'n Praktykbenadering tot geloofsvorming vanuit die benadering van Thomas Groome en die Gestaltteorie: 'n prakties-teologiese dialoog
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2016Author
Louw, Siegfried W.
Denton, Rudy A.
Grobler, Hermanus B.
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The article describes the dialogue between Thomas Groome’s approach to faith formation and
Gestalt theory in order to develop a practice approach to faith formation. The transversal
model of cross-disciplinary dialogue, developed by Wentzel van Huyssteen, is utilised to
develop a practice approach to faith formation. The process of faith formation, according to
Thomas Groome’s Shared Christian Praxis approach, encompassing five movements, is
described first. This is followed by a literature study on Gestalt theory. The philosophical roots
of Gestalt theory as well as specific Gestalt concepts are explored in order to explain the process
of human growth and change. Gestalt theory’s paradoxical theory of change, as well as the
contact cycle are utilised in order to explain the process of integration and assimilation of faith.
The transversal dialogue is continued by relating the insights gained from Groome’s approach
and Gestalt theory. The context of missional ecclesiology, in which the researcher finds himself,
is also accounted for during the dialogue. The process identifies six guidelines for the practice
of faith formation. The findings of the dialogue are processed into a practice approach to faith
formation. The practice approach is presented in such a way that it can be utilised in a variety
of settings
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