Interactional Morality: A Foundation for Moral Discernment in Catholic Pastoral Ministry

by Mark L. Poorman

Overview

Poorman brings together ethics and pastoral practice in an interactional model that captures the distinctive character of Christian pastoral counseling. His work is especially important in a culture that often confuses pastoral counseling with therapy. It also challenges traditional notions which portray the pastoral minister as an instructor who dispenses the church's moral teaching. Poorman distinguishes the pastoral task from that of therapist or teacher, while drawing on the best resources of contemporary psychology and moral development theories. he brings moral theology into lively conversation with pastoral experience; at the same time, his clear presentation brings a critical method of moral discernment to Christian ministry which is rooted in faith and the wisdom of the community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878405367
Publisher:	Georgetown University Press
Publication date:	06/28/1993
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d)
Age Range:	18 Years