The aim of this study is to indicate the necessity for training Christian workers and to formulate suitable
criteria for undergraduate study. The central theoretical argument is that criteria regarding the effective
training of Christian workers are lacking and should therefore be formulated.
An increasing demand for healthy reformed-theological and ministry oriented undergraduate training of
Christian workers, calls for an interesting and new challenge for the departments of Practical Theology at
Theological Faculties in South Africa and worldwide.
The first aim of this study was to determine which possible Scriptural perspectives exist on the intra- and
interpersonal development of the believer. The basis-theoretical perspective showed a distinct
relationship and interdependency between the development of emotive and spiritual skills. Both form an
integral part of the believer's process of growth towards spiritual maturity and maturity of faith.
The second aim was to examine the contributions of other relevant disciplines. Regarding the metatheoretical perspective, emotive training is considered increasingly important. Disciplines such as
Sociology. Psychology, Psycho Neurology and Social Work contributes interesting perspectives on the
intra- and interpersonal development of the individual. This knowledge has to be taken into account
when a scientifically answerable training course for Christian workers is to be developed.
Empirical research clearly showed the need for ministry oriented undergraduate training of Christian
workers, which should include the development of intra- and interpersonal skills.
The third goal was reached by integrating the basis- and meta-theoretical perspectives, and by laying
down guidelines for this new field of practice. The researcher evaluated relevant study material of the
above-mentioned disciplines and integrated the information into criteria for a new theo-psychosocial study
course for undergraduate training of Christian workers. / Thesis (M.A. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/1726 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Van der Merwe, Alida Jemima |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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