Keeping the Faith While Doing Research in Ministry

Argues that although quantitative research is the primary form of research in the United States, it is necessary to examine critically the assumptions which generate such research constructions. Suggests that it is particularly desirable for researchers who are persons of faith to consider alternati...

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Main Author: Myers, William R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1996
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1996, Volume: 50, Issue: 2, Pages: 201-204
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Argues that although quantitative research is the primary form of research in the United States, it is necessary to examine critically the assumptions which generate such research constructions. Suggests that it is particularly desirable for researchers who are persons of faith to consider alternative approaches which will be in greater congruence with the realities and numinous qualities of religion, spirituality, and ministry.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234099605000208