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The use of stories and metaphors in pastoral counseling with orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS in Mbeya, TanzaniaMwenisongole, Tuntufye Anangisye 11 1900 (has links)
The thesis describes the use of stories and metaphors in pastoral counseling with orphans and
vulnerable children (future: OVC) affected by HIV and AIDS in Mbeya.. It is a narrative approach
study which examines and explores stories and other metaphors for the children’s resilience. A
narrative approach helps pastoral counselors to use stories and metaphors such as life stories, proverbs,
biblical narratives, plays, art, songs, riddles, poems, symbols and images for the healing and coping
mechanism with OVC. The OVC in the midst of challenges of HIV and AIDS crisis can find a healing
and coping mechanism in Mbeya. A narrative approach with the use of stories and metaphors in
pastoral counseling and in practical theology can be used and applied in responding to issues
surrounding the OVC. It is an approach that can help the OVC find their resilience and grow into a
more meaningful life, the life of wholeness.
Methodologically, case studies, focus groups and interviews have been used to collect the data which
was analyzed and interpreted in detail to reach the objectives of the study. I explored and discussed in
detail the use of narratives, stories, and metaphors in case studies and focus groups with OVC in
Mbeya.
Finally, an integrative narrative model was established to build up a practical method for practical
theology and counseling in dealing with the challenges which the OVC are facing. The model came as
a result of the analysis and interpretation of the case studies, focus groups and interviews conducted in
the field research. It describes a life cycle of a person, the events and experiences one passes through,
which will ultimately help a person to grow and mature to become whole or an integrative being. / Practical Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology, Specialisation Pastoral Therapy)
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Re-reading 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 in Tanzanian contexts: towards an HIV/AIDS Biblical HermeneuticsMuneja, Mussa Simon 10 1900 (has links)
It is arguably clear that the AIDS epidemic has infected and affected our world in radical
ways. Although every sector, including Biblical Studies, has come to its ‘senses’, by realising
the urgency to respond; there still appears to be inadequate contextual engagement with
the biblical text to stimulate empowering and transformative readings of the Bible. This case
study is aimed at contributing to scholarship by determining the extent to which the church,
the academy and Persons with HIV have adhered to stigmatising interpretations. The
theoretical framework used, was the reader response method as applied within the context
of African theology because it is socially located. The data was collected through focus
groups and personal interviews. The purposive sampling included 70 participants, who were
divided into three key categories: academic theologians, university students and persons
with HIV. All participants in the study re-read 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 in order to ascertain if
the characters therein could be relevant to the context of AIDS. The overall findings showed
that characters from 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 can provide an empowering message in the
context of AIDS. Although this biblical text has often been misused to promote stigma, this
study confirmed that it was nonetheless possible to use the same text to unearth
redemptive and empowering interpretations. Therefore the study recommends that the
move towards an HIV/AIDS Biblical Hermeneutics invites socially engaged scholars along
with ordinary readers to read the text together for transformative purposes. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / D. Div. (Old Testament)
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The use of stories and metaphors in pastoral counseling with orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS in Mbeya, TanzaniaMwenisongole, Tuntufye Anangisye 11 1900 (has links)
The thesis describes the use of stories and metaphors in pastoral counseling with orphans and
vulnerable children (future: OVC) affected by HIV and AIDS in Mbeya.. It is a narrative approach
study which examines and explores stories and other metaphors for the children’s resilience. A
narrative approach helps pastoral counselors to use stories and metaphors such as life stories, proverbs,
biblical narratives, plays, art, songs, riddles, poems, symbols and images for the healing and coping
mechanism with OVC. The OVC in the midst of challenges of HIV and AIDS crisis can find a healing
and coping mechanism in Mbeya. A narrative approach with the use of stories and metaphors in
pastoral counseling and in practical theology can be used and applied in responding to issues
surrounding the OVC. It is an approach that can help the OVC find their resilience and grow into a
more meaningful life, the life of wholeness.
Methodologically, case studies, focus groups and interviews have been used to collect the data which
was analyzed and interpreted in detail to reach the objectives of the study. I explored and discussed in
detail the use of narratives, stories, and metaphors in case studies and focus groups with OVC in
Mbeya.
Finally, an integrative narrative model was established to build up a practical method for practical
theology and counseling in dealing with the challenges which the OVC are facing. The model came as
a result of the analysis and interpretation of the case studies, focus groups and interviews conducted in
the field research. It describes a life cycle of a person, the events and experiences one passes through,
which will ultimately help a person to grow and mature to become whole or an integrative being. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology, Specialisation Pastoral Therapy)
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Re-reading 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 in Tanzanian contexts: towards an HIV/AIDS Biblical HermeneuticsMuneja, Mussa Simon 10 1900 (has links)
It is arguably clear that the AIDS epidemic has infected and affected our world in radical
ways. Although every sector, including Biblical Studies, has come to its ‘senses’, by realising
the urgency to respond; there still appears to be inadequate contextual engagement with
the biblical text to stimulate empowering and transformative readings of the Bible. This case
study is aimed at contributing to scholarship by determining the extent to which the church,
the academy and Persons with HIV have adhered to stigmatising interpretations. The
theoretical framework used, was the reader response method as applied within the context
of African theology because it is socially located. The data was collected through focus
groups and personal interviews. The purposive sampling included 70 participants, who were
divided into three key categories: academic theologians, university students and persons
with HIV. All participants in the study re-read 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 in order to ascertain if
the characters therein could be relevant to the context of AIDS. The overall findings showed
that characters from 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 can provide an empowering message in the
context of AIDS. Although this biblical text has often been misused to promote stigma, this
study confirmed that it was nonetheless possible to use the same text to unearth
redemptive and empowering interpretations. Therefore the study recommends that the
move towards an HIV/AIDS Biblical Hermeneutics invites socially engaged scholars along
with ordinary readers to read the text together for transformative purposes. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / D. Div. (Old Testament)
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