Yale University Library Research Guides: Practical Theology: Theology and Chaplaincy

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Foundations of Chaplaincy by Alan T. Baker An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincy.
A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies by Christopher Swift (Editor); Mark Cobb (Editor); Andrew Todd (Editor) Explores fundamental issues and critical questions in chaplaincy, spanning key areas of health care, the prison service, education and military chaplaincy.
Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care: A Practical Clergy and Chaplain's Handbook The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers--a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. Integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care.
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the Twenty-First Century by Wendy Cadge (Editor); Shelly Rambo (Editor) Provides a road map for training and renewing chaplains across a professional continuum that spans major sectors of American society, including hospitals, prisons, universities, the military, and nursing homes.

Forgiveness: A Theology by Anthony Bash A theological exploration of personal forgiveness. It sets forgiveness in its ancient and biblical context, as well as drawing on contemporary debates among philosophers, psychological therapists, and international relations theorists.
Embodied Peacebuilding: Reconciliation as Practical Theology by Leah Robinson Looks at the concept of reconciliation from a theological point of view, analysing its use historically within theology and presenting a new model of a practical theology of reconciliation. Using narrative research, it explores this idea within the context of Northern Ireland.
Christopraxis: A Practical Theology of the Cross (Online) by Andrew Root
Living Christianity: A Pastoral Theology for Today by Shannon Craigo-Snell; Shawnthea Monroe (Editor) Takes a look at the need for accessible, pastorally relevant theological reflection on the chief mysteries that inform Christian living today. The book addresses four specific Christian doctrines: creation, Christology, sin, and church, offering historical background and systematic framework for understanding what is at stake in each for contemporary Christians.