Showing papers by "Protestant Theological University published in 2018"

Learning from exemplars: emulation, character formation and the complexities of ordinary life

Abstract: In the field of character education role-modelling is advocated as an important pedagogical strategy. It is supposed that students learn from ‘significant others’ who exemplify important virtues an...

Dialectics of lead: fifty years of Dutch euthanasia and its lessons

Abstract: Worldwide the Netherlands has the broadest experience with organizing voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide. Roughly, three phases may be distinguished: in 1968–1985 euthanasia was vividly deba...

How Cohesion Matters: Teachers and Their Choice to Work at an Orthodox Protestant School.

Abstract: Teachers’ opinions are barely examined or involved in debates about school choice, although they are significant. In-depth interviews with 16 teachers revealed three interests for choosing to work ...

The human being as the image of god and slaughtered in the name of god: a biblical subversion of ancient and modern concepts of human dignity

Abstract: The biblical basis for human dignity is usually found in the belief expressed in Genesis 1:26 that God created the human beings "in his own image". This concept, however, does not play a primary role in the Bible. ...

'having faith in yourself' self-respect and human dignity

Abstract: This paper explores the notion of self-respect as an essential mark of human dignity. What is this self that deserves respect and what does respecting it mean? ...

Human dignity and HIV/AIDS

Abstract: The HI virus speaks to people across national boundaries and evokes different reactions. In this article an analysis is made of the place awarded to the notion of "human dignity" in the religion-HIV/AIDS discourse and differences in perspective on "human dignity" as possible grounding principle for this discourse in both African and Western contexts. ...

Religious Education and Celebrations in a Dutch Cooperation School

Abstract: In this article, the authors present the results of their research at 4 cooperation schools in the Netherlands. These schools are characterized by a specific religious diversity of their st...

Transformative Choice, Practical Reasons and Trust

Abstract: In this article I reflect on the question of whether we can have reason to make transformative choices. In attempting to answer it, I do three things. First, I bring forward an internalist account of practical reasons which entails the idea that agents should deliberate to the best of their ability. Second, I discuss L.A. Paul’s views on transformative choice, arguing that, although they present a real problem, the problem is not as profound as she believes it is. Third, I argue that, given the situation in which we face transformative choices (a situation of principled uncertainty though not cluelessness), trust is an appropriate response to transformative choices, and that when one’s trust that one’s current desires will be fulfilled in making a transformative choice is reasonable, one has a reason to make it. Thus, trust turns out to be a crucial response to a profound problem each of us will face during our lives.

Learning the spirit of human dignity: a practical theological exploration

Abstract: Under what conditions could people learn the spirit of human dignity in Church education? This question is explored in a practical-theological way with help of a conceptual approach on education and dignity and the observation and analysis of some paintings and drawings by Rembrandt as can be done in a concrete lesson. ...

I Have Dutch Nationality, but Others Do Not See Me as a Dutchman, of Course

Abstract: This interview study examines the attitudes of orthoprax young Muslim adults in the Netherlands toward their context, by distinguishing their perceptions of society and their participation in society. In this study, we discover that orthoprax young Muslim adults oppose themselves to Dutch society and do not feel really connected to it. However, most of the time, they participate in society by having jobs, studying and having friends. We also see that respondents are particularly active in and involved with their own Islamic community. Respondents in many cases do not link their religious identity to their participation in society. This study shows three different styles of linking religion to participation: “Participating as far as Islam allows,” “Religion is very personal and individual,” and “Bridging the gap.” We discuss what the reason is for not linking religious identity to participation.

For external use only? Some thoughts on human rights and church law

Abstract: Churches have a record of neglecting human rights in their internal lives, in spite of their history of advocating human rights in political life, and in spite of the theological value of human rights as such. How is this possible? Some major arguments in literature and church life against the indiscriminate acceptance of human rights in the church are listed, analysed and evaluated, including the understanding of : Law, Enlightenment, culture, world, tradition and ministry.

The Beauty of Repetition, or: How to Become a Friend of Job

Abstract: In reaction to William Desmond’s article, “The Shine on Things,” I argue firstly that Desmond’s approach is on some point similar to the approach of early idealism, and secondly, that the intrinsic connection Desmond perceives between beauty, order, and creation leaves no room for experiences of a reality that is outside of order. Using Kierkegaard’s account of the biblical story of Job I argue that Christian philosophy should be responsive to experiences of God that are not similar to experiences of order in the first place.

In staat van ontbinding? : Supervisie als actuele, dynamische en kritische opleidingsmethode voor dienstverlenende beroepen

Abstract: INLEIDING ‘Siegers? Het dubbele integratiemodel? Nooit van gehoord’, aldus een van de supervisoren-in-opleiding, bijna aan het eind van haar tweede traject leersupervisie in een groep. Meer van dit soort observaties hebben ons verbaasd. Over een helder supervisorisch methodiekconcept blijken nogal wat supervisoren-in-opleiding, afkomstig van verschillende opleidingen, helaas niet meer te beschikken. Wel was er vanaf de eerste bijeenkomst een grote behoefte aan werkvormen, liefst een supermarkt vol alsof dat het hart van supervisie zou zijn. Kritische reflecties over de eigen positie als instellingsof buitensupervisor zijn volledig nieuw. Dat je als supervisor vragen kunt stellen bij de gewoonte om een socialisatieverslag te laten schrijven door supervisanten, en dat evaluatie en beoordeling onderscheiden taken zijn die bij opleidingssupervisie horen, opent nieuwe perspectieven. In welke context en vanuit welke behoeften supervisie is ontstaan, blijkt veelal onbekend. Toen dit tijdschrift opriep tot een bijdrage aan een themanummer over de staat van

Karl Barth and Karl Marx: Catatan Investigasi Awal

Abstract: This article is a preliminary attempt to understand the theology of Karl Barth in its relation to the ideas of Karl Marx. Barth mentions the name of Marx many times throughout his own writings and gives some theological responses to Marx’ thoughts, in modes both appreciative and critical. Barth even once claimed that theology properly worked out would result in a promise for liberation preferable to that of Marx. In this initial phase of research, the present article surveys the mentions of Marx throughout Barth’s works. The author considers each mention in context, before sketching in general and then identifying in specific certain themes resulting from this preliminary investigation, to be explored in further research.