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The healing touch of nature in the context of pastoral therapyMagalhães, Annezka Alida 11 1900 (has links)
The research on "The healing touch of Nature in the context of pastoral therapy" illustrated the role of Nature in bringing healing to individual people in an urban context in South Africa. The role Nature plays in connecting the participants with God and how this positively affects their daily lives, has been central in the research. Through their interaction with Nature, the participants lead richer, more meaningful lives and experience a greater sense of well-being. Nature stimulates and elicits response as the digital world is set against the calm energy and "warmth of the earth". Through connection with God in Nature, the participants translate the healing metaphor into more tangible "language" – the "beautifying effect" of Nature. It is not the words that captivate, but the thoughts which the words carry. Mostly the research tells the story of the experiential knowledge of living in the intimate presence of God and the healing power of God‘s presence. This narrative is about a kind of knowing that can only come through Nature. The research offers a way of seeing Nature that could influence pastoral care today. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology with specialisation in Pastoral Therapy)
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Huisbesoek : kerklike tradisie of lidmaatverwagting?Botha, Johan Stephanus 11 1900 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Huisbesoek is 'n kerklike bandeling wat algemeen in gereformeerde kerke
beoefen word. Die bandeling is omstrede en word geassosieer met baie
besinning en bespreking.
Hierdie studie gaan van die standpunt uit dat die teoriee grondliggend aan
buisbesoek, nie in ooreenstemming is met die verwagtinge van lidmate nie. In die bantering van die probleem is die teorie van buisbesoek ondersoek met bebulp van 'n literatuur studie. Huisbesoek word ook beskrywe as pastorale sorg. Daarom is die teorie van pastorale so~g ook ondersoek.
Empiriese navorsing is gedoen om die verwagtinge van lidmate te bepaal. 'n Ideografiese strategie is gebruik en lidmate is per onderboud gevra na bulle siening. Vanuit die ondersoek bet dit geblyk dat die teorie die praxis van buisbesoek in meeste instansies nie meer ondersteun nie. Vanuit die bevinding sluit die studie af met die trek van enkele riglyne, om teorie nader aan die verwagtinge van lidmate te bring. / Visitation is an activity generally practised in reformed churches. It is not
without problems, and form the topic of many discussions. This study works from the premise that the theoretical foundation of visitation, are out of touch with the expectations of church members.
In the approach to the problem, the theory of visitation is explored in a literary study. Because visitation can be described as pastoral care, the theory of care has been included in the study.
Empirical research was done to ascertain the expectations of church members with regards to visitation. This has been done according to a idiographic strategy, by interviewing church members. From the research the conclusion was drawn that there is a gap between theory
and praxis in regard to visitation. In the last paragraphs the author explores ways in which to bring theory closer to the expectations of members. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)
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Pastoral modes in a theology of evangelismRekers, George Alan 06 1900 (has links)
The pastoral visitation practice of Continuing Witness Training (CWT) is theoretically intended to cooperate with God to lead individuals to Christian conversion, but reconciles fewer individuals to God than anticipated. This empirical theological study of Praxis 1 analyzed the visited individuals' (1) perception of care-concern by the visitors, (2) post-visit positive mood, (3) satisfaction with the visit, (4) sense of God's presence in the visit, and (5) decision to pray to establish a
relationship with Jesus Christ. in association with (a) the amount of the CWT presentation given, (b) the length of the visit, and (c) prior religious involvement.
Greater amounts of the CWT presentation given resulted in greater satisfaction and greater conversion prayer. Longer pastoral visits resulted in greater satisfaction among females and males, in greater conversion prayer in females, and in higher post-visit positive mood in males. Lower prior religious involvement resulted in greater amounts of the CWT model presentation being given to females, and in greater conversion prayer in males. Although 60% of Individuals visited reported no or minimal religious involvement, the complete CWT presentation was given to only 19%, and a substantial portion of CWT was given to an additional 17%. Among this 36% of those visited who
received the CWT presentation, 55% decided to pray to establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
This situational analysis identified four praxis problems: ( 1) inconsistent application of the CWT model with unchurched individuals, (2) dissatisfaction among 25% of individuals visited, (3) lack of sense of God's presence in the visit reported by 23% of individuals visited, and (4) 31% of those visited being outside the stated unchurched target population for CWT visits. These praxis problems and related findings in the descriplive theological research were addressed by formulating a revised practical theology upon which to base Praxis 2. This revised theology of evangelism incorporated a multi-modal model of pastoral role-fulfillment (inYolving ketygma, didache, and paraklesis) as an agogic
situation of primary initiation of a person into the kingdom of God, by proposing multiple contacts within a pastoral theology of care and counseling. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / Th. D. (Practical Theology)
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An examination of the use made of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator by Anglican clergy in pastoral workSmith, Roderick Henry 11 1900 (has links)
This dissertation examines the use made of the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator in the pastoral work of Anglican Clergy. The practical
theological focus of the study is reflection on praxis. Various
theories of pastoral work are discussed. The history and
development of the MBTI is given as well as the Jungian background
to it. A qualitative research, grounded theory approach, is
utilised. Interviews of 14 Anglican clergy generate the data for
the research. The research questions are: "Why do Anglican clergy
use the MBTI?"; "How do Anglican clergy use the MBTI?" The research
findings show that Anglican clergy use the MBTI for the purpose of
personal growth, clergy self-care, and understanding relationships.
Anglican clergy attend workshops which encourage the application of
MBTI insights in pastoral work. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M Th. (Practical theology)
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Die pastorale gebruik van spelterapie met kinders : 'n evalueringStrydom, Willie Andries 11 1900 (has links)
Text in Afrikaans / Een van die funksies van die Kerk is om vir sy lidmate te sorg. In die praktyk wil dit voorkom asof die Kerk se sorg meer gerig is op die adolessent en die volwassene. Vanwee verskeie faktore ontvang kinders baie min of geen sorg in die vorm van pastorate sorg of pastorate beraad nie. 'n Gespreksmetode van beraad slaag nie altyd as daar met kinders gewerk word nie. In die veld van die psigoterapie en maatskaplike werk word daar algemeen gebruik gemaak van spelterapie wanneer daar met kinders gewerk word.
Laasgenoemde kan ook in die pastoraat met kinders gebruik word sonder
om die unieke karakter van pastoraat verlore te laat gaan. Die Kerk kan langs hierdie weg ook sy pastorate verantwoordelikheid teenoor kinders nakom. / One of the functions of the Church is to care for people. The children,
however, are often neglected with more attention being paid to the
adolescent and adult. Moreover, the verbal approach used when pastors
work with children who experience difficulties do not seem to address this
fully. Play therapy, on the other hand, appears to be a useful means of
addressing this deficiency. It is often used in psychotherapy and social work and can be used to good effect in the caring of the Church for children. Play therapy enables the pastor to fulfill the Church's obligation to care for children, without disregarding the unique character of pastoral care and pastoral counselling. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)
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The caring church as a worshipping communityTheron, Bruce B. V. 11 1900 (has links)
The dissertation starts from the premise that we are living in an increasingly individualistic and
secular society. The church is seen as a worshipping community, where mutual care emanating
from true Christian community could serve as a corrective to current fragmentation.
A theory is developed of the church as a caring and worshipping faith community which exists
alongside other communities. The church therefore exists to enable people to embody the gospel
ideals in their lives. The whole Christian community must thus be seen to be offering the love,
compassion and acceptance that is needed today. This role can be enhanced by encouraging
training in caring skills. The faith community exercises its nurturing support system through the
fusion of horizons as members seek to give expression to their faith.
This faith community functions against the background of the myriad of relationships and
different communities in which its members find themselves in. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)
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Pastoral care and counselling of the person in chronic painJacobs, Alvean Illinois 11 1900 (has links)
People expenencmg chronic pain encounter increases m needs and endure the consequences of failure to satisfy needs. In much of the management of people with chronic pain, chronic pain is considered an abstract phenomenon with little attention given to the human experience. Numerous literature focus on a mechanistic reductionistic approach in management of chronic pain.
Most literature is written by medical practitioners, nurses and psychologists from a health-care oriented methodology, whereas minimal research literature was contributed from a pastoral care and counselling perspective. This dissertation explores the needs and feelings of people with chronic pain to identify their needs at the various developmental
stages of their pain experience, and within their relevant ecosystems, in order to develop a pastoral response. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)
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Srovnání vybraných forem pastorace nemocných v nemocnicích v České republice / The Comparison of Sorted Forms of Pastoral Care of Ill People in the Hospitals in Czech RepublicJONÁŠOVÁ, Radka January 2008 (has links)
The work is engaged in pastoral care of ill people in the hospitals in Czech Republic. The theoretic part shows up the concept of illness, basic needs of ill people and the concept of pastoral care of ill people in the view of chosen authors. The practical part contains the comparison of two forms of pastoral care of ill people. It is the service of five pastoral assistants, who are exercising their service in hospitals, and the service of five priests, who are visiting hospitals within their service in parishes. The pastoral assistants work in hospital four up to eight hours a day during working days and they exercise the pastoral care in the form of accompanying of ill people {--} that means they are in a dialogue with ill people and they participate in their life situations. The priests visit hospitals mainly in order to sacrament dispense. By the confrontation of the service of both groups of persons involved in pastoral care of ill people with that, what chosen authors write about this service, appeared that only the pastoral assistants fulfil the intention of the pastoral care of ill people, that is the accompanying of ill people in their difficult situation of illness.
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Berufung zur Ehelosigkeit : eine seelsorgerliche Hilfe für Singles? / The call to celibacy : a pastoral aid for singles?Fuisting, Dirk 08 1900 (has links)
German text / Singles sind Menschen mit speziellen Problemen und Bedürfnissen – insbesondere, wenn sie
unfreiwillig Single sind und lieber in einer Partnerschaft leben wollen. Viele Singles leiden
unter ihrem Dasein als Single, ihre Probleme können vielfältig sein: Einsamkeit, unbefriedigte
sexuelle Wünsche, mangelndes Selbstwertgefühl, fehlende Elternschaft, Leere und
Antriebslosigkeit. Diese Probleme stellen die Seelsorge vor eine wichtige Aufgabe: Wie kann
man diesen leidenden Singles helfend begegnen? Mein poimenischer Ansatz besteht darin, die
Frage nach der Berufung zur Ehelosigkeit zu stellen(1 Korinther 7,17). Wenn Singles ihr
Dasein nicht mehr als gescheiterte Existenz betrachten, sondern als Stand, zu dem sie von
Gott berufen worden sind, hilft das vielleicht, eine positivere Lebenseinstellung zu bekommen
und ein zufriedeneres Leben zu führen. / Singles are people with special problems and needs – particularly when they are involuntary
singles and would prefer to live in a partner relationship. Many singles suffer with their
condition as a single, and their problems can be manifold: loneliness, unsatisfied sexual
desires, feelings of low self-worth, missing parenthood, emptiness and listlessness. These
problems present the pastoral carer with an important task: How can these suffering singles be
helped? My poimenics orientated approach is to raise the question regarding the call to
singleness (1 Corinthians 7:17). When singles no longer consider their life as a failed
existence, but rather as a state to which they have been called by God, perhaps that would
help them have a more positive attitude to life, and to lead a satisfying life. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)
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Challenging traditional disciplining structures in a girl's high school in Lesotho : exploring alternative ways of doing pastoral carePokothoane, Mokhele Wilfred 06 1900 (has links)
This research concerns disciplinary practices within a school system in
Lesotho. The school that has been researched is a girl’s high school in
Maseru (the capital of Lesotho). The school belongs to the Anglican Church.
I (the researcher) am a Mosotho man and an English and Religious Studies
teacher in this school. For a while I have been concerned about the way
punishment happens in the school, often leaving girls feeling shamed and
powerless in the face of authority. I have also noticed that these disciplinary
practices are losing their effectiveness, in that girls are showing resistance to
the system. In other words corporal punishment, which has been the
traditional form of discipline, is proving ineffective in today’s world. The
researcher also considers this form of discipline abusive of power. It is in the
light of this that I worked within this system, both with pupils, as well as
teachers, to explore alternative practices that might work with pupils, that
are respectful of all parties concerned. The research is a participative action
research, using collaborative narrative practices in working with both
students and staff at the school. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Pastoral Therapy)
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