Vital Ministry

Chaplaincy in Schools in the Post-Christian Era

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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A Vital Ministry describes the situation of the ‘post-millennium’ generation of the young as threatening to their human flourishing. Their economic, political and cultural context is potentially oppressive, and the education system in this country no longer seeks to provide ‘spiritual capital’ to resource the young. The special role of Church of England schools is to provide a holistic education which values the spiritual dimension, genuinely encouraging the personal and spiritual development of young people as ‘children of God’. Drawing on the testimony both of school chaplains and school students, the book argues that the chaplain’s ministry of pastoral care has a key part to play in the fostering of personal spiritual development, and that the role of the chaplain as a liturgical leader can open up the spiritual realm for students. The Church needs to take seriously this vital but neglected ministry, the book concludes, arguing for better recognition, professional support and development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-05-30
Mått135 x 216 x 15 mm
Vikt188 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor168
FörlagSCM Press
ISBN9780334052197

Tillhör följande kategorier

1. Chaplaincy: A Model of Ministry for the Present Time 2. The Cultural and Religious Context for School Chaplaincy3. The Spiritual Dimension: The Response of State of Church4. A Ministry of Presence: What School Chaplains Offer5. 'A Sort of Mini-Jesus': How Students Understand Chaplaincy6. Being with People: Christian Pastoral Care in School Context7. Celebrating the Sacred: Accessing the Spiritual Dimension8. School Chaplaincy: A Complex Professional Role9. Time for Change: Action on School Chaplaincy

The literature around chaplaincy as a mode of ministry and mission is expanding rapidly. Each sector has distinctive challenges and opportunities, and John Caperon offers an enormously helpful insight into the work and impact of school chaplains. What comes across acutely is the clarity with which school students perceive exactly what the chaplain is for, and the appreciation they often demonstrate. Caperon shows how much the Church gains from chaplaincy. How and why chaplains need the Church may be a topic for another study!