Teologia prática:

a fronteira entre a teologia acadêmica e a prática da fé

Abstract

The objective of this article is to propose the theological boundary as an opportune place and time for the practical task of Christian theology. To this end, we present, in general terms, the development of practical theology in Latin America from the encounter with liberation theologies. We indicate the process of encounter between Protestant practical theology and Catholic pastoral theology, and the conceptual and task developments. We problematize the imbalance between academic theology and the practice of faith in search of a theological wisdom committed to transformative actions (praxis). The research method is marked by an exchange between bibliographical reading on practical theology in Latin America and the author's practical experience as a professor and advisor in Catholic and Protestant faith communities in Brazil. The conclusion is that theological boundary, more than a place, is also a new time to reflect on the relevance of theological practice.