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The diploma thesis deals with the concepts of love in the Johannine literature, especially in the Gospel and Epistles of John. It statistically compiles occurrences of words expressing love that are used by John. Then the thesis focuses on particular pericopes where these words are used. More deeply it focuses on those places where an important aspect of love perception is described.

The wave of gurus in America brought with them cultural transformations particularly in how they interpret Hinduism, how their teachings have adapted in engaging a Western audience, and the sustainability of their religious communities, thus changing the landscape of contemporary Hindu spirituality. The traditional model of the guru and disciple relationship according to Yoga and Vedanta is undergoing a transformation allowing for greater autonomy of the disciple to make decisions in how they appropriate the authority of the guru. This thesis examines the guru and disciple relationship within the institutional organization of the Yoga Research Foundation, founded by the contemporary guru, Swami Jyotirmayananda. Research of Jyotirmayananda’s unique following of Western disciples illuminates the nature of his authority through the establishment of his order and methods by which disciples navigate identity formation and experience religious transmission.

UNIVERZITA KARLOVA KATOLICKÁ TEOLOGICKÁ FAKULTA Katedra biblických věd Pavel Samec Nebojte se! Téma strachu v synoptických evangeliích Diplomová práce Vedoucí práce: doc. PhDr. Mireia Ryšková, Dr. theol. Praha 2019 2 Abstract The thesis deals with the topic of the fear in synoptic gospels. Fear is a phenomenon that affects every person and is subject of interest to several scientific disciplines. This thesis is focusing on fear as an emotion. The selection of gospel excerpts is narrowed to those containing call to overcome fear. The pericopes are categorized according to situations causing fear: fear of the future, fear of people, fear of tasks' difficulty, fear during miraculous apparitions, fear of death, and fear of apocalyptic dreads. The last topic of the thesis are general calls to overcome fear. The reactions of the biblical personalities are diverse and can be viewed as model attitudes inspiring modern society. In the introduction, the topic of fear is briefly characterized in perspective of psychology, philosophy and theology. The focus of the thesis is the exegesis of selected pericopes, thematically sorted into seven chapters ending with short recapitulations of the main ideas. After the generalizing conclusion, an overlap into spiritual life is suggested.

TITLE: Influence of swimming on increasing flexibility as a component of the desterity of primary school pupils in the Louny region. AUTHOR: Bc. Veronika Benková DEPARTMENT: Department of physical education SUPERVISOR: PaedDr. Irena Svobodová ABSTRACT The aim of this thesis is to find out how basic swimming training taking place in Louny region affects joint mobility in children of younger school age and at the same time, compare the results of the measured group with similar, already conducted research from 2015 and 2018. In order to get results, proven joint mobility tests are used. Testing will take place twice in total; before the beginning and at the end of the swimming training, e. g. after the end of the ten two-hour lessons period. This research will be conducted for about ten weeks. Testing will take place at two primary schools. The test persons were divided according to gender into boys and girls, as well as whether they are non-swimmers and swimmers. The theoretical part deals with the characteristics of younger school age, motor skills - especially joint mobility, swimming training and swimming. In the practical part, I describe individual flexibility tests and the results gained from these tests. The work showed that swimming helps to develop flexibility, but in comparison with previous...

Du collège d'Ancien Régime tel qu'il est reconsidéré dans le Traité des études de Charles Rollin en 1726 à l'éducation familiale consentie aux enfants d'Almane dans Adèle et Théodore (1782) de Stéphanie de Genlis en passant par l'anthropologie éducative, Émile ou de l'Éducation (1762) de Rousseau et l'institution princière du Cours d'étude (1776) selon Condillac, les écrits d'éducation du XVIIIe siècle semblent avoir réservé une part importante à la relation éducative. De fait, le rapport établi entre maître et disciple pose question dans un monde en pleine effervescence intellectuelle où l'idée de perfectibilité humaine s'empare des esprits. Le corpus établi forme un ensemble de modalités éducatives variées, oscillant entre éducation domestique et éducation publique puis entre vision idéale et représentation d'une certaine réalité dans une société qui manifeste un intérêt renouvelé pour le monde de l'enfance et de la famille. Ainsi, on cherche à comprendre la qualité et la nature du lien établi entre maître et disciple et à inscrire sa conception dans les champs des savoirs et de leur transmission. On tente avant tout d'examiner comment s'édifie la pensée pédagogique au cours du XVIIIe siècle. La réflexion, souvent conduite par des lettrés extérieurs au monde éducatif, se fonde sur des aspirations et valeurs généralement controversées, tantôt nouvelles tantôt tirant leur légitimité d'un héritage ancien christianisé. Puis est abordé le contrat éducatif du collège noué dans la relation éducative selon Charles Rollin. Le discours pédagogique du Traité des études évoque les idées de reconnaissance et d'élévation du maître dans le respect du caractère et de l'authenticité de l'élève. Se dévoile alors un lien d'âme nourri de pouvoir et d'affection, proche du concept de filiation. Suit une étude de la relation éducative dans les variables du préceptorat. Si Rousseau entend conduire Émile à l'état d'homme dans une rêverie prométhéenne où dominent l'être et la reconnaissance de l'altérité, Condillac rejette toute immédiateté éducative pour Ferdinand de Parme. Cette relation éducative, conçue au nom de l'idéal pédagogique des Lumières, pour former un prince éclairé, interdit la rencontre humaine du gouverneur et de son disciple. Enfin, follement éprise de l'idée d'éducation, Genlis met en lumière toute l'ambivalence du lien éducatif confiné au microcosme familial. Là rien n'est jamais laissé au hasard et la passion d'éduquer consume l'individu en devenir. Les différentes formes de relations éducatives qui apparaissent dans les écrits de Rollin, Rousseau, Condillac et Genlis font poindre l'idée neuve, dès le XVIIIe siècle, qu'est nécessaire une liaison particulière entre maître et élève pour que s'épanouisse toute situation d'éducation.

The Church lives in times of change. In times of change Christ builds and equips his Church, through the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the gospel to the world and to make disciples. As part of the congregation, it is important to ask what the role of the youth and youth ministry plays in the building and equipment of the church, which Christ is busy doing. The aim of this dissertation is to examine the possibility that discipleship can be used as a model for ministry for congregation–building to the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The following working method was used in order to reach this particular aim: * Firstly, a basis–theoretical investigation was conducted ascertaining the subject, object, aim and nature of congregation–building. * Secondly, a basis–theoretical investigation focused on discipleship was done. In this investigation the aim was to find a workable definition for 'disciple' and 'discipleship' as well as the aim and nature of discipleship. This investigation concluded by showing the relation between congregation–building and discipleship. * Thirdly, an empirical study was launched to determine the situation in the Reformed Churches in South Africa pertaining to youth and youth ministry. In this study the first priority was to determine the aim for youth ministry as determined by the Deputies for Catechesis and Youth nurture of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The second priority is to determine the present tendencies under the youth in classis KwaZulu–Natal–North of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The findings of this study were then weighed against the perception of the teachers of Catechesis in this particular classis. * Lastly, the findings of the basis–theoretical investigation and the empirical study was synthesised into a practical theory for discipleship as `n ministry model for church–building for the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) in the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The finding of this study is that discipleship can indeed be applied as a ministry model for church–building for the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) in the Reformed Churches in South Africa. Through this ministry model the baptized member can be equipped in a contextual–relevant manner to bring the gospel to the world, through his or her love for God to his or her neighbour, as a member of the faith community of the church. / Thesis (M. Th. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

The Church lives in times of change. In times of change Christ builds and equips his Church, through the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the gospel to the world and to make disciples. As part of the congregation, it is important to ask what the role of the youth and youth ministry plays in the building and equipment of the church, which Christ is busy doing. The aim of this dissertation is to examine the possibility that discipleship can be used as a model for ministry for congregation–building to the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The following working method was used in order to reach this particular aim: * Firstly, a basis–theoretical investigation was conducted ascertaining the subject, object, aim and nature of congregation–building. * Secondly, a basis–theoretical investigation focused on discipleship was done. In this investigation the aim was to find a workable definition for 'disciple' and 'discipleship' as well as the aim and nature of discipleship. This investigation concluded by showing the relation between congregation–building and discipleship. * Thirdly, an empirical study was launched to determine the situation in the Reformed Churches in South Africa pertaining to youth and youth ministry. In this study the first priority was to determine the aim for youth ministry as determined by the Deputies for Catechesis and Youth nurture of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The second priority is to determine the present tendencies under the youth in classis KwaZulu–Natal–North of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The findings of this study were then weighed against the perception of the teachers of Catechesis in this particular classis. * Lastly, the findings of the basis–theoretical investigation and the empirical study was synthesised into a practical theory for discipleship as `n ministry model for church–building for the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) in the Reformed Churches in South Africa. The finding of this study is that discipleship can indeed be applied as a ministry model for church–building for the baptized members (13 to 18 years of age) in the Reformed Churches in South Africa. Through this ministry model the baptized member can be equipped in a contextual–relevant manner to bring the gospel to the world, through his or her love for God to his or her neighbour, as a member of the faith community of the church. / Thesis (M. Th. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

Du collège d'Ancien Régime tel qu'il est reconsidéré dans le Traité des études de Charles Rollin en 1726 à l'éducation familiale consentie aux enfants d'Almane dans Adèle et Théodore (1782) de Stéphanie de Genlis en passant par l'anthropologie éducative, Émile ou de l’Éducation (1762) de Rousseau et l'institution princière du Cours d'étude (1776) selon Condillac, les écrits d'éducation du XVIIIe siècle semblent avoir réservé une part importante à la relation éducative. De fait, le rapport établi entre maître et disciple pose question dans un monde en pleine effervescence intellectuelle où l'idée de perfectibilité humaine s'empare des esprits. Le corpus établi forme un ensemble de modalités éducatives variées, oscillant entre éducation domestique et éducation publique puis entre vision idéale et représentation d’une certaine réalité dans une société qui manifeste un intérêt renouvelé pour le monde de l'enfance et de la famille. Ainsi, on cherche à comprendre la qualité et la nature du lien établi entre maître et disciple et à inscrire sa conception dans les champs des savoirs et de leur transmission. On tente avant tout d'examiner comment s'édifie la pensée pédagogique au cours du XVIIIe siècle. La réflexion, souvent conduite par des lettrés extérieurs au monde éducatif, se fonde sur des aspirations et valeurs généralement controversées, tantôt nouvelles tantôt tirant leur légitimité d'un héritage ancien christianisé. Puis est abordé le contrat éducatif du collège noué dans la relation éducative selon Charles Rollin. Le discours pédagogique du Traité des études évoque les idées de reconnaissance et d’élévation du maître dans le respect du caractère et de l'authenticité de l'élève. Se dévoile alors un lien d’âme nourri de pouvoir et d'affection, proche du concept de filiation. Suit une étude de la relation éducative dans les variables du préceptorat. Si Rousseau entend conduire Émile à l'état d'homme dans une rêverie prométhéenne où dominent l'être et la reconnaissance de l'altérité, Condillac rejette toute immédiateté éducative pour Ferdinand de Parme. Cette relation éducative, conçue au nom de l'idéal pédagogique des Lumières, pour former un prince éclairé, interdit la rencontre humaine du gouverneur et de son disciple. Enfin, follement éprise de l'idée d'éducation, Genlis met en lumière toute l'ambivalence du lien éducatif confiné au microcosme familial. Là rien n'est jamais laissé au hasard et la passion d'éduquer consume l'individu en devenir. Les différentes formes de relations éducatives qui apparaissent dans les écrits de Rollin, Rousseau, Condillac et Genlis font poindre l'idée neuve, dès le XVIIIe siècle, qu'est nécessaire une liaison particulière entre maître et élève pour que s'épanouisse toute situation d’éducation. / 18th century writing on education seems to give an important place to the relationship between master and pupil.This is first seen in the way the Ancien Regime school is discussed in 1726 in Charles Rollin’s Traité des études, also in the educational anthropology in Rousseau’s Émile ou de l’Éducation (1762) and the royal institution in Condillac’s Cours d’étude (1776) ; and finally in the upbringing, home education Alman’s children receive in Stéphanie de Genlis’ Adèle et Théodore (1782). Indeed, the relationship between master and pupil raises several questions at this time of intellectual ferment, when minds were filled with ideas of man’s perfectibility. Our corpus brings together various educational modalities, shifting between home education and public education, and between an idealized vision and the representation of a social reality with people taking a new interest in childhood and the family. So we have striven to grasp the quality and the nature of the bond between master and pupil, and to see how knowledge is gained and transmitted in this relationship. First, we attempt to examine how educational thinking develops in the 18th century. It is often scholars who do not belong to the world of education who are involved in this thinking, which is based on generally controversial aspirations and values, some of which are new, and some of which stem from an old Christian heritage. The next aspect tackled is the way Charles Rollin sees the educational relationship in the school educational contract. The approach to education discussed in Traité des études puts forward the idea that a master gains recognition and grandeur in respecting his pupil’s authentic character. In this instance, a spiritual bond is apparent, which is nurtured by affection and power and is thus close to the concept of filiation. Then we study the educational relationship in the light of the variable forms of tutorship. Rousseau intends to lead Emile to manhood in a Promethean daydream in which the human being and the recognition of otherness are dominant. On the other hand, Condillac rejects any idea of educational immediacy for Ferdinand de Parme. For him, if a prince is to be well-educated in accordance with the educational ideal of the Enlightenment, there should be no human dimension in the encounter between master and pupil. Finally, Genlis, who is so passionate about education, brings out the ambivalence present when the educational relationship is confined within the family unit. Here, nothing happens by chance, and the passion to educate prevents the pupil from growing and becoming an individual in his own right. In the 18th century, the different forms of educational relationship found in the writings of Rollin, Rousseau, Condillac and Genlis lead to a new idea emerging : a special bond is necessary between master and pupil for an educational situation to bear fruit.

China is a world force. Not only is China seen in the daily news but it has produced the largest church in the world. The church is 100 million people strong (Hattaway 2003:13). Since 1978, modern China has begun to populate the world community with her immigrants. Vast Diaspora communities have been created. The church in China shows all the signs of a Jesus People movement. In 1949 the communist came into power. They ordered all Christian missionaries to leave the country (Aikman 2003:44). By 1953 the last missionary had left (Thompson 1978:186). Mao closed the churches, confiscated property, burned books and bibles and had leaders sent to re-education camps. A time of persecution had begun. Rather than destroy the church, this made it stronger. The church grew from 750,000 to 100 million today. Can this Jesus People movement be experienced in the Diaspora community in South Africa? To evaluate this we use Allan Hirsch’s “The Forgotten Ways” (2006). In this he speaks of Apostolic Genius and the six elements that compose it. Thos elements are Jesus is Lord, Making Disciples, Missional-Incarnational Impulse, Apostolic Environment, Organic Systems and Communitas. These six elements are found expressed within a Jesus people movement. When they are all fully involved, a Jesus People movement is underway. There are 14 Chinese Christian churches in South Africa. The Chinese Diaspora community is 300-350,000 people. The Chinese mostly come from the Fujian province in China. Seventy percent are entrepreneurs and businessmen running shops selling Chinese goods. The researcher has found that the leadership of the churches is from Taiwan. Bringing everything together, the researcher finds the churches are growing at a moderate rate. The expected explosive growth of the church in China is not found in South Africa. The elements of Apostolic Genius are present but only partially expressed. There continues to be potential for the Chinese House church movement to field workers in South Africa. There has been some expressed interest. The Back To Jerusalem Movement is putting missionaries all over the Middle East (Hattaway 2003). It is the opinion of the researcher that putting workers in the Diaspora communities would be a natural extension of that that effort. / Dissertation (MA Theol)--University of Pretoria, 2013. / gm2014 / Science of Religion and Missiology / unrestricted