Presents a study in the area of theological education. This title traces the origin and evolution of the formation model of training and identifies what difference this paradigm makes to the practice. It offers ideas for a renewed understanding and praxis of the role of prayer in learning. It is intended for the theological students and teachers.
CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION PART 1 Formation Past & Present CHAPTER 1 Models of theological education in the first millennium CHAPTER 2 Models of theological education in the second millennium CHAPTER 3 The advent of the formation paradigm in Roman Catholic and Anglican traditions CHAPTER 4 Perspectives on formation in the Free Church and Orthodox traditions CHAPTER 5 Emerging themes, contemporary issues, research questions PART 2 The Role of Prayer in Formation: Findings and Reflections CHAPTER 6 Theological & empirical approaches to prayer CHAPTER 7 Life-giving waters: towards a pneumatology of formation CHAPTER 8 Dark Waters: formation, prayer & the experience of inner change CHAPTER 9 Meeting of waters: formation, prayer and theological knowing CHAPTER 10 Rivers in the desert: formation, prayer and post-modern mission PART 3 Possibilities for the Future CHAPTER 11 Benefits of the formation paradigm and proposals for renewed practice REFERENCES
