This source offers a comparative overview of four prominent schools of thought within practical theology: the Chicago, Dutch, German, and Spanish (Latin American) traditions. It details each school's distinct characteristics, key figures, significant concepts, and methodological approaches. The Chicago School emphasizes public theology and the "living human web" as a response to social injustice, while the Dutch School is marked by a shift to practice-directed investigations and empirical-analytical methods. The German School, with its long history, evolved from an applied science to an empirically-informed and culturally-engaged discipline, featuring a "subject-oriented turn." Finally, the Spanish (Latin American) School is defined by its liberation paradigm, centering on praxis-based theological reflection and a commitment to social and political action for justice for the oppressed.
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