La théologie pratique au défi de son épistémologie

Abstract

Epistemology is a forgotten field in practical theology, unlike methodology. The article develops the hypothesis that the way in which a practical theologian situates the empirical dimension in the construction of his or her research is significant of an implicit epistemology. There would be different epistemological options depending on whether the field data is located in the first part, in the second part or scattered throughout the study. This choice would be related to the status of the experience of faith. The important thing then is to be clear about the foundations and implications of the chosen way of developing research.