Pastoral Theology: Integrating Theory and Practice

About this episode

Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith explore the complexities and intersections of pastoral theology with various disciplines.

Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith discuss "pastoral theology". Can pastoral theology be intellectually rigorous? What distinguishes "pastoral theology" from speculative theology and other subdisciplines in theology? Is there a danger of too sharply dichotomizing between these two theological projects? How does pastoral theology overlap with non-theological disciplines, like sociology, psychology, economics, cultural studies, and so on? What does the landscape of pastoral theology look like today? What are the biggest issues for effectively ministering to the Church, and spreading the Gospel, in our time and culture? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=496536... Purchase courses: https://catholicstudiesacademy.com/ #pastoral_theology, #liturgy, #holy_mass

People in this episode

Host: Jason Gale

Guests: Dr. Bulzacchelli, Dr. Smith

Topics covered

• pastoral theology
• theology
• ministry
• sociology
• psychology
• cultural studies

Keywords

• pastoral theology
• theology
• ministry
• sociology
• psychology
• cultural studies
• Gospel
• Church

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Organizations: Catholic Studies Academy

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