Open AccessDie gelowige ouer as geloofsvoorbeeld: Prakties-teologiese perspektiewe op toerusting
Author(s) -
Gafie van Wyk,
C.J.H. Venter
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
in die skriflig/in die skriflig
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2305-0853
pISSN - 1018-6441
DOI - 10.4102/ids.v37i3.481
Subject(s) - faith , socialization , sociology , task (project management) , process (computing) , epistemology , psychology , philosophy , computer science , engineering , social science , systems engineering , operating system
The believing parent as an example of faith: Practical-theological perspectives on equipping This article focuses on the unintentional process of learning that takes place in a child, especially with regard to the influence of the religious example of parents and peer groups. Firstly, applicable basis-theoretical material from Scripture regarding the necessity of an example in faith is analysed. Secondly, the processes of socialization and modelling are explained sociologically. Finally, some practical perspectives are suggested with regard to the minister’s task of equipping parents to realise the necessity of their practical example of faith