This dissertation explores the relationship between Christian spirituality and the
general wellbeing of the individual. To this end a literature review is conducted, as
well as qualitative interviews with eleven individuals in the Cape Town area (South
Africa). Snowball sampling was used to gain access to these eleven research
participants who fitted the criteria of adults exhibiting a particular Christian lifestyle.
The literature review revealed that nurturing, non-punitive religion has been
associated with mental and physical health and that active participation in church
activities that enhance a person’s social support system is beneficial.
The qualitative interviews yielded the finding that those interviewees who had
positive experiences with Christian spirituality during their childhood regard it as a
significant contributor to meaning, hope and happiness in their lives. / Christian Spirituality Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Christian Spirituality)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/3705 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Van de Vyver, Hester Margaretha |
| Contributors | Lombard, C. J. S., Rabe, Maria Elizabeth |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (129 leaves) |
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