Self-realization in contemporary theology : towards a vision of Christian wholeness

This research determines the ground for a Christian theological anthropology that makes provision for a doctrine that supports human self-realization. It is evident from the study that anthropological self-realization is an involved process of becoming truly human, not an isolated course founded...

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Main Author: Slater, Jennifer
Other Authors: Veldsman, Danie,1959-
Format: Others
Published: 2015
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Online Access:Slater, Jennifer (2002) Self-realization in contemporary theology : towards a vision of Christian wholeness, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16056>
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-160562018-11-19T17:14:51Z Self-realization in contemporary theology : towards a vision of Christian wholeness Slater, Jennifer Veldsman, Danie,1959- Transcendent Neuro-theological Ontological Authentication. Self-realization Humanization Consecrated religious Autobiographical-self Individuation Divinization Self-transcendence Spatio-temporal Existential Free self-becoming Deconstruction 233 Self-realization -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Transcendence (Philosophy) Theological anthropology This research determines the ground for a Christian theological anthropology that makes provision for a doctrine that supports human self-realization. It is evident from the study that anthropological self-realization is an involved process of becoming truly human, not an isolated course founded solely on the biblical knowledge of being created in the image and likeness of God. All sciences, and in particular anthropological sciences, enjoy the prerogative of unraveling and analyzing the human person. Whether these sciences are neuro-biological, psychological, theological, philosophical, biblical, spiritual or mystical in character, each with its specific method legitimately attempts to explain the complexities of the human person. In the light of this neither philosophy nor theology possess the exclusive claim to authentic human wisdom. In truth most scientific insights have a combined impact on the self-realizing growth and development of humanity. The process of self-realization links theology to real life questions such as evil, suffering, hope, love, justice and freedom, as well as with the immanent, the transcendent, the human and the divine. This thesis holds to the opinion that a theology of self-realization would contribute to the 'humanization' of theology since it brings praxis and theory into close alignment. This study equally expresses the conviction that the doctrine of consecrated vowed life, an ecclesiastical structure in the Roman Catholic Church, is particularly in need of humanization, as the notion of 'self' as a strength has been notably absent from traditional treatises on the practices of religious life. Conventional forms of consecrated vowed life called the woman to suppress and spiritualize at least some of her femininity. This was due to the distorted theological anthropology that sustained consecrated life in which God was presented as an idea to be grasped intellectually, and not an experience to be lived. Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology Th. D. (Systematic Theology) 2015-01-23T04:24:15Z 2015-01-23T04:24:15Z 2002-02 Slater, Jennifer (2002) Self-realization in contemporary theology : towards a vision of Christian wholeness, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16056> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16056 1 online resource (xi, 359 leaves)
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topic Transcendent
Neuro-theological
Ontological
Authentication.
Self-realization
Humanization
Consecrated religious
Autobiographical-self
Individuation
Divinization
Self-transcendence
Spatio-temporal
Existential
Free self-becoming
Deconstruction
233
Self-realization -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Transcendence (Philosophy)
Theological anthropology
spellingShingle Transcendent
Neuro-theological
Ontological
Authentication.
Self-realization
Humanization
Consecrated religious
Autobiographical-self
Individuation
Divinization
Self-transcendence
Spatio-temporal
Existential
Free self-becoming
Deconstruction
233
Self-realization -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Transcendence (Philosophy)
Theological anthropology
Slater, Jennifer
Self-realization in contemporary theology : towards a vision of Christian wholeness
description This research determines the ground for a Christian theological anthropology that makes provision for a doctrine that supports human self-realization. It is evident from the study that anthropological self-realization is an involved process of becoming truly human, not an isolated course founded solely on the biblical knowledge of being created in the image and likeness of God. All sciences, and in particular anthropological sciences, enjoy the prerogative of unraveling and analyzing the human person. Whether these sciences are neuro-biological, psychological, theological, philosophical, biblical, spiritual or mystical in character, each with its specific method legitimately attempts to explain the complexities of the human person. In the light of this neither philosophy nor theology possess the exclusive claim to authentic human wisdom. In truth most scientific insights have a combined impact on the self-realizing growth and development of humanity. The process of self-realization links theology to real life questions such as evil, suffering, hope, love, justice and freedom, as well as with the immanent, the transcendent, the human and the divine. This thesis holds to the opinion that a theology of self-realization would contribute to the 'humanization' of theology since it brings praxis and theory into close alignment. This study equally expresses the conviction that the doctrine of consecrated vowed life, an ecclesiastical structure in the Roman Catholic Church, is particularly in need of humanization, as the notion of 'self' as a strength has been notably absent from traditional treatises on the practices of religious life. Conventional forms of consecrated vowed life called the woman to suppress and spiritualize at least some of her femininity. This was due to the distorted theological anthropology that sustained consecrated life in which God was presented as an idea to be grasped intellectually, and not an experience to be lived. === Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology === Th. D. (Systematic Theology)
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