Personality Theory and Empirical Theology

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" Personality Theory and Empirical Theology "
Leslie J. Francis

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1072026
Doc. No	:	LA115655
Call No	:	‭10.1163/157092502X00072‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Leslie J. Francis
Title & Author	:	Personality Theory and Empirical Theology [Article]\ Leslie J. Francis
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Journal of Empirical Theology
Date	:	2002
Volume/ Issue Number	:	15/1
Page No	:	37–53
Abstract	:	The intention of this paper is to make the case that personality theory is not only a legitimate, but also an essential component of empirical theology. The case is made in two parts, by drawing on theological tradition and by drawing on social scientific perspectives. The case is then illustrated by examples from one recent study in empirical theology, known as the 'pastoral care survey'. First, however, it is necessary to rehearse the nature of empirical theology, by drawing attention to the two roots of this activity in practical theology and in the pioneering work of Johannes van der Ven in the University of Nijmegen. The intention of this paper is to make the case that personality theory is not only a legitimate, but also an essential component of empirical theology. The case is made in two parts, by drawing on theological tradition and by drawing on social scientific perspectives. The case is then illustrated by examples from one recent study in empirical theology, known as the 'pastoral care survey'. First, however, it is necessary to rehearse the nature of empirical theology, by drawing attention to the two roots of this activity in practical theology and in the pioneering work of Johannes van der Ven in the University of Nijmegen.
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/157092502X00072‬