Beyond Theory and Practice: Lived Theology and Its Intersection with Empirical Theology

Abstract

This article approaches the relationship between theory and practice based on Lived Theology. The concept is introduced through empirical insights and an overview of various definitions. Additionally, the article highlights the implications of Lived Theology on the field of academic theology and the concept of theology itself. Subsequently, Lived Theology is juxtaposed with the research field of Empirical Theology. The article explores how Lived Theology can be researched adequately, revealing that Empirical and Lived Theology are interdependent from one another.

Keywords

• practical theology
• empirical theology
• lived theology
• qualitative research
• grounded theory
• religious experience