The occurrence of marriages failing as a result of one member of the couple having a homosexual
relationship has increased since the rewriting of the law on human rights. This resulted in a heightened
need for pastoral care of members of the family that were affected by this tendency. Of cardinal
importance to this study and in light of the constant debate about homosexuality in the church, a Scriptural
foundation is found in the handling in cases of marriage breaking up as a result of infidelity with a
homosexual partner. The Praxis model of Zerfass forms the framework in which a new pastoral therapy is
sought.
As background to the study an investigation is conducted to find the possible causes and resulting effects
of homosexual tendencies in the areas of psychology, physiology, and social anthropology. An empirical
research form part of the investigation into a practical formulating of a suitable guideline for pastoral care.
With the insight gained from the research, a practice theory is developed to fill the gap with a new and
appropriate approach in giving pastoral guidance to all parties who are affected when one of the members
of the married couple experiences same sex attraction (SSA) or get involved in a homosexual
relationship. / Thesis (M.A. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/756 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | Gerber, Louis Antonie |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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