"n Waardering vir die positiewe! Waarderende betrokkenheid as "n gemeentelike- en pastorale lens

An appreciation for the positive! Appreciative engagement as congregational process and congregational- and pastoral lens The traditional approach of only solving what is wrong is challenged by newer perspectives emphasising the meaning of an appreciation for the positive. The possible meaning of th...

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Authors: Schoeman, W. J. (Author) ; Van den Berg, J. A. 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2011
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2011, Volume: 67, Issue: 2
Further subjects:B Practical Theology
B Pastoral Care
B Positive
B Appreciative Inquiry
B Congregational Studies
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Summary:An appreciation for the positive! Appreciative engagement as congregational process and congregational- and pastoral lens The traditional approach of only solving what is wrong is challenged by newer perspectives emphasising the meaning of an appreciation for the positive. The possible meaning of this alternative perspective for the development of a relevant positive practical theology was explored in investigating the possible meaning of the methodology of appreciative inquiry. The benefit of this model, for congregational studies and pastoral ministry amongst others, was investigated, described and illustrated with a case study. After a critical evaluation of the methodology of appreciative inquiry, suggestions for the development of a relevant positive practical theology, incorporating an appreciation for the positive in an appreciative engagement were mapped.
ISSN:2072-8050
Contains:Enthalten in: HTS teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i2.887