Curacies and How to Survive Them - Brossura

Caminer, Matthew

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0281073430 ISBN 13: 9780281073436

Casa editrice: SPCK Publishing, 2015

Riassunto

It is common knowledge that many curacies run into difficulties and that this is something people often feel constrained from discussing openly. Curacies and How to Survive Them offers readers the opportunity to listen in on a series of fast-flowing conversations between a psychologist, a theologian and a clergy spouse, which explore frequently occurring dilemmas and challenges. Using fictionalised case studies, collated from the true stories of curates and training incumbents, the book offers principles and strategies for understanding and addressing some common issues. Its emphasis is on the dynamics and psychology of the critical relationship between curates and their training incumbents. Attractively styled in a way reminiscent of the highly successful collaborations between John Cleese and Robin Skynner, Families and How to Survive Them and Life and How to Survive It. The conversational tone offers an engaging alternative to academic, theological and ecclesiastical writing. By highlighting issues that are not generally discussed, it will be immensely useful to people who might otherwise feel isolated and helpless.

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Recensione

''One of the most difficult issues in a training curacy is often the conspiracy of silence . . . This book tellingly breaks that silence. The vignettes are perceptive - sometimes amusing, sometimes heart-breaking - sketches which, taken seriously, throw into relief what is happening underneath the surface.'' --Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury

''I wish this book had been available when I was a curate, training incumbent and Director of Ordinands. Its lively, conversational style makes it compellingly readable, and a combination of experience, research and pastoral wisdom results in plenty of practical insight and realistic advice. I warmly commend it not only to curates but also to anyone who has any kind of contact with them.'' --James Newcome, Bishop of Carlisle

L'autore

Matthew Caminer is the author of A Clergy Husband's Survival Guide (SPCK, 2012) and a professional management consultant. Canon Martyn Percy is Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. He was formerly Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon and Director of the Lincoln Theological Institute for the Study of Religion and Society, and is the author of many books. Beaumont Stevenson is Pastoral Advisor to the Diocese of Oxford and a practising psychotherapist.

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• Editore: SPCK Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0281073430
• ISBN 13: 9780281073436
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 156