Where did the term “pastoral theology” come from, and why was the university curriculum ever carved up so that pastoral or practical theology occupied a completely different division from systematic ...

In Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, the composer set his romantic understanding of nature to music. Now the "Pastoral" is the starting point for a worldwide art project against environmental destruction.

James Croft has become the first humanist to be appointed to lead a chaplaincy, pastoral, and spiritual care team at a UK university. He has been appointed to the role of ‘University Chaplain and Lead ...

NHS managers should ensure that public services, including pastoral, spiritual, and religious services, are inclusive for all, regardless of a person’s religion or belief, says Andrew Copson ...

Ian Scoones receives funding from the European Research Council through an Advanced Grant (74032). But much of the land set aside for protection is occupied by indigenous people who may be excluded or ...

Willimon: When I graduated from Yale Divinity School and headed back to South Carolina Methodism, I thought I was entering a war. Some of the young pastors who had talked me into ministry were run out ...

New guidelines from NHS England for the first time make clear that hospitals should make equitable and inclusive provision for non-religious pastoral care alongside religious chaplaincy. Humanists UK ...

Humanists base ethical decisions on reason, empathy, and a concern for human beings Humanist pastoral carers are being trained in Wales after research showed demand was up. Charity Humanists UK said ...