Theology

James Keating has gathered in this volume a group of essays by leading moral theologians on the topic of how being good is related to being holy in the context of pastoral life.

In Speaking of Sin, Barbara Brown Taylor brings her fresh perspective to words that often cause us discomfort and have widely fallen into neglect: sin, damnation, repentance, penance, and salvation. In recovering this lost language in our worship and individual lives, she shows how we can take part in the divine work of redemption.

In an overwhelming world, how can our lives be shaped to their greatest potential? David F. Ford examines the whirl of life today - the endless information that inundates us and pervades our lives. He serves up practical wisdom for coping creatively, offering a vision of genuine Christian life that can face the best and worst of today's world.

This studyguide offers newcomers a step by step introduction to understanding what theological reflection is and helps them to explore which of the methods introduced best suits them and their particular situation. Practical in emphasis, it provides students with a wide variety of worked examples and opportunities to carry out their own exercises.