89 research outputs found
Theology in the flesh - embodied sensing, consciousness and the mapping of the body
No full textDr Jacob Meiring is part of
the research project,
‘Theology of Nature’, directed
by Prof. Dr Johan Buitendag
(Dean, Faculty of Theology,
Department Dogmatics and
Christian Ethics, Faculty of
Theology, University of
Pretoria.)Flowing from his model for a contemporary theological anthropology as embodied sensing, the
author focuses on the corporeal-linguistic turn in the 21st century and explores how his use of
bodymapping, as an applied aspect of theological anthropology within the context of narrative
therapy, intersects with the work of the neuro-scientist, Antonio Damasio on consciousness,
and specifically his research on how the brain constantly maps the body in the brain. The
author also explores the notion of sensing in the latest book of the Irish philosopher Richard
Kearney and based on this, expands his model for theological anthropology to the embodied
sensing of meaning.http://www.hts.org.zaam2016Dogmatics and Christian Ethic
Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa: Jewish Voices and Perspectives
No full textThe author who served on the South African� Truth� and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) focuses on the Jewish experience in South Africa� during� the apartheid years. At a special TRC Hearing for Faith Communities (East London, 17-19� November 1997) Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris submitted a statement on behalf of his community. Two earlier documents were also put at� the TRC�s disposal: a statement on Reconciliation� presented by Gesher (a Jewish movement for social action) as a well as a comprehensive volume containing 27 interviews with Jewish activists (Cutting Through the Mountain). Taking his cue from both the Chief Rabbi�s presentation and the earlier documents, the author discusses the role of the Jewish community in overtly and covertly supporting the apartheid regime, as well the experiences of many Jews in struggling against apartheid. Finally the contribution of the Jewish community towards healing and reconciliation in South Africa comes under the spotlight
Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa: the role of the faith communities
No full textTen years after the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission commenced with its work (1995), the author � using the statements made by representatives of the different faith communities in South Africa � analyses the role the communities played in the past: as agents of oppression, as victims of apartheid, as opponents of apartheid, as well as their role in the country�s transition to a new democratic society. Finally, the contribution of the faith communities in the process of reconciliation and nation building is discussed
Mathematics
No full text"Inservice education"--Final (unnumbered) p. of each document.; Includes bibliographical references.T. Teaching mathematics : elementary & middle grades / prepared by Steven P. Meiring (19 p.) -- K. Kindergarten mathematics / principal authors, James B. Wesson, Steven P. Meiring (18 p.) -- 1. First grade mathematics (18 p.) ; 2. Second grade mathematics (15 p.) ; 3. Third grade mathematics (18 p.) / principal author, C. Winston Smith, Jr. -- 4. Fourth grade mathematics (21 p.) ; 5. Fifth grade mathematics (19 p.) / principal author, James B. Wesson -- 6. Sixth grade mathematics (19 p.) ; 7. Seventh grade mathematics (23 p.) / principal author, William R. Speer -- 8. Eighth grade mathematics (19 p.) ; 8E. Eighth grade enrichment mathematics / principal author, James E. Schultz.A series of eleven monographs describing mathematics learning in the elementary and middle grades. These documents identify appropriate outcomes for each grade level and discuss teaching methods for helping students achieve those outcomes
Leadership for reconciliation: A Truth and Reconciliation Commission perspective
No full textAs important as the need for authentic leadership in the fields of politics, economy and education in Africa may be, the continent is also in dire need of leadership for reconciliation. Against the backdrop of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the author � who served on the Commission � discusses five characteristics of leaders for reconciliation. Leaders need to be: leaders with a clear understanding of the issues at stake; leaders with respect for the truth; leaders with a sense of justice; leaders with a comprehension of the dynamics of forgiveness; and leaders with a firm commitment. The insights and experiences of both the chairperson of the TRC, Desmond Tutu, and the deputy chair, Alex Boraine, form the backbone of the article
Theology in the flesh – a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing
No full textThe author proposes a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing that is based on an interdisciplinary exploration of the corporeal turn from a southern African perspective. The work of James B. Nelson is acknowledged, stating that body theology starts with the concrete, the bodily expressions of life and not with doctrines about God and humanity. The theological anthropology of David H. Kelsey is evaluated as a theological anthropology with a sentiment of the flesh. Based on clearings in the work of David Kelsey and an interdisciplinary research, the author proposes a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing which functions within the intricate and complex connection of the living body, language and experiencing in a concrete lifeworld with an openness to the ‘more than’. The author considers the use of bodymapping within narrative therapy as a way in which to uncover the intimate and intricate connection between the living body, experience and language, and implementing insights from theological anthropology as embodied sensing
Theology in the flesh – embodied sensing, consciousness and the mapping of the body
No full textFlowing from his model for a contemporary theological anthropology as embodied sensing, the author focuses on the corporeal-linguistic turn in the 21st century and explores how his use of bodymapping, as an applied aspect of theological anthropology within the context of narrative therapy, intersects with the work of the neuro-scientist, Antonio Damasio on consciousness, and specifically his research on how the brain constantly maps the body in the brain. The author also explores the notion of sensing in the latest book of the Irish philosopher Richard Kearney and based on this, expands his model for theological anthropology to the embodied sensing of meaning
<i>Ubuntu</i> and the body: A perspective from theological anthropology as embodied sensing
No full textThe author asks whether the notion of ubuntu truly exists within contemporary South African society and how the experiencing of South Africans� embodiment can be connected to ubuntu � especially amongst black people. The notion of ubuntu is briefly explored within law and theology. The author has recently proposed a model for a contemporary theological anthropology as �embodied sensing� which functions within the intimate relationship of the lived body, experiencing in a concrete life-world, language, and the �more than�. It is from this perspective that the notion of ubuntu is explored.</p
Theology in the flesh – a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing
No full textThe author proposes a model for theological anthropology as embodied sensing that is
based on an interdisciplinary exploration of the corporeal turn from a southern African
perspective. The work of James B. Nelson is acknowledged, stating that body theology
starts with the concrete, the bodily expressions of life and not with doctrines about God and
humanity. The theological anthropology of David H. Kelsey is evaluated as a theological
anthropology with a sentiment of the flesh. Based on clearings in the work of David Kelsey
and an interdisciplinary research, the author proposes a model for theological anthropology
as embodied sensing which functions within the intricate and complex connection of the
living body, language and experiencing in a concrete lifeworld with an openness to the
‘more than’. The author considers the use of bodymapping within narrative therapy as a
way in which to uncover the intimate and intricate connection between the living body,
experience and language, and implementing insights from theological anthropology as
embodied sensing.http://www.hts.org.zaam201
Ubuntu and the body : a perspective from theological anthropology as embodied sensing
No full textThis article resulted from
research done for my PhD
thesis, ‘Theology in the flesh:
Exploring the corporeal turn
from a southern African
perspective’. This joint
degree was awarded by
the University of Pretoria
and the Vrije Universiteit,
Amsterdam, with
Prof. Dr J.C. Müller and
Prof. Dr E.A.J.G. van der
Borght as supervisors.The author asks whether the notion of ubuntu truly exists within contemporary South
African society and how the experiencing of South Africans’ embodiment can be connected
to ubuntu – especially amongst black people. The notion of ubuntu is briefly explored within
law and theology. The author has recently proposed a model for a contemporary theological
anthropology as ‘embodied sensing’ which functions within the intimate relationship of the
lived body, experiencing in a concrete life-world, language, and the ‘more than’. It is from this
perspective that the notion of ubuntu is explored.http://www.ve.org.zaam201
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