The focus of this study is on pastoral counselling and mentorship in the South African
context and how it can contribute to the improvement of parent-child relationships. The
Practical Theological model of Osmer is used as a framework in which the study is
conducted. It consists of the Descriptive-empirical, Interpretative, Normative and
Pragmatic tasks (which, for the purpose of the study, are called methods of
approximation).
In the first chapter the emphasis is on the way in which the study will be conducted with
the aim of obtaining positive outcomes. This is also addressed in Chapter 2 by means of
empiric research. Interviews are conducted with 24 participants that consist of parents
and children. The aim of this is to determine how many problems really occur within
families in a South African context. Many problems in this regard have come to light.
The third chapter is mainly dedicated to a literature study that discusses the effect of
positive and negative outcomes through the application of Biblical principles and
mentorship within families. The effect of negative or positive parenthood is discussed as
well as the effect it has on the child in his/her development process. Parents can learn
many lessons from this chapter so that their children won’t have to grow up with
emotional anguish.
In the fourth chapter the theological aspects are discussed and proof is given for the
value of these aspects as addressed by theological experts. Moral values, pastoral
models, the value of the Holy Spirit and how God is portrayed are discussed here.
These principles also contribute to happier families. In the fifth chapter attempts are made to find summarising solutions for this study’s
initial problem statement, research question and central theoretical argument. Various
results and conclusions can be made to find answers to the different key terms.
Problem identification and problem solving techniques are discussed. A typical
counselling session is held on the basis of a pastoral phase model in order to provide
clarity to the solution of the abovementioned problems. / PhD (Pastoral Studies), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/12032 |
| Date | January 2014 |
| Creators | Strydom, Johannes Hendrik |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Language | other |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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