Spirituality in Ministerial Formation
The Dynamic of Prayer in Learning
Distributed for University of Wales Press
- Contents
- Review Quotes
Preface
Introduction
Part I
Formation Past and Present
1 Models of theological education in the first millennium
2 Models of theological education in the second millennium
3 The advent of the formation paradigm in Roman Catholic and Anglican traditions
4 Perspectives on formation in the Free Church and Orthodox traditions
5 Emerging themes, contemporary issues, research questions
Part II
The Role of Prayer in Formation: Findings and Reflections
6 Theological and empirical approaches to prayer
7 Life-giving waters: towards a pneumatology of formation
8 Dark waters: formation, prayer and the experience of inner change
9 The meeting of the waters: formation, prayer and theological knowing
10 Rivers in the desert: formation, prayer and postmodern mission
Part II
Possibilities for the Future
11 Conclusion: benefits of the formation paradigm and proposals for renewed practice
Bibliography
Index
“Andrew Mayes’s book is a treasure trove of insights for everyone involved in ministerial formation. It brings together a much-needed analysis of the concept of formation in different Church traditions and texts with an empirical study of perspectives from recently ordained ministers and college and course staff. His concluding recommendations are at once highly practical and deeply challenging; they should be studied carefully by anyone involved in planning programmes for Christian ministry. The book models the integration it commends of intellectual inquiry, practical engagement and prayerful reflection.”
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