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Dying to live? : a theological and practical workbook on death, dying and beareavement / Marian Carter.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : SCM Press 2014.Description: xi, 212 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
ISBN:
  • 9780334052401
  • 0334052408
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 248.866 23
Contents:
Laying the foundations -- Care of the dying and of their carers -- Ministry to the bereaved -- Another ending : the funeral -- Liturgy, theology and funerals for the unchurched -- Looking to the future : post-funeral support -- Resources for pastoral carers -- Joining up the dots
Summary: This is a key resource for reflective practitioners who want to explore subjects such as death, dying, bereavement and funerals from a theological perspective. The book engages readers to reflect theologically on issues of loss, grief, healing, the search for meaning and joy. Such theological reflection is vital for the development of good and grounded pastoral practice. Marian Carter encourages individuals and groups to critically reflect on experience in the light of Christian faith and theology and to become more informed and confident in the practice of ministry in the area of dying, death and the care of the bereaved.
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Book: Standard Hewitson Library, Presbyterian Research Centre Main BV4338 .C37 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 15-239

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Laying the foundations -- Care of the dying and of their carers -- Ministry to the bereaved -- Another ending : the funeral -- Liturgy, theology and funerals for the unchurched -- Looking to the future : post-funeral support -- Resources for pastoral carers -- Joining up the dots

This is a key resource for reflective practitioners who want to explore subjects such as death, dying, bereavement and funerals from a theological perspective. The book engages readers to reflect theologically on issues of loss, grief, healing, the search for meaning and joy. Such theological reflection is vital for the development of good and grounded pastoral practice. Marian Carter encourages individuals and groups to critically reflect on experience in the light of Christian faith and theology and to become more informed and confident in the practice of ministry in the area of dying, death and the care of the bereaved.

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