Theological Uses of Psychology: Retrospective and Prospective

Horizons ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
John McDargh
Keyword(s):  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Potential Significance ◽  
Retrospective Survey ◽  
New Phase ◽  
The Way

AbstractThis essay begins with a retrospective survey of theological responses to psychology over the last seventy-five years. These are organized by the way in which they have been shaped by two underlying religious concerns: the necessity to defend against the diminishment of the human as oriented to the transcendent (the “Catholic” position) and the concern to protect the divine against its reduction to the merely human (the “Protestant” position). In the final two sections of the essay I consider how, prospectively, the theological appropriation of psychologymay enter a new phase first with a reformulation of thetask of theological reflection, exemplified by Tracy's model of mutual critical correlation, and secondly by the emergence of neopsychoanalytic theory as a new dialogue partner with theology. The potential significance of the latter is explored by examining its influence on the soteriological projects of Jürgen Moltmann and Sebastian Moore.

scholarly journals The Forerunners of the Reformation

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
PETER A. LILLBACK
Keyword(s):  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Reform Movement ◽  
Common Life ◽  
The Reformation ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

Abstract: The plague, abuses in the church, and mysticism constitute the background for considering forerunners of the Reformation. They should not be viewed as directly causing the Reformation, but as anticipating in various ways reformational concerns. While some advocated practical reforms (e.g., Jan Hus and Savonarola), others developed theological reflection (e.g., the Brethren of the Common Life). Conciliarism, another reform movement through councils, ironically by its failure, propelled the cause of the Reformation. Finally, humanism, by its return to the sources and Scripture, paved the way as well. In conclusion, it is observed that the division between forerunners and Reformers sometimes is not very definite.

scholarly journals Science in service of theology: Gender and sexual orientation

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter H. Labuschagne
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Way

By reflecting on sexuality, gender and gender roles, this article compared the contributions of two sources: one from the medical sciences and one from theology. These publications paved the way for an informed theological reflection on the ministry of people from an LGBT orientation. The motivation for this article was McHugh and Mayer’s statement that science offers limited answers to gender matters and that help should be sought from the humanities. The interdisciplinary nature of the research challenged us to consider non-theological data and to formulate our theological convictions better. An integrative literature review was used as research method and key research concepts included sex, gender and what influences these predispositions. The findings were analysed and synthesised and presented in a way that posed new questions for future research. It encouraged us to make informed decisions when offering theological responses to sex and gender. The inability of the natural sciences to identify causative factors of gender confusion opened the door to the humanities. It afforded theology an opportunity to engage with other sciences while addressing sex and gender from a faith perspective. This article presented a broad multi-disciplinary understanding of gender and sexual orientation and paved the way for theological reflection that is scientifically sound. Shifting our focus from causative to environmental factors in gender research was a profitable endeavour. Our first responsibility as religious practitioners is not to protect truth and condemn behaviour at the cost of people, but to liberate people to share in the fulness of life.Contribution: This article promoted collaboration between theology and the natural sciences on matters of gender and sexual orientation. It was found that there is room for theology to investigate the role that environmental factors play in this regard. This approach corresponds with the aim of In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi to promote multi-disciplinary research where religious studies engage with social sciences, human sciences, or even natural sciences.

scholarly journals Manuscript (Sharh Shawahed Al-Mwashah Ala Qafiat Ibn Al-Hajeb) for Al- Shairawani - Presentation and Study -: مخطوط "شرح شواهد الموّشّح على كافية ابن الحاجب للشّيرواني" - عرض ودراسة –

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 34-23
Author(s):  
Shatha Hasan Shaaban, Isam Derar Al-Kousa Shatha Hasan Shaaban, Isam Derar Al-Kousa
Keyword(s):  
New Phase ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
The Way

There was a lot of care and attention in the book (Al-Kafeyah) for ibn Al-Hajeb. It is a brief introduction to grammar it differs greatly from what the first grammarians classified as sibawayh, Almobared. And others and it represent a new phase of grammatical after AL Mofasal by al-Zamakhshari. scholars deal with this text explanations and endnotes. including the book tagged explaining bookmarked by (Al-Muwashah) From alkhabasi. It is one of the works that gained popularity and fame that AL-khabaisi himself could not. Because it contains grammatical issues it has become an important grammatical reference. Until his ranks approached that of a sufficient grammatical for al-Radi, and his rank exceeded the rest of the explanation. Al- Shairawani also explained the poetic evidence in the book Al-Muwashah. the research aims to Study this book – I mean explaining the evidence-and based on two sections, the first is to introduce Al- Shairawani and document the proportion of the book to him. and presentation of the approved copies of the study. and the second section , deals with studying the explanation of the evidence of the Al-Muwashah. And the reason for writing the book and its systematic organization and a statement of the author’s approach and method in arranging and dividing his book and the way he presented and explained the evidence. And the sources from which he derived his explanation. Follow the descriptive method.

Levinas in therapy

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-297
Author(s):  
Bob Plant
Keyword(s):  
Emmanuel Levinas ◽  
The Other ◽  
Potential Significance ◽  
Therapeutic Practice ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Critical Questions ◽  
Conceptual Apparatus ◽  
The Face ◽  
Short Explanation ◽  
The Way

Emmanuel Levinas’ semi-phenomenological analyses of the “face-to-face” encounter with “the other” are frequently alluded to in the therapeutic literature. Indeed, for some therapists, Levinas provides the conceptual apparatus to reconfigure traditional therapeutic practice. While acknowledging the importance of his work, in this article I raise critical questions about the way Levinas’ ideas are often used by psychotherapists. The discussion is divided into five sections: First, I provide a short explanation of the motivations for writing this paper. Second, I offer an overview of some prominent themes therapists typically draw from Levinas’ writings. Next, I present my own reconstruction of the face-to-face encounter. Then, drawing on the previous reconstruction, I outline the main questions Levinas-inspired therapists need to address. Finally, I reconsider the potential significance of Levinas’ work for therapists.

The Christology of Simon Maimela—A Contextual, Systematic Theologian

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Hendrik Fick
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Liberation Theology ◽  
Harvard University ◽  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Systematic Theology ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ongoing Dialogue ◽  
The Way

Abstract Simon Maimela was one of the first contextual theologians appearing on the scene in the 1970s in South Africa. He obtained a ThD at Harvard University in 1978 and was appointed inter alia as lecturer in the Department of Systematic Theology at Unisa. Like other contextual theologians his writings give evidence of a search for an ongoing dialogue between ‘text’ and ‘context.’ They have a strong Christological character, which corresponds with his conviction that liberation theology should be a keen exponent of a doctrine of atonement. This article is an attempt to investigate and describe the way in which his Christology stands in relation to a number of systematic theological loci. This is done within a broader context of the nature of African and South African Christology. The impact of his theological reflection in South Africa is finally assessed in the light of his view on the Bible.

scholarly journals Refleksi Teologi Pentakosta Di Era Kenormalan Baru Mencermati Sikap Takut Akan Tuhan Dalam Kehidupan Orang Percaya Berdasarkan Mazmur 25: 12-14

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Kosma Manurung
Keyword(s):  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Pentecostal Theology ◽  
Fear Of God ◽  
The Way

Abstract: The Bible places the fear of God as the main foundation of believers' faith and provides examples of how the heroes of faith in the Bible carry out their daily lives in fear of God. This research explains how pantecostal theological reflection of the fear of God in people's lives is based on Psalm 25: 12-14. This article examines the Bible's view of the fear of God which is landed with real examples in the lives of several servants of God such as Abraham, Joseph, Job, David, Daniel and his three friends. This article also discusses the fear of God based on Psalm 25: 12-15 and Pentecostal theological reflection on the fear of God. Based on the results of the discussion, it was revealed that in the reflection of the Pentecostal theology of fearing God, an attitude that respects God, a choice taken by believers to live in God's blessings, the efforts made by believers to tie themselves to God's promises and finally believers to live in the way of the Lord. Abstrak: Alkitab meletakan takut akan Tuhan sebagai fondasi utama iman orang percaya dan memberikan contoh bagaimana para pahlawan iman di Alkitab menjalankan keseharian hidup mereka dalam takut akan Tuhan. Penelitian ini bermaksud menjelaskan bagaimana refleksi teologi pentakosta terkait sikap takut akan Tuhan dalam kehidupan orang percaya berdasarkan Mazmur 25: 12-14. Artikel ini mengulas tentang pandangan Alkitab tentang takut akan Tuhan yang didaratkan dengan contoh-contoh nyata dalam kehidupan beberapa hamba Tuhan seperti Abraham, Yusuf, Ayub, Daud, Daniel dan ketiga sahabatnya. Artikel ini juga membahas tentang karakteristik takut akan Tuhan berdasarkan Mazmur 25: 12-15 dan refleksi teologi Pentakosta tentang takut akan Tuhan. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan disimpulkan bahwa dalam refleksi teologi Pentakosta takut akan Tuhan merupakan sikap yang menghormati Tuhan, sebuah pilihan yang diambil oleh orang percaya untuk hidup dalam berkat Tuhan, usaha yang dilakukan oleh orang percaya untuk mengikatkan diri pada janji Tuhan dan akhirnya menempatkan orang percaya untuk hidup dalam jalan-jalan Tuhan.

The Entanglement of Christian Theology and the Coloniality of Power: The Possibilities of a Response

2018 ◽  
pp. 31-48
Author(s):  
Joseph Drexler-Dreis
Keyword(s):  
Human Person ◽  
Ways Of Knowing ◽  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Christian Theology ◽  
Theological Perspective ◽  
Christian Thought ◽  
The Way ◽  
Historical Theory

The second chapter investigates the link between Christian thought and the historical matrix decolonial thinkers have theorized as the coloniality of power. In light of the historical theory of coloniality and Christian theology’s entanglement in coloniality, this chapter opens up options for what decolonization might look like within theological reflection. This chapter begins with the task of considering the place of Christian theology within the coloniality of power. It then moves to offering possibilities for decolonizing descriptive statements of the human person, ways of knowing, and eschatological imaginations, and introduces the concept of decolonial love by engaging the way Chela Sandoval has used this term. Introducing these options leads to a threshold question for thinking from a Christian theological perspective within a decolonial project: Can members of communities that have been rendered nonpersons through various manifestations of the coloniality of power think and speak theologically on their own terms?

Youth and Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-83
Author(s):  
Tanya Harmer
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Presidential Election ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Presidential Campaign ◽  
Ideological Conflict ◽  
New Phase ◽  
The Way

Having returned to Santiago to undertake practical medical training, Beatriz’s extra-curricular life became subsumed in her father’s third presidential campaign. Chapter three zooms in on Chile’s 1964 presidential election, examining the way it intersected with Beatriz’s life and how she participated in it. Because it was particularly relevant for Beatriz, the chapter deals primarily with youth mobilization and gendered dimensions of the campaign. It also argues that the way the election was fought, the issues it highlighted, and its outcome engrained Cold War logics more firmly into Chilean politics than ever before, initiating a new phase of ideological conflict, mobilization, and radicalization.

Turkey plans a short campaign against Syrian Kurds

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
Kurdistan Workers Party ◽  
Syrian Conflict ◽  
The Town ◽  
New Phase ◽  
The Way

Significance President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had signalled strongly that an incursion against the Kurds, whom he regards as terrorists linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey, was on the way. The Russian and Syrian decision to allow Turkish jets to take part, after weeks of behind-the-scenes bargaining between Moscow and Ankara, opens a new phase in the Syrian conflict. Impacts Turkish leaders seem to have been deliberately vague about whether troops will enter the town of Afrin. Turkey and NATO will avoid a breakdown in relations. Part of the Russian-Turkish understanding will be stepped-up trade and energy links.

scholarly journals Experiment rond de Tafel. Over Willem Barnards Onderzoek van het Sacramentele

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eward Postma
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Theological Reflection ◽  
Religious Drama ◽  
Continuity And Discontinuity ◽  
The Way

The Dutch poet, minister and essayist Willem Barnard (1920–2010) greatly contributed to the artistic and theological exploration of fundamental questions on sacramentality. This article concentrates on the way Barnard addresses the paradox that sacraments are human acts. It starts out from his explorations of religious drama and argues that they are in Barnards works a key to a sacramentality, in particular of the Eucharist, that is intentionally performed, embodied and experienced. Central to Barnards explorations and a stimulus for his further theological reflection is the establishment of a ‘sacramental lab’ in the 1950’s (‘Nocturnen’). Barnard thus develops a concept of liturgy as ‘drama’ that includes theological reflection on ‘community’, ‘participation’ and the making of liturgical rituals. Moreover, the artistic perspective of drama enables him to thematize both the continuity and discontinuity between God’s acts and human acts. 

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