Research on Liturgy and the Generation of Social Capital in Contexts of Poverty in South Africa A Theoretical Departure

Authors

  • C Wepener
  • J Cilliers

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2006.v47n3.a38

Keywords:

Liturgy, Ritual, Poverty, Social capital, Worship, Development

Abstract

This specific contribution comes from the fields of Liturgy and Homiletics. By means of participatory action research ritual data were collected in several congregations. The data will later be analysed and interpreted by means of ritual criticism. In this article the theoretical foundation is being laid, and the specific way in which ritual criticism will be conducted is explained. This means that the concepts social capital and poverty will firstly be explored. Thereafter the so-called dimensions, processes and qualities of ritual are presented and discussed in the light of the concepts poverty and social capital. The hypothesis with which this research works, is that certain dimensions of rituals are ‘better’ or ‘more adequate’ with regards to the generation of social capital in contexts of poverty than other dimensions, and that depending on the context, some dimensions may even be counter productive in this regard.

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Published

2006-12-31

How to Cite

Wepener, C., & Cilliers, J. (2006). Research on Liturgy and the Generation of Social Capital in Contexts of Poverty in South Africa A Theoretical Departure. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 47(3&4). https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2006.v47n3.a38

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 3&4 (2006)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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