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Author: Patrick R Manning
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.245kg
ISBN: 9781725260535
ISBN 10: 1725260530
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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When Jesus began a parable--as he so often did--with 'the reign of God is like . . .' he was surely engaging people's imaginations, inviting them to begin with their own reality and to imagine from there their way forward into the reign of God. This is the pedagogy that Pat Manning favors in Converting the Imagination. In our era, when people find 'reasoning' less persuasive, engaging their imaginations is a crucial strategy for educating-in-faith. Manning does this very well! --Thomas Groome, Professor of Theology and Religious Education, Boston College In this thought-provoking book--a must-read for all who are interested in the intersection of faith, pastoral practice, and contemporary culture--Dr. Manning shows how present-day Christian religious educators can tap the imagination to foster conversation and ongoing personal and social transformation. In the process, he discusses how we can develop a sustaining religious vision for our lives as we navigate the turbulent waters of pluralistic, postmodern culture. --Harold D. Horell, Professor of Religious Education, Fordham University Patrick Manning has synthesized a practical three-part educational approach to the Infinite. Inviting educators to trust the power of [religious] symbols, he shows them how to reenchant the imaginations of learners. While he takes into account relevant writings in philosophy, theology, Scripture, transformative learning, developmental psychology, religious education, and imagination, Manning's ground is always his students--real people struggling to navigate meaning in a postmodern world. While intended for religious educators, this book will also serve arts and literature teachers. --Eileen Daily, Lecturer, Director of Doctor of Ministry Program, Boston University
Author Information
Patrick R. Manning is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and the Chair of the Department of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. His teaching and research are focused in the areas of religious education, pastoral ministry, theological anthropology, and generally making sense of human beings and how we can live life more abundantly together.
