practical theology
noun
: the study of the institutional activities of religion (such as preaching, church administration, pastoral care, and liturgics)
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Buck is an associate professor of practical theology at Southern California’s Azusa Pacific University, a private, evangelical Christian college.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2022
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“Practical theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practical%20theology. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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