A Practical Theology for Aging

Abstract

* Introduction to Practical Theology for Aging * Chapter 1. To Learn, To Teach, To Care: Gerontology As It Should Be Practiced--A Tribute to Barbara Pittard Payne Stancil * Chapter 2. Sex and the Elderly: No Laughing Matter in Religion * Chapter 3. A Practical Theology for Aging * Chapter 4. Needing to Make Room for Change: A Theology of Aging and Life * Chapter 5. The Kyrios Christos as Ultimate Hope: A Response to Pain and Suffering * Chapter 6. Biblical Foundations for a Practical Theology of Aging * Chapter 7. The Dilemma of Aging * Chapter 8. Always Greener and Full of Sap: Facilitating Wholeness in Aging * Chapter 9. A Christian Education for the Spiritual Growth of Senior Adults * Chapter 10. Preaching to Senior Citizens * Chapter 11. A Practical Theological Model for Worship with Alzheimer's Patients: Using the Validation Technique * Chapter 12. New Significance and Identity: A Practical Theological Perspective * Chapter 13. Live a Little Before You Die a Lot: Creative Living in the Later Years * Chapter 14. The Caleb Affect: The Oldest-Old in Church and Society * Index * Reference Notes Included