Welcoming Children: A Practical Theology of Childhood

Welcoming Children develops a theology of childhood both from a theological perspective and from practical experience in...
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Author: Joyce A. Mercer
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Language: English
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Welcoming Children: A Practical Theology of Childhood by Mercer, Joyce A.

Welcoming Children: A Practical Theology of Childhood

$73.19

Welcoming Children: A Practical Theology of Childhood

$73.19
Author: Joyce A. Mercer
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Welcoming Children develops a theology of childhood both from a theological perspective and from practical experience in children and youth ministry. The author draws insights from classic and modern feminist theologians, pastoral theologians, and contemporary cultural criticism to offer strategies for educational and liturgical practices in congregations that welcome children and contribute to their flourishing. Mercer outlines a feminist practical theology of childhood exploring five basic theological claims: 1) children as gifts and parenting as a religious practice of stewardship; 2) welcoming those who care for children; 3) children as fully human; 4) children as part of God's purposes; and 5) acknowledging and transforming the sufferings of children. Her compelling argument reframes ministries with children as processes through which the church can become the foundation for children forming identities that resist consumerist culture and instead walk in the ways of Jesus.

Author: Joyce A. Mercer
Publisher: Chalice Press
Published: 11/01/2005
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 6.00h x 8.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780827242517


Review Citation(s):
Christian Century 03/07/2006 pg. 41

About the Author
Joyce Ann Mercer is Professor of Practical Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary. Before joining the faculty at VTS, she served on faculties at San Francisco Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union, and at Union Theological Seminary in the Philippines. Dr. Mercer has also served as a parish minister, hospital chaplin, and clinical social worker.

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