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The article cites three factors which help to understand where the field of Pastoral Theology currently finds itself. It describes five trends which include possibilities and pitfalls for the field: evangelicalism and pietism, expansion of the guilds, a broader definition of pastoral care, the moral dimensions of pastoral care, and family relations emphasis. The article concludes with suggestions for realization of the possibilities and avoidance of the pitfalls.
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Oglesby, W.B. Present status and future prospects in pastoral theology. Pastoral Psychol 29, 36–45 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01762327
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