An Eschatological Journey of Lifehood : Ronald’s Narrative from a Pastoral Perspective
No Thumbnail Available
Authors
Dames, Gordon Ernest
Issue Date
2010
Type
Preprint Article
Language
en
Keywords
Pastoral theology of affirmation; Meaning and hope; Suffering and illness; Developmental psychology; Eschatology; Resilience; Fortology
Alternative Title
Abstract
This study explores and interprets the experience of suffering and a pastoral search for hope and meaning. The applied qualitative research paradigm is informed by participatory action research and a narrative approach. A theology of affirmation based on an eschatological foundation within a pastoral anthropology is applied with specific reference to developmental psychology. The model of Ronald’s journey of lifehood serves as a key framework to link faith and moral maturity with a pastoral theology of cura vitae; more importantly as a practical illustration of the existential challenges of humanity and the effectiveness and realisation of the eschatological dynamic in healing of life and life care.
Description
Citation
An Eschatological Journey of Lifehood : Ronald’s Narrative from a Pastoral Perspective. NGTT, Vol. 51 (3&4)
Publisher
Dames GE