gunning Francis (Eden Theological Seminary), Virginia Lee (Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary), and Reginald Blount (Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary). Nancy Ramsay (Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University) presided. […]
[Updated] APT session at the American Academy of Religion: Description and Papers Here
The Association of Practical Theology is pleased to announce details for our session at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta, Georgia. Please share these details with all who would be interested. We look forward to a terrific program. We are posting the presentations in advance, to facilitate more discussion during […]
Adam Possamai on "Multifaith Pragmatic Chaplaincy" in Australia
Another PT text from this semester: Emma Percy's Mothering as a Metaphor for Ministry
Occasionally, I’ve been posting about readings I’m using in practical theology courses this semester. Here’s another one: Emma Percy, Mothering as a Metaphor for Ministry (Burlington, Ashgate: 2014). It has not been common for me to work from parenting literature (in theology or other disciplines) metaphorically or analogically in practical theology courses, but this book […]
APT 2016 Biennial Conference Registration and Housing Coming in December
In reply to some questions we’ve been getting about Registration and Housing for the 2016 Biennial Conference in NYC, April 8-10: Registration and Housing will open in December. There will be registration options for APT members and non-members. There will also be a discounted student registration rate. In terms of Housing options, we will announce […]
APT 2016 Biennial Schedule Updated
We’ve updated the Schedule for the 2016 Biennial Conference in NYC. Check it out under the “2016 Biennial Conference Information” tab here on the website.
APT at AAR: Information here!
The Association of Practical Theology is pleased to announce details for our session at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta, Georgia. Please share these details with all who would be interested. We look forward to a terrific program. The papers from this session will be posted in advance here at […]
Practical Theology, Trauma and Forgiveness
(Click post heading to see the video) “Creating Interdisciplinary Conversations on Practical Theology Issues: Trauma and Forgiveness,” Boston University School of Theology… from February 2015:
Templeton Foundation Session at AAR
Friends of the APT have asked that we share information about the Templeton Foundation Session on the Saturday evening of the American Academy of Religion (Atlanta), in honor of Jean Vanier and l’Arche. A flyer for the session is here: 2015_JTF_AAR_program_ad_final 090115 Here are some highlights from the ceremony awarding Vanier the Templeton Prize this […]
Practical Theology's History: Some of it is in our archives
Did you know that the APT is the successor to what began–in 1950–as the Association of Seminary Professors in the Practical Fields? The report of their first “Biennial Conference” from June 1950 has them discussing the purpose and rationale for the ASPPF, as well as “Re-designing professional education for the ministry” and “Toward a body […]