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201	Spirituality, medical science and health : the spiritual effects of a sense of entitlement in the ministry of healing in the Christian Church Martin, Marlene Lorraine 25 June 2014 (has links) The human trait of entitlement, although currently very topical, has only recently come under serious scrutiny by behavioural psychologists (Campbell, Bonacci, Shelton, Exline & Bushman 2004:30). This study examines the modifying effects of these psychological elements on the spiritual aspects of disease and healing. Other modifiers are the personal spiritual beliefs or dogmas of the clergy within the paradigm of a particular denomination, and the beliefs and expectations of the adherents. Two Christian denominations were chosen for the study: The Methodist Church of Southern Africa, in particular the home church of the writer, The Bedfordview Methodist Church, and Afmin, an organisation that trains and equips students, mainly African, for Christian ministry. Structured face to face interviews were conducted with pastors and church leaders, interviews with medical professionals were conducted and a wide ranging review of relevant literature undertaken. It was found that while the trait of entitlement was a constant in human nature, there were modifying factors. These included the personal beliefs of pastors and youth leaders, often founded on personal experience instead of denominational dogma. The influence of Pentecostal / Charismatic teaching was very evident. It was also found that the church, in a drive to become increasingly relevant to current norms and social trends, tended to have a rather confused understanding of biblical healing and the role of God in disease and suffering. While the inevitability of death, suffering and disease cannot be denied, the role of the church is complex and controversial. Unrealistic expectations, based on teaching that encourages a sense of entitlement can lead to great challenges regarding faith in both the clergy and adherents. / Christian Spirituality, Church History & Missiology / D. Th. (Christian Spirituality) Spirituality Entitlement Narcissism Ingratitude Arrogance Pathology Physiology Physical Spiritual Medical Disease Illness Death Suffering Abandonment Ministry of healing Faith Prayer Pentecostal Charismatic Miracles Cures Healing Health 234.131 Spiritual healing -- Christianity Spiritual care (Medical care) Medical care -- Religious aspects Patients -- Religious aspects Psychology, Religious
202	The Word and the Spirit : epistemological issues in the faith, health and wealth movement in Zambia Chanda, Victor 01 1900 (has links) The Faith Movement is a religious mosaic since it is a multi-layered phenomenon which is coloured by several themes. These themes represent several areas of emphasis like: Blessing and Blessings, Power to declare, Prophetic anointing, connecting with the anointing, dominion, success and increase, sowing the seeds, as well as other ideas which are still evolving. The Word of Faith teachers have a very unique way of reading the Bible. They usually approach the text without consideration of its historical and cultural context. When they approach the biblical text they usually assign to it an independent existence cut off from its natural context. This in turn results in the reinterpretation of all the major doctrines of the Christian faith. Both God and human beings belong to the same class of “divine beings.” God and human beings it is believed operate under the rule of faith. It is argued that whatever God created, God did so by speaking words of faith (see Genesis 1:1-3). It is therefore argued that human beings similarly can create their own reality and destiny by speaking words of faith.Christology and Pneumatology of the Faith Movement assume a rather narrow outlook. It is believed that Jesus Christ died so that in addition to the forgiveness of sins He provided for all spiritual and material needs of the people. Therefore, no Christian should be poor or sick. The Holy Spirit on the other hand, is the anointing that enables believers to make it in life. It must be pointed out that even though the Word of Faith ideas were exported to Africa mainly from the United States of America it has found a home in Africa. The concepts of blessings and curses have a corollary in African Religious Traditional thought. The role that Word of Faith preachers play is similar to the roles played by several religious experts in African Religious Thought. Ultimately, the Faith Movement is not based on sound theological and philosophical ground. It is based on unique reading of the Bible which is more esoteric than theological. More Gnostic than Christian. / Philosophy & Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Systematic Theology) Word of Faith Faith Movement Prosperity Gospel Wealth and Health Movement Name it and Claim it Faith Healing Sowing the Seed Tithes and Offerings Curses and Blessings Deliverance ministry 230.096894 Spiritual life Spiritual healing -- Zambia Church and social problems -- Zambia Faith missions movement -- Zambia
203	Spirituality, medical science and health : the spiritual effects of a sense of entitlement in the ministry of healing in the Christian Church Martin, Marlene Lorraine 25 June 2014 (has links) The human trait of entitlement, although currently very topical, has only recently come under serious scrutiny by behavioural psychologists (Campbell, Bonacci, Shelton, Exline & Bushman 2004:30). This study examines the modifying effects of these psychological elements on the spiritual aspects of disease and healing. Other modifiers are the personal spiritual beliefs or dogmas of the clergy within the paradigm of a particular denomination, and the beliefs and expectations of the adherents. Two Christian denominations were chosen for the study: The Methodist Church of Southern Africa, in particular the home church of the writer, The Bedfordview Methodist Church, and Afmin, an organisation that trains and equips students, mainly African, for Christian ministry. Structured face to face interviews were conducted with pastors and church leaders, interviews with medical professionals were conducted and a wide ranging review of relevant literature undertaken. It was found that while the trait of entitlement was a constant in human nature, there were modifying factors. These included the personal beliefs of pastors and youth leaders, often founded on personal experience instead of denominational dogma. The influence of Pentecostal / Charismatic teaching was very evident. It was also found that the church, in a drive to become increasingly relevant to current norms and social trends, tended to have a rather confused understanding of biblical healing and the role of God in disease and suffering. While the inevitability of death, suffering and disease cannot be denied, the role of the church is complex and controversial. Unrealistic expectations, based on teaching that encourages a sense of entitlement can lead to great challenges regarding faith in both the clergy and adherents. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D. Th. (Christian Spirituality) Spirituality Entitlement Narcissism Ingratitude Arrogance Pathology Physiology Physical Spiritual Medical Disease Illness Death Suffering Abandonment Ministry of healing Faith Prayer Pentecostal Charismatic Miracles Cures Healing Health 234.131 Spiritual healing -- Christianity Spiritual care (Medical care) Medical care -- Religious aspects Patients -- Religious aspects Psychology, Religious
204	The interchange, exchange and appropriation of traditional healing, modern medicine and Christian healing in Africa today Morekwa, Othusitse 30 November 2004 (has links) This research work is set out to investigate healing practised in Africa today. There are many ways of healing in African; others are classified as foreign because they came out of Africa especially from European influence while others are considered local or traditional. The research shall dig out the influence of what is known as foreign methods or approaches of healing in Africa today and what African healing can learn from other methods of healing practised today. There shall be contemporary stories and facts about the situation of healing today and relevant statistics where necessary. The research also comes out with appropriate suggestions on how to combat contemporary illnesses of today. This includes what should be improved and how. This work covers the whole of Africa. / Philosophy and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Systematic Theology) African traditional religion Christian healing modern medicine Doctors Diviners Herbalists Witchcraft Supreme god Spirit possession Christian faith Main line churches African Independent Churches Charismatic churches Pentecostal churches HIV/AIDS Theology and healing 234.131 Africa -- Religion Independent churches -- Africa Traditional medicine -- Africa Spiritual healing -- Africa Healing -- Africa -- Religious aspects Medicine -- Africa -- Religious aspects
205	Free Church pastors in Germany : perceptions of spirit possession and mental illness Grossklaus, Michael 11 1900 (has links) In many cultures and religions of the world the belief in transcendental realities, like God, the Devil and other benevolent and malevolent spirits are widespread. These realities are constructed in different ways, depending upon context. In light of the development Western industrial societies have undergone, it follows that the belief in transcendental realities may have given way to beliefs that are steeped more, in empiricism. However, understanding the belief in transcendental realities seems to be gaining renewed interest in various social science disciplines in light of the fact that claims of experiences of spirit possession are escalating. The implication this understanding has on the treatment a patient receives is likely to depend upon the training of the practitioner consulted. It follows that the experiences of patients who believe they are possessed by a spirit is as equally important to practitioners of psychology as it is to theologians. Psychologists would likely ascribe a spirit possession to a psychological experience; while theologians will attest to the presence of a spiritual illness. This project focussed on Free Church pastors in Germany and their perceptions of spirit possession and mental illness. To explore Free Church pastors understanding of spirit possession and mental illness is critical in light of the overlap of symptoms. Misdiagnosis may result in a client receiving treatment which may not be appropriate. Interviews with Free Church pastors were conducted. The results were analysed and 4 themes were identified. Based on these interviews conclusions could be drawn which ultimately made it clear that the German free church pastors’ theological training needs to be supplemented in the area of psychology and that the pastors are unable to cope in the area of ‘spirit possession or mental illness’ / Psychology / D.Litt. et Phil. (Psychology) Mental illness Spirit possession Psychology Theology Free Church pastors Exorcism 253.520943 Free churches -- Germany Clergy -- Germany -- Psychology Germany -- Religious life and customs Spiritual healing -- Germany Pastoral psychology -- Germany Clergy -- Training of -- Germany
206	'Doing hope': mentoring with people doing care, working and dealing with trauma in a township in South Africa McLachlan, Christine 28 February 2007 (has links) Working in a township is a challenging but also rewarding way of living. In this dissertation the researcher, in collaboration with the co-searchers, explore ways to mentor one another as they learn how to deal with trauma, either by experiencing trauma directly or witnessing secondary trauma. This leads to new ways of being 'in the moment', coping with trauma, forming a community of care and learning to be in an aware and empowered position. The responsibility of practical theology and the commitment to pastoral care are explored in the context of theology, and spesifically feminist theology, contributing to 'do hope' in Mamelodi. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Pastoral Therapy) Post-modern discourse Research Music Education Ethics Township Doing hope Mentoring Co-searchers Community of care Feminist theology Pastoral care Witnessing Trauma G/god/dess Practical theology 253.53
207	A journey to healing: conversations of women survivors of sexual abuse Gunter, Rianda 01 January 2002 (has links) A journey to healing is a story of women survivors of sexual abuse. Through narrative pastoral conversations a group or community of concern was formed that witnessed how these women managed to move by re-telling from problem-saturated dominant lifestories to rich alternative stories of survival. Post-modern practical theology formed the epistemological backdrop of this study with the focus on taking a prophetically, ethical and political stance. The group deconstructed patriarchal knowledge that has been dominant in constructing understanding of women. Deconstruction lead to the centralising of previously subjugated knowledge about themselves and made multiple identities and preferred realities possible. Feminist theology's liberating spirit contributed to this participator action research where women moved from being right to doing right. The monthly celebration teas hosted by the group were instrumental in the healing of other women who have experienced sexual violation. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Pastoral Therapy) Pastoral narrative group conversations Post-modern practical theology Survivors of childhood sexual abuse Social construction Feminist theology Participatory action research 616.8914 Postmodernism -- Religious aspects Sexual abuse victims -- Rehabilitation Narrative therapy Pastoral counseling Counseling -- Religious aspects Feminist theology Spiritual healing
208	Narrative reflections on charismatic discursive practices Christodoulou, Esther 30 November 2003 (has links) The purpose for this research journey was twofold: (1) to discover the power of certain discourses in the charismatic church context and (2) to challenge disrespectful discursive practices in order to co-operate respectful, ethical and caring ways of being. Seven leaders in charismatic churches committed themselves to this qualitative research project. The research process resulted in a confirmation by the participants that some charismatic discursive practices can be abusive and also to the acknowledgement that they too have at times fulfilled the role of abuser, even in unknowingly. This research journey ended in Hope. Hope for more transparency and trust between leaders and members, resulting in more respectful practices. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Pastoral Therapy) Faith Divine healing Pastoral therapy Narrative hermeneutic Practical theology Postmodern theology Charismatic Abusive practices Discursive practices Postmodern Participatory action research Qualitative research Narrative research Social construction Power and knowledge Gifts of the Holy Spirit Prophecy Abusers Survivors Jezebel Confidentiality Accountability Transparency 253.508828994 Pastoral counseling Narrative therapy Participant observation Gifts, Spiritual -- Pentecostal churches Spiritual healing Discursive psychology
209	Carrying the torch of hope: survivors' narratives of trauma and spirituality Martin, James Henry Iain 30 November 2003 (has links) This research journey examines the process of co-creating, along with my co-travellers (research participants), a more holistic approach to trauma debriefing. Whilst incorporating elements of Mitchell's (1983) Critical Incidence Stress Debriefing model (C.I.S.D.), our point of difference has been to adopt a narrative pastoral approach. This was achieved by introducing spirituality and narrative therapy practices. Our research pathway has been further shaped by adopting a qualitative research approach within a postmodern, social construction discourse. My research curiosity was invited by both the mind, body and soul divide expressed in psychology; and the healing possibilities of spirituality I have witnessed in both my own and in the lives of others. While my co-travellers predominantly preferred to express their spirituality in terms of Christianity, our narrative pastoral approach to trauma debriefing is offered to people of all religious persuasions. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (with specialisation in Pastoral therapy) Trauma debriefing Spirituality Body mind & soul Postmodern social construction discourse Narrative pastoral therapeutic practices Contextual practical theology Post traumatic growth (PTG) Witnessing Hope Trauma discourses Qualitative research Alternative stories Vicarious traumatisation 253.52 Psychological debriefing Narrative therapy Spirituality Spiritual healing Pastoral counseling
210	Health Seeking Behaviour among the People of the Africa Gospel Church in Francistown Kgwatalala, Gomotsang 28 February 2003 (has links) This research was stimulated by an indication that members of the Africa Gospel Church do not utilise professional health care services optimally, probably due to religious reasons. This may also be the result of registered nurses’ inability to render culture congruent care. To render culture congruent care, nurses require knowledge of the belief system and the health seeking behaviours of the church members. The qualitative research investigated the religious beliefs and health seeking behaviours of members of the Africa Gospel Church in Francistown, Botswana. An exploratory ethnonursing research method was applied. Semi-structured interviews were held with two purposively selected samples. Qualitative data analysis was done using computer software to reduce data and interpret the research results. The study indicated that members utilise the Church structure for health care purposes and seek health care mainly from priests and prophets. / Advanced Nursing Sciences / M.A. (Nursing Science) Explanatory models of health and illness Illness Health Culture congruent care Religion Culture Health-seeking behaviour 234.131 Healing -- Religious aspects

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