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Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation
Dissertation (MTh)--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/78465 Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation Meylahn, Johann-Albrecht Mafuta, Dzivaidzo UCTD Celibacy consecration Dominican Holy Cross obedience Theology theses SDG-03 Theology theses SDG-04 Theology theses SDG-08 Theology theses SDG-10 Theology theses SDG-16 Dissertation (MTh)--University of Pretoria, 2020. This research, which lies in the area of Practical Theology, examines the gap between theory and praxis among Holy Cross sisters and Dominican priests and brothers of the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Africa, with special reference to Zimbabwe and South Africa. It proposes scaffolds for better synthesis of theory and practice for the purposes of bridging what is learnt in the academy and the praxis requirements of mission and ministry. The major strain noted by this research is that of the out of context theology. The experiences of the post-novitiate brothers and sisters have shown that there is need for doing contextual theology, which enables the members to adapt to new situations and contexts without imposing imported theology and ideas on the faithful. The second strain has been that of an inadequate formation programme, which has incapacitated nuns and members of the clergy from fully practising their spiritual maternity and paternity in their ministries. The chasm between the inadequate theoretical formation in novitiate and the practical life of ministry and mission creates abrupt and unnerving hurdles for those in temporary vows. Lack of Catholic grounding also impedes smooth transitions between stages, and concerted efforts have to be made to address this problem. Whilst the vow of obedience has a strong aspect of listening from both African and Latin roots, there are times when the interpretation of the vow may be highly influenced by cultural contexts. This is true with regards personal expenditure of allowances. The research has also discovered that proficiency in inculturation and the use of African languages, values and perspectives could bring about the joy of being an African religious. It is also important that from the time the novices are introduced to the formation programme, they are made aware that they are called to be prophets who reach out to those on the margins of society. The proposed formation programme in Chapter Four has recommended more time in the novitiate, as well as gradual and ritualised exit, to cater for those who believe they leave novitiate prematurely. It also recommends the introduction of theology of hope. ae2026 Practical Theology MTh Unrestricted SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-04: Quality education SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2021-02-12T09:37:27Z 2021-02-12T09:37:27Z 20/10/01 2020 Dissertation Mafuta, D 2020, Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation, MTh Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78465> S2020 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78465 en © 2020 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 Celibacy consecration Dominican Holy Cross obedience Theology theses SDG-03 Theology theses SDG-04 Theology theses SDG-08 Theology theses SDG-10 Theology theses SDG-16 Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title | Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title_full | Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title_fullStr | Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title_short | Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| title_sort | bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation |
| topic | UCTD Celibacy consecration Dominican Holy Cross obedience Theology theses SDG-03 Theology theses SDG-04 Theology theses SDG-08 Theology theses SDG-10 Theology theses SDG-16 |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78465 |