"Habitus" in soul care. Towards "spiritual fortigenetics" (parrhesia) in a pastoral anthropology

It is argued that habitus plays a fundamental role in both a practical theological and pastoral-anthropological approach in order to focus on the "wholeness" of the human soul (soul as a qualitative and relational entity). It is hypothesized that a spiritual understanding of fortigenetics...

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Published in:	Acta theologica Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 67 - 88
Main Author:	Louw, D.J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloemfontein University of the Free State 01-12-2010 University of the Free State Faculty of Theology
Subjects:	Christianity Geestelike humaniteit Geestelike modus van ken Geestelike versterking Kerygmatic model Religion Spiritual fortigenetics Spiritual humanness Spiritual noetics Spirituality Theology University of Stellenbosch Verkondigingsmodel
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Summary:	It is argued that habitus plays a fundamental role in both a practical theological and pastoral-anthropological approach in order to focus on the "wholeness" of the human soul (soul as a qualitative and relational entity). It is hypothesized that a spiritual understanding of fortigenetics and the emphasis on a positive growth model can help pastoral theology to develop a theological theory for the empowerment of the being functions of human beings. In this regard, the theological notion of parrhesia can play a decisive role. The article proposes a paradigm shift from pathogenic thinking to growth thinking within the parameters of hope care.
ISSN:	1015-8758 2309-9089