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)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/16071 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Smith, Roderick Henry |
| Contributors | Dreyer, J. S. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (113 leaves) |
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