A working theology of prison ministry.
Drawing upon experiences as a prison chaplain and a state director of prison chaplaincy services, the author proposes a working theology of prison ministry. Such a theology begins with an understanding of the inherent worth of humankind as created by God in God's own image, addresses the question of hope, embodies the incarnate presence of God by being present with people in their alienation, enables the giving and receiving of forgiveness, deals with issues of power and control, and respects the diverse paths that humans take in their walk toward and with God.
Indiana Department of Correction, E334 Indiana Governmental Center South, 302 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA.
Stephen T
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D000850:Anomie; D002835:Christianity; D002977:Clergy; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D010327:Pastoral Care; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D011330:Prisons / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012932:Social Facilitation