Doing Research in Practical Theology

Jos de Kock, Mirella Klomp

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Routledge
21 November 2025

Research methods: general; Religious ethics; Other Nonconformist & Evangelical Churches

Doing Research in Practical Theology provides a step-by-step introduction to setting up and executing high-quality practical theological research. This ""how-to"" handbook provides an accessible resource for students in Practical Theology who are in the process of developing and carrying out a research project. The structure systematically follows a number of core questions to be answered in any practical theological study, allowing the reader to reflect on eight basic steps that will help in their research in practical theology.

With a pragmatic approach and examples from recently published case studies, this book appeals to researchers in Practical Theology, particularly master’s and PhD students and their supervisors. At the end of each chapter, questions for reflection are presented. These are useful both for executive researchers (whether master’s students or senior researchers) and for those who supervise research (either as master’s thesis supervisor or promotor of a PhD study).

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-No Derivatives (CC BY-ND) 4.0 license.

By: Jos de Kock, Mirella Klomp
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781032120010
ISBN 10: 1032120010
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 21 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jos de Kock is Full Professor and Department Chair of Practical Theology at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF), Leuven (Belgium). He also serves ETF Leuven as Rector and Administrative Director. Jos de Kock is Research Fellow at the Faculty of Theology, Department of Practical Theology & Missiology, Stellenbosch University (South Africa). Mirella Klomp is Full Professor and Chair of the Chair Group of Practical Theology (Worship & Formation) at the Protestant Theological University (PThU), Utrecht (the Netherlands). She is also Research Fellow at the Faculty of Theology, Department of Practical Theology & Missiology, Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

Reviews for Doing Research in Practical Theology

""In this ‘how-to’ guide addressed to emerging Practical Theologians, Mirella Klomp and Jos De Kock provide an extremely helpful and accessible resource for students in Practical Theology who are in the process of developing and carrying out a research project. Using case studies and engaging the reader to reflect on their process and choices at the end of each chapter, make this guide a useful companion both for students in the field and academics needing to prescribe a book that assists students in mapping their research projects."" Nadine Bowers-Du Toit, Stellenbosch University