Resources for Reflection with God
The resources listed here aim to offer guidance and interest in ways of doing reflection in the context of the Christian faith.
If you know of other resources that would be helpful then please let us know.
Reflecting With God
Christ of the Everyday
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Jeff Astley
- Publisher
- SPCK (2007)
- ISBN
- 0281058806
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"Christ of the Everyday" seeks to help us discover the true meaning of the way of Jesus. Two convictions permeate the text. The first is that to be converted is, in the end, not so much a matter of seeing different things as of seeing the same things differently; and that 'having the eyes of faith', in this sense, is a major component of being a person of faith. The second conviction is that most religious insight is something that happens, if it happens at all, in the midst of the ordinary experiences of life - including our experiences of solitude, suffering, friendship and joy. It is in and from such locations that Christians develop their perspective on Jesus.
Faith Seeking Understanding
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Daniel L Miliore
- Publisher
- Wm B Eerdmans Pub Co (2004)
- ISBN
- 080282787X
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Faith seeking understanding
Gods Pattern : Shaping Worship
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- David Stancliffe
- Publisher
- SPCK (2003)
- ISBN
- 028105360X
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An accessible book which uses a diverse set of case studies to illustrate spirituality at work by drawing on a range of various wisdom traditions. Explores the dimensions of both individual and organisational life
Lets Do Theology - A pastoral cycle resource book
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Laurie Green
- Publisher
- Continuum (1990)
- ISBN
- 0264671945
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This helpful book introduces a ‘Doing Theology Spiral’ which moves through experience – exploration –reflection - response. Each phase is described in detail with plenty of practical examples.
Mission Shaped Church
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Rowan Williams
- Publisher
- Church House Publishing (2004)
- ISBN
- 0715140132
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Rowan Williams explores Mission Shaped Church
Ordinary Theology: Looking, Listening and Learning in Theology (Explorations in Pastoral, Practical & Empirical Theology)
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Jeff Astley
- Publisher
- Ashgate (2002)
- ISBN
- 0754605841
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"Ordinary theology" is the theology of the church's front line; it is truly a warts and all theology open to the alley; statistically speaking, it is the theology of God's church.
Practical Theology in Action
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Paul Ballard and John Pritchard
- Publisher
- SPCK (2006)
- ISBN
- 0281057192
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This book offers a basic introduction to practical theology. It uses everyday stories and case histories to explore a range of pastoral situations and reflect on them theologically. The book tackles the task of putting Christian beliefs into practice in a lively and appealing style.
Simply Christian
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Tom Wright
- Publisher
- SPCK (2006)
- ISBN
- 0281054819
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Provides an introduction to Christianity - what Christians believe, and why, how should we live!
Struggling to be Holy
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Judy Hirst
- Publisher
- Darton, Longman and Todd (2006)
- ISBN
- 0232526354
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Offers six spiritual reflections that explore how 'holiness' is not the preserve of an especially religious elite, rather something we all struggle for in the midst of our ordinary lives, our work and relationships.
Taking Ordinary Theology Seriously
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Jeff Astley
- Publisher
- Grove Books, (2007)
- ISBN
- 9781851746583
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Where do we look for theology? Who does it, and who owns it? The authors argue that there is such a thing as ‘ordinary theology'. It exists outside the university and the theological college; nevertheless, it should be taken seriously. Taking Ordinary Theology Seriously includes an analysis of interview studies in which regular churchgoers reflect on their beliefs about the person and the power of Christ. Their views raise important issues for the pastoral and educational ministry of the church.
The Heythrop Institute
- Resource Type
- Website
- Website Address
- http://www.heythrop.ac.uk/index.php/content/view/683/412/
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The Institute feeds into debate on topical issues. The aim is not to offer a rounded academic discussion of complex issues, but to share with non-specialists views and questions on current events from the Institute's point of view.
Theological Reflection Methods
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Elaine Graham, Heather Walton and Frankie Ward
- Publisher
- SCM Press (2005)
- ISBN
- 0334029767
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This is the first in a two part project, aimed at postgraduates and academics interested in the expanding volume of work and research surrounding theological reflection.
Theological Reflection Sources
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Elaine Graham, Heather Walton and Frankie Ward
- Publisher
- SCM Press (2007)
- ISBN
- 0334029775
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- Comment
Following the same topics as the "Methods" volume, this reader is aimed at postgraduates and academics interested in the expanding volume of work and research surrounding theological reflection.