This ground-breaking book provides an in-depth analysis of the theory and practice of sports chaplaincy in a global context. Written in an accessible style, yet based on academic evidence and theory, the contributors include those leading major national chaplaincy organisations located in the UK, US, Australia and Continental Europe, as well as chaplains and sport psychologists working in elite and amateur sport and those involved in teaching pastoral theology. Providing a rich and informative source of knowledge and inspiration for practitioners, athletes, academics and those interested in the general relationship between sport and faith, contributors also address the provision of sports chaplaincy at sporting mega-events, including the Olympic Games. This much needed overview of chaplaincy provision in sport across a range of national and international contexts and settings, including both catholic and protestant perspectives, is the first collection of its kind to bring together leading scholars in sports chaplaincy with a view to providing professional accreditation and training amidst the fast-emerging field of sports theology.
Introduction: Sports Chaplaincy: Trends, Issues and Debates Andrew Parker, Nick J. Watson and John B. White
Part 1: International Perspectives
1. Sports chaplaincy: A global overview J Stuart Weir
2. Sports chaplaincy in the UK John Boyers
3. Sports Chaplaincy and North American Society: Strategies for winning in the Club House Greg Linville
4. Sports Chaplaincy Australia Cameron Butler and Noel Mitaxa
5. Sports chaplaincy at the Olympics and Paralympics: Reflections on London 2012 Duncan Green
Part 2: Conceptualising Sports Chaplaincy
6. Doing sports chaplaincy in a fatherless age Nick J. Watson
7. Sports chaplaincy in a post-traditional religious context Ed Uszynski
8. Reviving the 'Shepherd' in Us: Pastoral theology and its relevance to sports chaplaincy in the 21st century Steven N. Waller and Harold Cottom
9. Gospel-shaped sports chaplaincy: A theologically-driven sports ministry John White
10. Reformation pastoral care in the Olympic Village Ashley Null
Part 3: Sports Chaplaincy: Practice and Praxis
11. Beyond praying for players: An exploration of the responsibilities and practices of sports chaplains Anthony M.J. Maranise
12. Finding the right key: An examination of global sports chaplaincy credentialing models and their implications for credentialing sports chaplains in the US Steven N. Waller, Lars Dzikus, Robin L. Hardin and James H. Bemiller
13. Serving the spirit? The sport psychologist and the chaplain in English Premiership football Mark Nesti
14. Moving toward a faithful relationship: Sport psychology consultants speak about the potential of engaging with spirituality in consultation Trevor J. Egli, and Leslee A. Fisher
15. Football, chaplaincy and sport psychology: Connections and possibilities Richard Gamble, Andrew Parker and Denise M. Hill
Conclusion: Game Over and Rewind John B. White, Nick J. Watson and Andrew Parker
