Juanita Meyer
Biographic Data
| ID | 5830848 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Juanita Meyer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Juanita |
| FAMILY NAME | Meyer |
| SIGNATURE | MEYER J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Free State |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6363-5332 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Interview with Prof. Julian Müller
Emeritus Prof. Julian Müller is a distinguished practical and pastoral theological scholar celebrated for his contributions to interdisciplinary and postfoundational studies, a narrative approach towards pastoral theological practices, and researchon pastoral care and Ubuntu. This interview delves into Prof. Müller’s journey from ministry to academia, the evolution of his research interests, and his insights on the future of practical and pastora…
Investigating the nature of and relation between masculinity and religiosity and/or spirituality in a postcolonial and post-apartheid South Africa
This article narrates the researcher’s intention in using a mixed methodology for investigating the correlation between two key research concepts that form part of a larger research study. The larger study aims to reflect on how South African men understand their masculine role from and within their specific religion/spirituality by measuring the nature of the relationship between the constructs of masculine ideology and religious orientation in …
Developing pastoral therapy as a professional qualification in South Africa
The professional training of pastoral therapists has been a topic of controversy for many years in South Africa. Up to date, the training of pastoral workers has been limited to the study of ministry and as such is limited by the primary aims and outcomes of this curriculum. In a post-apartheid, post-colonial South Africa, the need for pastoral workers is intensified by the needs of community- and faith-based organisations for trained and registe…
Exploring a narrative approach through music as a pastoral care means to human flourishing
This article views Christian salvation through the lens of human flourishing and explores the unique ways in which music therapy – as a narrative approach to therapy – can assist society through the empowerment of the individual, to share in the kingdom of God, by actively participating in activities that will enhance people’s sense of well-being and flourishing. Flourishing is not limited to the individual as an individual is formed and influenc…
I am who I am
This article investigates and reflects on the religious and spiritual aspects inherent in the narratives of adolescent male orphans, affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty and fatherlessness, and more specifically on aspects which tell us about how these boys understand and experience the presence of God within their specific situations. In coming to such an understanding, this article focuses specifically on the various names attributed to God by the…
Development of alternative interpretations
This article elaborated specifically on the research journey in arriving at the development of an alternative narrative, which points beyond the local community, with reference to a broader study which aimed at addressing uncertainties about the type and nature of the relationship between HIV and AIDS and adolescent male orphans affected by this disease and all its aspects, such as poverty, exposure to crime and stigmatisation and lack in parenta…
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Development of alternative interpretations
This article elaborated specifically on the research journey in arriving at the development of an alternative narrative, which points beyond the local community, with reference to a broader study which aimed at addressing uncertainties about the type and nature of the relationship between HIV and AIDS and adolescent male orphans affected by this disease and all its aspects, such as poverty, exposure to crime and stigmatisation and lack in parenta…
I am who I am
This article investigates and reflects on the religious and spiritual aspects inherent in the narratives of adolescent male orphans, affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty and fatherlessness, and more specifically on aspects which tell us about how these boys understand and experience the presence of God within their specific situations. In coming to such an understanding, this article focuses specifically on the various names attributed to God by the…
Exploring a narrative approach through music as a pastoral care means to human flourishing
This article views Christian salvation through the lens of human flourishing and explores the unique ways in which music therapy – as a narrative approach to therapy – can assist society through the empowerment of the individual, to share in the kingdom of God, by actively participating in activities that will enhance people’s sense of well-being and flourishing. Flourishing is not limited to the individual as an individual is formed and influenc…
Investigating the nature of and relation between masculinity and religiosity and/or spirituality in a postcolonial and post-apartheid South Africa
This article narrates the researcher’s intention in using a mixed methodology for investigating the correlation between two key research concepts that form part of a larger research study. The larger study aims to reflect on how South African men understand their masculine role from and within their specific religion/spirituality by measuring the nature of the relationship between the constructs of masculine ideology and religious orientation in …
Developing pastoral therapy as a professional qualification in South Africa
The professional training of pastoral therapists has been a topic of controversy for many years in South Africa. Up to date, the training of pastoral workers has been limited to the study of ministry and as such is limited by the primary aims and outcomes of this curriculum. In a post-apartheid, post-colonial South Africa, the need for pastoral workers is intensified by the needs of community- and faith-based organisations for trained and registe…
Interview with Prof. Julian Müller
Emeritus Prof. Julian Müller is a distinguished practical and pastoral theological scholar celebrated for his contributions to interdisciplinary and postfoundational studies, a narrative approach towards pastoral theological practices, and researchon pastoral care and Ubuntu. This interview delves into Prof. Müller’s journey from ministry to academia, the evolution of his research interests, and his insights on the future of practical and pastora…
Sociology (6 works) · Philosophy (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Family and Disability Support Research (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Narrative (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics (2 works)