title: An examination of how adult and theological education literature informs the practice of clinical pastoral care: a critical review.
abstract: Examines the literature on adult learning and theological education in relationship to the field of clinical pastoral education. Elicits insight from the source material that informs practice. Evaluates strengths and weaknesses in the literature, particularly in reference to self-directed and transformative learning. Gestures toward implications for pastoral care.
authors.affiliation: Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA 91711, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Koppel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000193:education*