Spelling suggestions: "subject:"contemporary challenges"" "subject:"eontemporary challenges""
1 |
The pentecostal challenge to the concept of salvation in liberation theology / Leonard Asonye AmechiAmechi, Leonard Asonye January 2014 (has links)
This study was set up to determine how the concept of biblical salvation is
understood within liberation theology and how the concept is perceived from
Pentecostal standpoint with the aim of developing a theological framework to
challenge the dehumanising influences in contemporary society. The central
argument of this thesis is that, there are irreconcilable differences between
the salvation espoused by liberation theology's praxeological epistemology
and the Pentecostal understanding of the concept etymologically and
hermeneutically speaking. The study further probes whether Pentecostalism
can provide the necessary theological framework that can be used to
challenge the perceived dehumanising influences in contemporary society.
The study achieved its purpose by setting meaningful objectives and following
the appropriate research methodologies. Firstly, the study employed in-depth
textual analysis, historiography, lexicology, and hermeneutic principles to
understand the etymology of salvation from previous scholarship. This effort
helped to elucidate differences that exist between liberation theology and
Pentecostal renderings of the concept. Secondly, the concerns of existing
contributors on the subject were evaluated by researching historical, linguistic
and textual materials as well as exegetical analysis of relevant texts of
Scripture. Thirdly, an in-depth literature analysis was undertaken to ascertain
liberation theology's hermeneutic methodologies. This is necessary to
establish whether the movement is more interested in promoting its ideologies
and preunderstandings rather than biblical salvation.
Fourthly, it was necessary to review the deep concerns expressed by
liberation theology epistemology without compromising the message of the
Gospel. This was achieved by a thorough analysis of social ministries
undertaken by Progressive Pentecostals across the globe. Fifthly, the study
evaluated the Pentecostal criticisms of liberation theology to see if there is
any justification for that. This was achieved through an in-depth exegetical
and hermeneutic analysis using word studies, theological dictionaries, bible commentaries, and by reviewing scholarly articles on the subject matter.
Lastly, by analysing the difference between Pentecostal and liberation
theologies, it was clear that their methods of operations are different. This
goes to explain why Pentecostalism is growing exponentially while liberation
theology is declining. The outcome of this analysis also explains why
Pentecostalism is a better alternative in addressing the challenges facing our
global community. / PhD (Dogmatics), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
|
2 |
The pentecostal challenge to the concept of salvation in liberation theology / Leonard Asonye AmechiAmechi, Leonard Asonye January 2014 (has links)
This study was set up to determine how the concept of biblical salvation is
understood within liberation theology and how the concept is perceived from
Pentecostal standpoint with the aim of developing a theological framework to
challenge the dehumanising influences in contemporary society. The central
argument of this thesis is that, there are irreconcilable differences between
the salvation espoused by liberation theology's praxeological epistemology
and the Pentecostal understanding of the concept etymologically and
hermeneutically speaking. The study further probes whether Pentecostalism
can provide the necessary theological framework that can be used to
challenge the perceived dehumanising influences in contemporary society.
The study achieved its purpose by setting meaningful objectives and following
the appropriate research methodologies. Firstly, the study employed in-depth
textual analysis, historiography, lexicology, and hermeneutic principles to
understand the etymology of salvation from previous scholarship. This effort
helped to elucidate differences that exist between liberation theology and
Pentecostal renderings of the concept. Secondly, the concerns of existing
contributors on the subject were evaluated by researching historical, linguistic
and textual materials as well as exegetical analysis of relevant texts of
Scripture. Thirdly, an in-depth literature analysis was undertaken to ascertain
liberation theology's hermeneutic methodologies. This is necessary to
establish whether the movement is more interested in promoting its ideologies
and preunderstandings rather than biblical salvation.
Fourthly, it was necessary to review the deep concerns expressed by
liberation theology epistemology without compromising the message of the
Gospel. This was achieved by a thorough analysis of social ministries
undertaken by Progressive Pentecostals across the globe. Fifthly, the study
evaluated the Pentecostal criticisms of liberation theology to see if there is
any justification for that. This was achieved through an in-depth exegetical
and hermeneutic analysis using word studies, theological dictionaries, bible commentaries, and by reviewing scholarly articles on the subject matter.
Lastly, by analysing the difference between Pentecostal and liberation
theologies, it was clear that their methods of operations are different. This
goes to explain why Pentecostalism is growing exponentially while liberation
theology is declining. The outcome of this analysis also explains why
Pentecostalism is a better alternative in addressing the challenges facing our
global community. / PhD (Dogmatics), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
|
3 |
Catholic secondary education and identity reformation in Zambia's Southern ProvinceHambulo, Farrelli 05 1900 (has links)
This research was based on ‘Catholic secondary education and identity reformation in Zambia’s Southern Province. Its main purpose was to explore the nature and scope of the undesired identity reformation experienced in Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province as well as suggest possible ways of how the problem can be resolved. The study was guided by the following main research question ‘How has a conflict of values between the evolving Catholic education policies and Zambian national education policies affected the identity of Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province?’ This question formed the main basis for the achievement of the study’s overarching purpose highlighted earlier. A qualitative methodology was utilized to gather data for this research. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews/discussions and documentary/content analysis. Research participants included: the Secretary of Catholic education, the PEO, school headteachers, teachers of RE, parents and grade twelve learners. Key documents analyzed using document analysis were Catholic education policies and Zambian national educational policies.
The following findings resulted from the study: a conflict of values is non-existent between Catholic education policies and Zambian national education policies; there are four real/major causes of undesired identity reformation in Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province; the various contemporary challenges experienced by Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province are responsible for the undesired weakening of the school’s ‘academic’ and ‘religious’ mission; RE has experienced undesired changes at the levels of its nature, role and place in the Catholic secondary school curriculum over the years; Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province can be characterized as ‘partially Catholic’; realigning Catholic secondary schools with Catholic education policy involves returning such schools back to Catholic educational practice as recommended in Catholic education policies.
The main conclusion of the study was that undesired identity reformation is present in Catholic secondary schools in Zambia’s Southern Province but it is not linked to a conflict of values in Catholic education policies and Zambian national education policies. To resolve the problem of undesired identity reformation in Catholic secondary schools, all study recommendations emphasized an urgent return by the schools to educational practice as recommended in Catholic education policy if they are to regain their lost desired total-Catholic character or identity. / Educational Foundations / D. Ed. (Philosophy of Education)
|
Page generated in 0.0873 seconds