Once seen as merely «applied theology or «helps and
hints for church leaders,» the
practical theological disciplines now involve critical and original thinking
about theologically saturated religious practices.
And it was signalled from the outset by the plunger - style boots which, not that they were
practical in the slightest, brought a utilitarian edge - something which was emphasised to further effect by military styles of jacket (khaki and double - breasted and with a
hint or revolution
about them), and deep - pocketed trench coats.