Inhabitance

Jennifer Ayres is Associate Professor of Religious Education at Candler School of Theology and Emory University, where she also directs the Doctor of Ministry Program. She is also the author of Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology.

Introduction: To Inhabit the World Part One 1. Longing for Home 2. Becoming Inhabitants Part Two 3. Religious Education for Inhabitance 4. Educational Practices for Inhabitance Part Three 5. Located, Dislocated, Relocated 6. Embracing Vulnerability Conclusion: Christian Hope in the Anthropocene

[Inhabitance] is a well-written and interesting monograph, which provides both a considerable scholarly discussion (including nearly 60 pages of notes and references) and many illuminating accounts of relevant practice. --Jeff Astley "Scottish Journal of Theology" Inhabitance--from its wide-ranging theoretical grounds in theology, philosophical ethics, and environmental studies to its captivating case studies of educational practice in faith communities--is an excellent work of practical theology that can be widely read. For teachers and students of theological education, the sheer comprehensiveness of this book will highlight the importance of engaging in a grounded theological practice like this 'pedagogy of inhabitance' that deeply understands and responds to particular contextual challenges. For lay leaders and members in churches, this book will lead to metanoia, 'turning toward God, ' in order to fall in love again with God's creation. --Eunil David Cho "Reading Religion" While ecological concerns have long been of research interest to religious education, this urgent topic is seriously underrepresented in the North American practical theological community. That is why Ayres' contribution is a rare and welcome addition. Inhabitance can be used togenerate more conversations on ecological faith and commitment in the classroom and faith communities, and also to inspire further research in the larger scholarly community of practical theology. --Eunil David Cho "Reading Religion" Inhabitance should be read by anyone engaged in theological education today. Although Jennifer Ayres writes for an American readership, her book speaks to all those who are concerned about how best to respond to the reality of the climate crisis that faces the planet. She offers a wise theological pedagogy that takes seriously the grief and vulnerability that is increasingly felt among those seeking to express their faithfulness to Jesus Christ by developing habits and character in the service of the world. --Frances Ward "Modern Believing"