Virtues and Praxis in Ministry Education
Abstract
The shift in graduate ministry education from a classical model to a praxisoriented approach opens new opportunities for highlighting and focusing on virtues as an integral aspect of pastoral education. Virtue development requires the rhythm of ongoing reflection on praxis that engenders practical wisdom, or phronesis, to guide movements toward virtuous living. A praxis mode of education provides such opportunities to a much greater extent than a more classical and didactic approach to education. Virtues themselves need to be highlighted in the curriculum to help students address the questions, “Who am I becoming?” and “Who ought to I become?” Hopefully, as the importance of virtues in ministry education continues to surface,we will be blessed with the presence of many more virtuous pastoral leaders in our communities!
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