This academic paper, "Practical Theology as a Theological Discipline," by Chang Kyoo Lee, explores the origins, development, and future of practical theology as a distinct academic field. It addresses the historical struggle for practical theology to establish its identity beyond merely applying other theological disciplines, arguing instead that it is a reflective theory of practice. The author examines how figures like Schleiermacher were pivotal in defining its unique role, distinguishing it from views that relegated it to a subordinate "applied theology." Furthermore, the paper delves into various conceptualizations, including empirical-analytical, hermeneutical, political-critical, and pastoral-theological approaches, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and the ongoing efforts to integrate them for a more comprehensive methodology. Ultimately, the text asserts that practical theology is a crucial discipline that bridges theology, theory, and practice, contributing to both academic discourse and transformative action within society.This is a book review or commentary on an academic subject with content curated by Ivelisse Valentin-Vera and recorded with the power of NotebookLM to ensure every AI generated conversation is accurate, deep and accessible, and does not represent the opinion of the authors.www.ivelissevalentin.comDisclaimer: This episode features a book review or commentary recorded with AI. Please note that book reviews are protected by fair use laws, as they typically involve critique, commentary, and transformative content. This review does not reproduce the original work in its entirety and aims to provide an analysis and personal opinion. The content of this podcast is not monetized.

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