Thesis (M.T.S.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1992. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-55).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [84]-87).

Thesis (M.T.S.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1992. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-62).

Research paper (M.A.) -- Cardinal Stritch College -- Milwaukee, 1980. / A research paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education (Special Education). Includes bibliographical references (42-44 p.).

Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology)

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / O presente estudo tem como proposta compreender os ritos de iniciação como prática cotidiana de produção de conhecimentos em diversas comunidades de Nampula, província situada a norte de Moçambique. A partir de meu lugar de não-iniciado por não ter frequentado estes espaçostempos e de encontros com sujeitos iniciados (as), a proposta assenta-se no reconhecimento de que o empreendimento colonial propiciou ao longo da história processos de subalternização que silenciam discussões e visibilidades sobre os ritos de iniciação, suas múltiplas redes e seus sujeitos-praticantes. Pelas narrativas e fotografias produzidas ao longo da pesquisa como formas de internarrar as relações cotidianas compreendo que os ritos de iniciação situam-se como proposta formativa que, ao iniciar crianças e jovens a determinado status social, propiciam horizontes vitais importantes nestas relações e dentrofora das escolas. Neste sentido, se aponta um conjunto de negociações, subversões e temporalidades que indicam, como em outros espaçostempos, a necessidade de diálogos que permitam levantar questões sobre as várias diferenças que caracterizam os contextos moçambicanos / This study has the purpose to understand the initiation rites as a daily practice of knowledge production in various communities of Nampula, a north province of Mozambique. The study proposal is based on understand that the colonial system had created by history condition to subordination processes that silence the debate and visible about initiation rites, they net relations and they practice subjects. I understand that the initiation rites are kind of formative proposal and when it is given to the children and youngs getting a social status, news social perspectives importantes to their diaries relations and in-outside of school. My positions are given by narratives and photographies adquired on the research. On this way, there are scope of negociations, subversions and temporalities that show how on differents spacetimes are dialogue necessary that tend to bring up issues about diferences that caracterize the contexts

This study explored the impact of cultural attrition on youth behaviour: A case of ulwaluko and intonjane cultural practices in Mthatha and Mount Frere areas, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The study endeavoured to achieve the following specific objectives: (i) to respectively examine youth perceptions of ulwaluko and intonjane cultural practices and their impact towards their behaviour; (ii) to establish different stakeholders’ perceptions on the link between current youth behaviours and attrition of ulwaluko and intonjane cultural practices; (iii) to explore the extent to which cultural attrition has impacted upon the cultural goal posts of both ulwaluko and intonjane practices; and (iv) to establish the effectiveness of policy environment designed to uphold cultural preservation, integrity, growth and development. The study was premised on theoretical lenses of anomie theory, socio-cultural theory, cultural imperialism theory, and cultural feminism theory. Methodologically, the study used both qualitative and quantitative paradigm and was thus guided by mixed research design which was case study and mini survey. The data was collected through in-depth one-on-one interviews, focus group discussions and key informants i n t h e qualitative aspect of the study. In addition, the quantitative data was gathered through distribution of questionnaires. The study used both non-probability and probability methods sample selection, specifically purposive sampling (for qualitative data) and cluster random sampling (for quantitative) techniques were used. Using these techniques, forty-two (42) participants were selected for qualitative interviews, and comprised of eighteen (18) young men and women of both gender divides. Moreover, nine (9) key informants were included in the qualitative data collection. Therefore, the total number of both participants and respondents was 105. Data was analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis, while descriptive statistics was used to analyse quantitative data through the use of SPSS software versions 24. The study revealed the following: a state of cultural crossroad for both intonjane and ulwaluko rites; cultural attrition is indeed a reality; culture incapable of holding their goal posts; modern era a huge driver to cultural attrition; unfriendly policies on cultures a driver to cultural attrition; human rights’ wave and advocacy aiding cultural attrition; political infiltration of cultures; human rights’ wave and advocacy aiding cultural attrition; and community forums as avenues of disseminating the benefits of cultural practices. Based on the evidence gathered in this study, the following recommendations are made: purposive use of mass media to promote indigenous cultures; community awareness in promoting and maintaining cultures; formulating cultural policies that embed stakeholders’ self-determination, and youth ownership and participation in cultural preservation. The study concludes that cultural practices such as ulwaluko and intonjane play a pivotal role in shaping young people’s behaviours and moral conducts. However, modernity forces and various omissions by stakeholders of these cultural practices have contributed to their attrition.

Submitted by Márcio Maia (marciokjmaia@gmail.com) on 2016-08-22T18:26:11Z No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 1232823 bytes, checksum: ccb71ec192102c73d97446bcf1bdd810 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-22T18:26:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 1232823 bytes, checksum: ccb71ec192102c73d97446bcf1bdd810 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-06-27 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / In an attempt to present the relevance of Religious Education in the educational field and the relation of the universe of symbols in religion, we have made in this study the description of the initiation rites within the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In order to present a new proposal of teaching to practice the teaching of religious education, by comparing religions, we seek to identify the educational practices of the three selected rites: circumcision, baptism and shahada. The analysis was made by descriptive and bibliographic research of qualitative approach associated to participant observation. The methodology based on the comparative study of religions, phenomenology by Mircea Eliade. Our aim was to analyze the symbolic actions and the educational practice present in the initiation rites of the monotheistic religions considering their relevance and propose an epistemological and methodological conception to be practiced in Religious Education. In this study, we realized that although it being a theoretical research, the ritualistic practice can be used as a practical-didactic resource for teachers of Religious Education. / Na tentativa de apresentar a relevância no âmbito educacional do Ensino Religioso e o entrelaçamento entre o universo dos símbolos na religião, realizamos neste estudo a descrição dos ritos de iniciação dentro das três religiões monoteístas: judaísmo, cristianismo e islamismo. Com o objetivo de apresentar uma nova proposta de ensino para prática do ensino religioso, através da comparação das religiões, buscamos identificar as práticas educativas dos três ritos selecionados: circuncisão, batismo e shahada. A análise ocorreu pela pesquisa descritiva e bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa associada à observação participante. A metodologia fundamentada no estudo comparado das religiões, pela fenomenologia apresentada por Mircea Eliade. Nosso objetivo consistiu em analisar as ações simbólicas e a prática educativa presente nos ritos de iniciação das religiões monoteístas mediante sua relevância e propor uma concepção epistemológica e metodológica a ser praticada no Ensino Religioso. Com esse estudo, percebemos que apesar de se constituir como uma pesquisa teórica, a prática ritualística pode ser utilizada como recurso didático-prático para os docentes de Ensino Religioso.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / O presente estudo tem como proposta compreender os ritos de iniciação como prática cotidiana de produção de conhecimentos em diversas comunidades de Nampula, província situada a norte de Moçambique. A partir de meu lugar de não-iniciado por não ter frequentado estes espaçostempos e de encontros com sujeitos iniciados (as), a proposta assenta-se no reconhecimento de que o empreendimento colonial propiciou ao longo da história processos de subalternização que silenciam discussões e visibilidades sobre os ritos de iniciação, suas múltiplas redes e seus sujeitos-praticantes. Pelas narrativas e fotografias produzidas ao longo da pesquisa como formas de internarrar as relações cotidianas compreendo que os ritos de iniciação situam-se como proposta formativa que, ao iniciar crianças e jovens a determinado status social, propiciam horizontes vitais importantes nestas relações e dentrofora das escolas. Neste sentido, se aponta um conjunto de negociações, subversões e temporalidades que indicam, como em outros espaçostempos, a necessidade de diálogos que permitam levantar questões sobre as várias diferenças que caracterizam os contextos moçambicanos / This study has the purpose to understand the initiation rites as a daily practice of knowledge production in various communities of Nampula, a north province of Mozambique. The study proposal is based on understand that the colonial system had created by history condition to subordination processes that silence the debate and visible about initiation rites, they net relations and they practice subjects. I understand that the initiation rites are kind of formative proposal and when it is given to the children and youngs getting a social status, news social perspectives importantes to their diaries relations and in-outside of school. My positions are given by narratives and photographies adquired on the research. On this way, there are scope of negociations, subversions and temporalities that show how on differents spacetimes are dialogue necessary that tend to bring up issues about diferences that caracterize the contexts

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the field of Demography and Population Studies. November 2016. / Introduction: South African men practice both traditional and voluntary medical male circumcision. Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) was introduced as a health intervention strategy against HIV/AIDS. On the other hand, traditional male circumcision (TMC) is a ritual that marks the rite of passage into manhood. TMC has been identified as a public health hazard associated with high numbers of complications and even deaths. The South African government has launched and promotes the VMMC programme. The programme aims to reach a target of 80% coverage in order to effectively reduce HIV infections in the country. However, TMC remains a popular practice. In 2009, the National HIV Community Survey reported that 67% of men were traditionally circumcised, while 33% had been circumcised medically. This study aims to identify factors associated with VMMC, in order to inform the current programme. Furthermore, this study will add to the body of knowledge regarding VMMC and TMC, as previous literature has focused on identifying factors associated with circumcision status rather than the choice of circumcision type (VMMC vs TMC). Objective: The aim of this study was to the identify levels of circumcision status and circumcision types (VMMC vs TMC). Furthermore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between demographic, socio-economic, cognitive and environmental factors associated with VMMC and TMC in South Africa. Methodology: The study used data from the Third National HIV Communication Survey, 2012. The study sample is 6 828 473 males aged 16-55 years who underwent VMMC or TMC. The first step of the analysis was descriptive, using cross tabulations and graphs. Finally, multivariate analysis was employed using binary logistic to examine the relationship between VMMC and TMC with demographic, socio-economic, cognitive and environmental factors. Results Fifty-one percent (51%) of circumcised males were circumcised medically, while 49% were traditionally circumcised. As expected; ethnic groups known to practice TMC were less likely to choose VMMC. In terms of socioeconomic variables, education was significantly associated with whether males were medically circumcised (p<0.05; CI1.66=5.11). Availability of VMMC at the health facility significantly influenced the males choice of selecting VMMC as the type of circumcision to undergo (p<0.05; CI 0.43=0.79). / GR2017