Poetry, Practical Theology and Reflective Practice

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Pastoral Ministry, Theology
Cover of the book Poetry, Practical Theology and Reflective Practice by Mark Pryce, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mark Pryce ISBN: 9781317076629
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 13, 2019
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Mark Pryce
ISBN: 9781317076629
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 13, 2019
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This groundbreaking study offers an innovative critical analysis of poetry as a resource for reflective practice in the context of continuing professional development. In the contemporary drive in all professions for greater rigour in education, training, and development, little attention is paid to the inner shape of learning and meaning-making for individuals and groups, especially ways in which individuals are formed for the task of their work.

Building on empirical research into the author’s professional practice, the book takes the use of poetry in clergy continuing ministerial development as a case-study to examine the value of poetry in professional learning. Setting out the advantages and limitations of poetry as a stimulant for imaginative, critical reflexivity, and formation within professional reflective practice, the study develops a practical model for group reflection around poetry, distilling pedagogical approaches for working effectively with poetry in continuing professional development.

Drawing together a number of strands of thinking about poetry, Practical Theology, and reflective practice into a tightly argued study, the book is an important methodological resource. It makes available a range of primary and secondary sources, offering researchers into professional practice a model of ethnographic research in Practical Theology which embraces innovative methods for reflexivity and theological reflection, including the value of auto-ethnographic poetry.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This groundbreaking study offers an innovative critical analysis of poetry as a resource for reflective practice in the context of continuing professional development. In the contemporary drive in all professions for greater rigour in education, training, and development, little attention is paid to the inner shape of learning and meaning-making for individuals and groups, especially ways in which individuals are formed for the task of their work.

Building on empirical research into the author’s professional practice, the book takes the use of poetry in clergy continuing ministerial development as a case-study to examine the value of poetry in professional learning. Setting out the advantages and limitations of poetry as a stimulant for imaginative, critical reflexivity, and formation within professional reflective practice, the study develops a practical model for group reflection around poetry, distilling pedagogical approaches for working effectively with poetry in continuing professional development.

Drawing together a number of strands of thinking about poetry, Practical Theology, and reflective practice into a tightly argued study, the book is an important methodological resource. It makes available a range of primary and secondary sources, offering researchers into professional practice a model of ethnographic research in Practical Theology which embraces innovative methods for reflexivity and theological reflection, including the value of auto-ethnographic poetry.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book International Rule of Law and Professional Ethics by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Mountain Environments by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Ethics for Bureaucrats by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Developing Human Capital in American Manufacturing by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Everyday Mutinies by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Bodily Democracy by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Airline Finance by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Politics and Administration by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Culture, Bodies and the Sociology of Health by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Ritual, Text and Law by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Spanish: An Essential Grammar by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Environment, Planning and Land Use by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Status, Power, and Legitimacy by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book Air Transport in the 21st Century by Mark Pryce
Cover of the book The Making of Neoliberal India by Mark Pryce
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy