A theological reflection on the stories of police officers working under a new constitution

Fighting crime in the new South Africa has taken on new challenges under a new constitution. Using a narrative approach to research, the stories of police officers were listened to and reflected upon theologically. This process was carried out within a postfoundationalist and social constructionist...

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Authors: Burger, Brian (Author) ; Müller, Julian 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2009
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2009, Volume: 65, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Practical Theology
B Theology and the Community
B Police Officers
B Crime Fighting
B Constitution
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Summary:Fighting crime in the new South Africa has taken on new challenges under a new constitution. Using a narrative approach to research, the stories of police officers were listened to and reflected upon theologically. This process was carried out within a postfoundationalist and social constructionist paradigm that enabled further dialogue with other disciplines, seeking common ground as well as points of difference.
ISSN:2072-8050
Contains:Enthalten in: HTS teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v65i1.311