It is presently a general conception that marriages are fast going out of fashion. This
tendency is blamed on the high divorce rate all over the world. It is also believed
that marriages are not the only accepted ways of having relationships.
In order to counsel couples effectively in marriage therapy, the basic building blocks
of a marriage have to be kept in mind. The current pre-marital counselling programs
are lacking in their ability to create stronger marriages.
The following encompassing research question arose:
How can emotional oneness concerning newlyweds be improved through the
following Scriptural guidelines for leaving of parents (Gen 2:24), cleaving (Gen 2:24)
and becoming one (Gen 2:24)?
The methodology used was as follows:
In Chapter 2, basic-theoretical perspectives were formulated on how the Word of God
explains the importance of leaving, cleaving and becoming one in the process of
becoming emotionally one. The basic-theoretical perspectives were constructed
based upon detailed exegesis of Genesis 2:24, as well as cursory exegesis of other
relevant passages.
In Chapter 3, meta-theoretical perspectives were formulated by making use of a
literature study of the associated disciplines of Physiology, Psychology, Sociology
and Law, with specific reference to emotions and marriage itself. An empirical study
indicated that there is a real necessity for a good descriptive definition of emotional
oneness.
In Chapter 4, practical-theoretical guidelines were given as a result of the
hermeneutical interaction between the basic-theoretical principles and the metatheoretical
perspectives. Five practical guidelines were formulated to characterize an
emotional oneness marriage.
In Chapter 5, the researcher finally concludes that the process of leaving, cleaving
and becoming one is a continuous process. It is only possible through the help of the
Holy Spirit and where both newlyweds are willing to work on their marriage. / Thesis (M.A. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2005.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/664 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Creators | Erasmus, Margaretha Magdalena |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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