Practical Theology

All theological disciplines discursively face the task of considering and discussing the origin and history, nature and effect, content and meaning of the Christian religion. The specific perspective and direction of Practical Theology is directed to the socially formed and individual-driven interpretation of religious meaning and way-of-living practices which want to be captured, presented and shaped themselves in the conflict field of institutionalized ecclesiastical practice of Christianity and culturally mediated practice of religion. It is important to work continuously on a comprehensive theory design to

• be able to perceive and develop clear reifications as well as fragments of practised piety,

• to be able to adequately reflect the condition of the possibility of religious action and

• to duly assess the horizon of religious practice or to follow the practical purposes of PT properly: after all, it is necessary to develop certain rules, instruments, and methods for a successful Christian religious practice