Pastoral care and counselling in current times: Relevance and context of care
Since the inception of the Pastoral Care Movement, the approach to pastoral care has evolved from the traditional shepherd model to a more clinical, client-centred method. This evolution requires a thorough analysis of recent trends and dynamics in pastoral care, especially in relation to key theolo...
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| description | Since the inception of the Pastoral Care Movement, the approach to pastoral care has evolved from the traditional shepherd model to a more clinical, client-centred method. This evolution requires a thorough analysis of recent trends and dynamics in pastoral care, especially in relation to key theological theories and the Church’s role in providing support. Today, the landscape of pastoral care covers a range of topics, including ecotheology, global existential crises and the Church’s involvement in addressing these issues. Additionally, this examination reveals conclusions about theological shortcomings and inconsistencies in emphasis within pastoral care.
Contribution: This article provides a critical overview of pastoral care in its current form and context, examining its relevance to the existential needs of the postmodern social milieu and its role in the church today. It offers a critical evaluation of pastoral care within contemporary culture. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-90616362e0a14baa8c4ae6f03739d2142025-02-11T13:23:33ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies0259-94222072-80502025-01-01811e1e1110.4102/hts.v81i1.101846082Pastoral care and counselling in current times: Relevance and context of careGlenda A. Dames0Gordon E. Dames1Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, Faculty of Humanities, University of South Africa, PretoriaDepartment of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, Faculty of Humanities, University of South Africa, PretoriaSince the inception of the Pastoral Care Movement, the approach to pastoral care has evolved from the traditional shepherd model to a more clinical, client-centred method. This evolution requires a thorough analysis of recent trends and dynamics in pastoral care, especially in relation to key theological theories and the Church’s role in providing support. Today, the landscape of pastoral care covers a range of topics, including ecotheology, global existential crises and the Church’s involvement in addressing these issues. Additionally, this examination reveals conclusions about theological shortcomings and inconsistencies in emphasis within pastoral care. Contribution: This article provides a critical overview of pastoral care in its current form and context, examining its relevance to the existential needs of the postmodern social milieu and its role in the church today. It offers a critical evaluation of pastoral care within contemporary culture.https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/10184pastoral carepastoral counsellingcontextual theologypastoral theologypractical theologychurchpostmodern culture |
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