An eschatological journey of lifehood Ronald’s narrative from a pastoral perspective

Authors

  • GE Dames

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2010.v51n1.a05

Keywords:

Developmental psychology, Eschatology, Fortology, Meaning and hope, Pastoral theology of affirmation, Resilience, Suffering and illness,

Abstract

This study explores and interprets the experience of suffering within a pastoral epistemology of hope and meaning. In this article qualitative research as methodology is informed by a retrospective view on 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.

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Published

2010-06-30

How to Cite

Dames, G. (2010). An eschatological journey of lifehood Ronald’s narrative from a pastoral perspective. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 51(1&2). https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2010.v51n1.a05

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1&2 (2010)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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