Learning from the Faith Community (original) (raw)

This paper proposes a narrative approach to theological reflection that better suits both the nature of the D.Min. degree as a professional degree in the practice of ministry and the current reality in most parishes that the faith community now consists of members who do not originate from a single theological tradition or single social background but reflect instead the contemporary mobility between communities and denominational traditions. The role of theological reflection assumed in this paper is one that enables the student ministry researcher/leader to better understand the nature of the practicing faith community where she participates.