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Professional Associations of Practical Theology
- Association of Practical Theology
- British and Irish Association of Practical Theology
- College of Health Care Chaplains
- European Council for Pastoral Care and Counselling
- European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy
- Faculté de théologie de l'Université catholique de Louvain
- International Academy of Practical Theology
- International Council on Pastoral Care and Counselling
- Practical Theology in South Africa/Praktiese Teologie in Suid-Afrika
- Société Internationale de Théologie Pratique
- Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counselling
Association of Practical Theology
The purpose of the Association of Practical Theology (APT) is to promote critical discourse that integrates theological reflection and practice. Reconstituted from its predecessor organizations 1984, the APT was sparked by the investigation of practical theology as an integrative hermeneutical endeavor at the heart of theological education, characterizing not only the ministerial sub-disciplines but also a manner and method of engaged reflection.
The APT meets annually in conjunction with the AAR as an additional meeting for a two and half hour session and biennially for a three day meeting. The biennial meeting allows the membership to study issues in greater depth and conduct its formal business. The APT welcomes new members from all areas of religious and theological study who have an interest in the critical examination of religious traditions and practices.
Internetlink: practicaltheology.org
British and Irish Association of Practical Theology
Aims of the Association are:
- To advance teaching, learning and research in pastoral studies and practical theology.
- To promote contact and exchange between the various contexts of practical theology, education and training.
- To organize events and consultations appropriate to the above.
- To foster international links and activities, especially in collaboration with the International Academy of Practical Theology.
- To encourage interchange between the worlds of practical theology, pastoral care and counseling, and local and national faith communities.
Internetlink: www.biapt.org.uk
College of Health Care Chaplains
The College of Health Care Chaplains is a multi-faith, interdenominational, professional organisation, which is open to all recognised healthcare Chaplaincy staff, both paid and voluntary, and to those with an interest in healthcare Chaplaincy. The College exists to promote the professional standing of healthcare Chaplaincy and that of its members both nationally and within health and social care organisations.
Internetlink: www.healthcarechaplains.org
European Council for Pastoral Care and Counselling
The Council is formed of representatives of national organisations (normally one per country) or by individuals representing countries where national organizations do not exist.
The tasks of the Council are:
- To facilitate a network in Europe by providing information and exchange in the field of pastoral care and counselling
- To organize a conference every four years to which are invited organizations and individuals who have an active involvement in the practice, teaching or supervising of pastoral care and counselling (this includes counsellors, therapists, CPE-supervisors, professors of pastoral care, chaplains, parish pastors, people involved in crisis line ministries etc)
Internetlink: www.ecpcc.info
European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy
The purpose of the network is to work for the development of professional guidelines required to minister to the existential and spiritual needs of patients, relatives and staff, to share and learn from one another and to promote a high quality standard of Health Care Chaplaincy in Europe.
Internetlink: www.eurochaplains.org
Faculté de théologie de l'Université catholique de Louvain
La Faculté de théologie est reconnue pour ses nombreuses publications, couvrant l'ensemble des champs de la réflexion religieuse, tantôt de niveau hautement spécialisé, tantôt davantage axé sur la vulgarisation.
Trois revues scientifiques ont une renommée internationale:
Une nouvelle revue vient de voir le jour:
Les Cahiers Internationaux de Théologie Pratique publient en ligne des contributions en théologie pratique organisées en trois séries : "Documents" (sources historiques ou contemporaines), "Recherches" (recherches universitaires de qualité), "Actes" (actes de colloques ou de journées d'étude en théologie pratique). Nous sommes heureux de vous faire part du lancement du site de publication de recherches, intitulé "Cahiers internationaux de théologie pratique" (CITP): www.pastoralis.org.
Le Groupe de recherche en théologie pratique
Le Groupe de recherche en théologie pratique a été créé pour faciliter la coordination de chercheurs et de lieux de recherche en Belgique francophone. Le projet de ce Groupe est né de divers constats issus des recherches et pratiques de plusieurs professeurs de la faculté de théologie de l'UCL depuis cinq ans. Nous menons déjà bien des actions de recherche et de service à la société. Ces composantes de nos activités sont étroitement liées aux réalités des institutions chrétiennes, particulièrement catholiques, en Belgique francophone. Les quatre diocèses francophones et les congrégations religieuses sont nos partenaires naturels dans ces domaines. Leurs membres et leurs multiples actions constituent des lieux d'observation privilégiés pour nos recherches et celles de nos chercheurs.
Internetlink : www.uclouvain.be/360851.html
International Academy of Practical Theology
The purpose of the International Academy of Practical Theology is the study of and critical reflection on practical theological thought and action. This critical reflection should be pursued with attention to the various historical and cultural contexts in which practical theology is done. Out of respect for the diversity of these contexts, the Academy seeks to promote international, interracial, and ecumenical dialogue and understanding.
Internetlink: www.ia-pt.org
International Council on Pastoral Care and Counselling
ICPCC represents a truly international, ecumenical and proactive movement of women and men desiring to respond to current needs and situations faced by real life people in the world through the skills and mediations of pastoral care and counselling.
The Council serves as a 'web-like' network of people to
- help promote the reflective practice of Pastoral Care and Counselling throughout the world
- inform, educate and inspire practitioners of Pastoral Care and Counselling in every place
- enable practitioners to be in touch with each other and to learn from good practice wherever it occurs
- to oversee the running of "International Congresses" every four years
Internetlink: www.icpcc.net
Practical Theology in South Africa/Praktiese Teologie in Suid-Afrika
Practical Theology is at home studying communication acts that serve the gospel of the Kingdom. These are not only communication acts of the congregation but also actions of the faithful outside the formal context of the congregation. In fact the field of study touches on the actions on the congregation in worship, the congregation in training and the congregation in its functioning.
Internetlink: www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_practheo.html
Société Internationale de Théologie Pratique
La SITP est une association de caractère scientifique. Elle a pour objet de grouper les personnes qui, à un niveau universitaire, enseignent ou font de la recherche en appliquant les méthodes de la théologie pratique ou en faisant l'analyse de ces méthodes. La SITP privilégie quatre objectifs :
- Regrouper, sur une base interconfessionnelle chrétienne, les personnes ci-haut désignées qui ont en commun l'usage de la langue française
- Développer les relations et les échanges entre les chercheurs en théologie pratique
- Organiser périodiquement un Congrès international
- Favoriser la diffusion de la recherche en théologie pratique.
C'est le 30 mai 1992, à Crêt-Bérard (Suisse), qu'était fondée la Société Internationale de Théologie Pratique par les universitaires participant au premier Congrès international œcuménique et francophone convoqué par Bernard Reymond de l'Institut romand de pastorale de l'Université de Lausanne.
Internetlink : www.sitp.org
Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counselling
The "Society for Intercultural Pastoral Care and Counselling" (SIPCC) is a community of counsellors, pastors, supervisors, teachers, scholars, s and other pastoral caregivers committed to enrich the field of pastoral studies and pastoral practices. The purpose of the Society is to equip persons for pastoral care and counselling in the midst of diverse cultural contexts. Coming from a Christian background SIPCC engages in dialogue with other faiths and religions aiming at justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
Internetlink : www.sipcc.org