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Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective
Dissertation (MTh (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/107601 Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective Kessler, Volker susannethyroff@gmail.com Thyroff, Susanne UCTD Sustaibale Development Goals (SDGs) Silence Virtue Self-reflection Contemplation Dissertation (MTh (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2024. This master's dissertation investigates the significance of the virtue of silence for Christian leaders, particularly from a Pentecostal church perspective, through the lens of Baldur Kirchner's theological works. Kirchner, a Catholic theologian, applies monastic principles to leadership, offering a broader understanding of silence beyond its traditional perception in Pentecostal church contexts. This study critically assesses Kirchner's views, analyzing his theological background and comparing them with Pentecostal church practices. The central research question guiding this study is: What is the significance of silence for Pentecostal leaders according to Baldur Kirchner? The dissertation examines Kirchner's interpretation of silence as a practice, a means of personal reflection, and a tool for effective communication and leadership. Additionally, it explores the influences that shaped Kirchner's understanding of silence, including monastic traditions, mysticism, and psychoanalysis. The findings suggest that Kirchner's comprehensive approach to silence, which integrates personal, interpersonal, and other dimensions, offers valuable insights for Pentecostal church leaders. The study highlights the transformative power of silence in developing personal maturity, enhancing leadership skills, and fostering a deeper connection with one's values. Practical Theology MTh (Practical Theology) Unrestricted Faculty of Theology and Religion SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2026-01-27T09:40:34Z 2026-01-27T09:40:34Z 2025 2024-09 Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/107601 N/A en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustaibale Development Goals (SDGs) Silence Virtue Self-reflection Contemplation Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title | Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title_full | Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title_fullStr | Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title_short | Schweigen - eine vergessene Tugend für christliche Führungskräfte. Kirchners Ansatz aus freikirchlicher Perspektive betrachtet / Silence - a forgotten virtue for christian leaders. Kirchner’s approach from a free-church perspective |
| title_sort | schweigen eine vergessene tugend fur christliche fuhrungskrafte kirchners ansatz aus freikirchlicher perspektive betrachtet silence a forgotten virtue for christian leaders kirchner s approach from a free church perspective |
| topic | UCTD Sustaibale Development Goals (SDGs) Silence Virtue Self-reflection Contemplation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/107601 |