Practical theology is an academic discipline that examines and reflects on religious practices in order to understand the theology enacted in those practices and in order to consider how theological theory and theological practices can be more fully aligned, changed, or improved.

What do we mean by practical theology?

“Practical theology” describes the mutually strengthening relationship between the theological learning and research of a university-based seminary, and the actual experience and needs of Christian communities.

What is the purpose of practical theology?

2 What is the purpose of Practical Theology? The purpose of PT is to facilitate organization and leadership within the Christian church and its congregations and communities. Put another way, PT is the conceptualization of professional religious communication.