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Die aktuelle Diskussion um Spiritualität in der Ausbildung zum Pfarrberuf berührt Grundlagenfragen nach dem Wesen der Theologie und der theologischen Ausbildung, aber auch Praxisfragen und empirische Wahrnehmungen.

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The current discussion on spirituality in the training of ministers involves questions concerning the nature of theology and theological education, as well as practice issues and empirical perceptions. The authors of this volume situate the current debate in its historical context, build on Schleiermacher´s concept of ecclesiastical interests", analyze the current state of the pastoral training, discuss the topic from a church perspective or present practical projects in the study of theology. The volume states a considerable need for further research on the topic."

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The current discussion on spirituality in the training of ministers involves questions concerning the nature of theology and theological education, as well as practice issues and empirical perceptions. The authors of this volume situate the current debate in its historical context, build on Schleiermacher´s concept of ´ecclesiastical interests´, analyze the current state of the pastoral training, discuss the topic from a church perspective or present practical projects in the study of theology. The volume states a considerable need for further research on the topic.

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Kunz, Ralph
Dr. theol. Ralph Kunz ist Professor für Praktische Theologie an der Theologischen Fakultät der Unviersität Zürich, Schweiz.

Hermisson, Sabine
Dr. Sabine Hermisson ist Assistentin am Institut für Religionspädagogik der Evangelisch-Theologischen Fakultät Wien.

Rothgangel, Martin
Prof. Dr. Martin Rothgangel ist Vorstand des Instituts für Religionspädagogik an der Evangelisch-Theologischen Fakultät Wien.

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