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Essays examining issues of power dynamics in pastoral relationships, including the dangers of abuse, suggesting that new approaches are required.
In 'Soft Shepherd or Almighty Pastor?' contributors seek to go beyond the taboo on power within pastoral contexts. They not only discuss fundamental theological and philosophical questions about power but also develop ways to prevent power abuse in pastoral context. Power is considered as omnipresent and is analyzed in its positive and negative aspects. Not only the classical associations of power over or domination are discussed in relation to ecclesial and pastoral situations, but also forms of power linked to all of which reflect on the complexity of power issues.
In 'Soft Shepherd or Almighty Pastor?' contributors seek to go beyond the taboo on power within pastoral contexts. They not only discuss fundamental theological and philosophical questions about power but also develop ways to prevent power abuse in pastoral context. Power is considered as omnipresent and is analyzed in its positive and negative aspects. Not only the classical associations of power over or domination are discussed in relation to ecclesial and pastoral situations, but also forms of power linked to all of which reflect on the complexity of power issues.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 220
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
26 March 2015
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780227175224
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Christianity, Theology
Preface
Introduction
Power, Church, and Pastoral Care: Beyond the Taboo -Annemie Dillen
Part 1
Fundamental Philosophical and Theological Reflections on Power and Pastoral Care
1 A Web of Power: Toward a Greater Awareness of the Complexity of Power -Machteld Reynaert
2 Power and Compassion in Pastoral Work: From the Perspective of Michel Foucault -Roger Burggraeve and Anne Vandenhoeck
3 Beyond the Almighty Pastor: On Three Forms of Power in Pastoral Care -Stefan Gärtner
Part 2
Power and Interculturality
4 Self-Affirming Prejudice and the Abuse of Pastoral Power -Carrie Doehring
5 "When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong": An African Christian Reflection on the Ambiguities, Paradoxes, and Challenges of Pastoral Power -Emmanuel Lartey
Part 3
Power and Sexual Abuse
6 Intimacy in Pastoral Care: Ethical Notes on the Use of Power in Pastoral Guiding -Didier Pollefeyt
7 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Dealing Honestly with Pastoral Power -Cristina Traina
Part 4
Challenges for Theology and Pastoral Praxis
8 Empowerment in Pastoral Care for Persons with a Psychiatric Disorder: Towards Human Flourishing -Jana Binon
9 The Meaning of Informed Consent in Pastoral Counseling -Axel Liégeois
Contributors
Index
Introduction
Power, Church, and Pastoral Care: Beyond the Taboo -Annemie Dillen
Part 1
Fundamental Philosophical and Theological Reflections on Power and Pastoral Care
1 A Web of Power: Toward a Greater Awareness of the Complexity of Power -Machteld Reynaert
2 Power and Compassion in Pastoral Work: From the Perspective of Michel Foucault -Roger Burggraeve and Anne Vandenhoeck
3 Beyond the Almighty Pastor: On Three Forms of Power in Pastoral Care -Stefan Gärtner
Part 2
Power and Interculturality
4 Self-Affirming Prejudice and the Abuse of Pastoral Power -Carrie Doehring
5 "When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong": An African Christian Reflection on the Ambiguities, Paradoxes, and Challenges of Pastoral Power -Emmanuel Lartey
Part 3
Power and Sexual Abuse
6 Intimacy in Pastoral Care: Ethical Notes on the Use of Power in Pastoral Guiding -Didier Pollefeyt
7 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Dealing Honestly with Pastoral Power -Cristina Traina
Part 4
Challenges for Theology and Pastoral Praxis
8 Empowerment in Pastoral Care for Persons with a Psychiatric Disorder: Towards Human Flourishing -Jana Binon
9 The Meaning of Informed Consent in Pastoral Counseling -Axel Liégeois
Contributors
Index