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The Holy Spirit and Christian Formation

Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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  • © 2016

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Editors:
  1. Diane J. Chandler

    1. School of Divinity, Regent University, Virginia Beach, USA

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  • Presents a strong interdisciplinary approach.
  • Offers a rigorous scholarly treatment of the traditional disciplines related to formation (e.g. the Bible, spirituality, ethics, and theology).
  • Links theology with the social sciences.

Part of the book series: Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies (CHARIS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    • Diane J. Chandler
    Pages 1-15

  4. Theological Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-89
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    2. Scriptural Formation: The Power of the Biblical Story

      • Cornelius J. Bekker
      Pages 91-106

    3. Ethical Formation: The Theological Virtues

      • Michael D. Palmer
      Pages 107-125

    4. Theological Formation: Dialogical Interplay Between Barth, Hauerwas, and Bonhoeffer

      • Derek W. Taylor
      Pages 127-143

  5. Practice-Oriented Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145
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    2. Sacramental Formation: The Role of the Eucharistic

      • Mary Patton Baker
      Pages 147-166

    3. Vocational Formation: Navigating Leadership Disorientation

      • Philip T. Howard
      Pages 167-184

    4. Physical Formation: Health Stewardship and Embodied Realities

      • Diane J. Chandler
      Pages 185-204

    5. Character Convergence: The Prospect of Holy Living

      • Stanley Hauerwas
      Pages 205-218

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 219-234
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About this book

This volume discusses the importance of a multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach to Christian formation based upon godly love and the imago Dei (Latin, image of God). Grounded biblically and theologically, this interdisciplinary collection offers perspectives drawn from spirituality, ethics, philosophy, psychology, counselling, ecclesiology, physical health sciences, and leadership studies. Contributors address spiritual, emotional, and psychological formation, while highlighting how suffering has the potential to draw one closer to God and others. The book also details vocational development, appropriate stewardship of the physical body, and the ways in which the Eucharist sacramentally contributes to the process of formation. The book concludes with a call for further exploration of additional research trajectories, not the least of which is how Christian formation contributes to the missio Dei, the mission of God.

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“The Holy Spirit and Christian Formation edited by Diane J. Chandler is an important addition to the bookshelf of pastors, practical theologians, and Christian counselors. … By offering this multidisciplinary perspective, Chandler brings to light the need for conversations surrounding Christian formation that calls for a holistic and integrative move towards Christ-likeness for the whole self.” (Carmelle Beaugelin, Pneuma, Vol. 39 (3), 2017)

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Divinity, Regent University, Virginia Beach, USA

    Diane J. Chandler

About the editor

Diane J. Chandler is an associate professor of spiritual formation and Christian leadership at Regent University School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Along with published book chapters and journal articles, she has authored Christian Spiritual Formation: An Integrated Approach to Personal and Relational Wholeness (2014).

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