CPT Today
CPT Today is the blog of The Center for Practical Theology. Here you’ll find posts under the categories of Book Reviews, News and Events, Opportunities, Perspectives, Practical Theology Profiles, and Research Reflections. Interested in submitting? Please see our submission guidelines and feel free to be in touch with cpt@bu.edu with any questions!
AAR Reading Religion Book Review: Christian Practical Wisdom: What It Is, Why it Matters
One new monograph of interest within practical theological circles is Christian Practical Wisdom: What It Is, Why It Matters, by Dorothy C. Bass, Kathleen A. Cahalan, Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, James R. Nieman, and Christian Batalden Scharen. Today we are sharing Dustin D. Benac's book review as featured on the Reading Religion book review website. More
Moral Monday National Day of Action in Boston: Student and Alumna Reflections
On September 12, 2016, hundreds of clergy and laity from many traditions marched from Boston Common to the Statehouse in the nationwide Moral Monday National Day of Action. In solidarity with gatherings at 25 state capitols throughout the country, participants sang, shared and listened to testimonies. More
Praxis and Practice in Theology Conference
Practical the
ology is a discipline with many contexts and conversation partners, and our faculty are engaged in research initiatives that span the globe. In October, Dr. Claire Wolfteich gave a keynote address entitled "The study of practices: Investigations in Practical Theology and Spirituality Studies" at the Praxis and Practice in Theology Conference at Arhaus University in Denmark. More
Save the Date for the 9th Annual Lecture and Reception
You are warmly invited to
The Center for Practical Theology
9th Annual Lecture and Reception
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
Job Posting: Faculty Position in Spiritual Formation at LSTC
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) welcomes applications and nominations for a tenure-eligible position with primary teaching responsibilities in the area of Spiritual Formation and complementary expertise in another critical area, such as Leadership/Congregational Development, New Testament, Black Studies, Latino/a/Hispanic Ministry, or Multicultural Competency. More
Job Posting: Position in Practical Theology and the Practices of Ministry at WFU School of Divinity
Wake Forest University School of Divinity invites applications for a position in Practical Theology and the Practices of Ministry, with preference given to candidates with advanced academic work in Homiletics, Leadership Studies, or Education and Community Formation. The ideal candidate will have multiple competencies in these teaching and research areas. More
Job Posting: University Lecturer, Protestant Theological University (Groningen)
The PThU is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic theologian. We are offering a Tenure Track for the Position of University Lecturer in the Field of Diaconal Studies (0.8 FTE, based in Groningen). More
Opportunities for Scholars from ATS
The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) recently shared these opportunities for funding that might be of interest to practical theology students and scholars. ATS does not have any role in funding or awarding these opportunities, and notes that all applications should be directed to the organizations sponsoring the opportunities. Please follow this link to read more about these opportunities.
Mind the Tiller: Leading a Church to Closure
By The Rev. Dr. Gail Cafferata, Visiting Researcher at the Center for Practical Theology and Priest Associate, The Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa, CA
I’m a fairly decent sailor so I gladly signed up for our sailing club’s cruise up San Rafael Creek. With 8 knot winds, the tide in our favor, and warm sun it was a wondrous morning. I was the skipper of our 14’ Vagabond dinghy while my husband Bob managed the jib. We enjoyed a gentle run up the creek and lunch together at a dockside restaurant before heading back to San Pablo Bay with five other boats. More
Celebrating the life of Practical Theology pioneer Allen Joe Moore (Sept. 7, 1927-Sept. 18, 2016)
On October 4, 2016 many gathered at Marsh Chapel at Boston University School of Theology to celebrate the life and memory of Dr. Allen Joe Moore (BUSTH '63). Allen was a pioneer in the field of practical theology, publishing prolifically and mentoring generations of students on the relationship between practical theology and religious education; Christianity and culture; family life and sexuality; and liberation approaches to education. More