Description
Book SynopsisFive historic ministersfive formative career pathswhich path are you on?
According to Daniel Levinson’s developmental theory, each person’s professional career path forms at the same time in their life, in their 20s and 30s. Young Clergy: A Biographical and Developmental Study applies Levinson’s study to ministerial practice, mapping the career patterns of five historical ministers during that time period in each life. The author clearly presents deep psychological insightssupported by solid biographical information on each minister’s actions and reactions to challengesillustrating how the theory holds relevance for young professional clergy even today.
Young Clergy: A Biographical and Developmental Study reviews each minister’s Novice Phase, where the major tasks of forming a dream, forming mentor relationships, and forming an occupation are presentedand stringently supported by concre
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Levinson’s Developmental Model
- The Early Adult Era
- The Middle Adult Era
- Study of Five Ministers in Midcareer
- Chapter 2. Phillip Brooks: Advancing Within a Stable Life Structure
- Childhood and Adolescence (1835-1855)
- Early Adult Era
- Middle Adult Era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Jonathan Edwards: Decline or Failure Within a Stable Structure
- Childhood and Adolescence (1703-1722)
- Early Adult Era
- Middle Adult Era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4. John Henry Newman: Breaking OutTrying for a New Structure
- Childhood and Adolescence (1801-1819)
- Early Adult Era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 5. John Wesley: Advancement Produces Change in Life Structure
- Childhood and Adolescence (1703-1720)
- Early Adult Era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6. Orestes Brownson: Unstable Life Structure
- Childhood and Adolescence (1803-1822)
- Early Adult Era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 7. Five Models of Professional Formation
- Advancement Within a Stable Life Structure
- Decline of Failure Within a Stable Life Structure
- Breaking Out: Forming a New Life Structure
- Advancement Leading to Major Changes in Life Structure
- The Unstable Model of Professional Formation
- Conclusion
- Epilogue
- Notes
- Index
