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Diaconia
ISSN 2196-9027 · Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Verlage · 56 artikel di indeks
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Religious Space-Sharing. Encounters and Negotiations Between the St. Georgis Eritrean Orthodox Church and the St. Paul’s Congregation in Berlin, Germany
Abstract This article explores the relationship between two congregations in Berlin: the St. Paul’s Congregation, founded in 1905 and part of the Protestant Church in Germany, and the St. Georgis Eritrean Orthodox church, founded by Eritrean refugees in 2015. Since 2018, the two congregations have…
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Diaconal Work and Digitalization. Perspectives of Parish Deacons in the Church of Sweden
Abstract This study examines parish deacons’ perspectives on the impact the digital transformation of society has had on diaconal work in the Church of Sweden. Based on individual interviews with seven parish deacons, it explores the following research question: What are the perceptions of deacons…
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The Son of Man’s Judgment of Nations. A Framework for Diaconal Spirituality?
Abstract This article examines Matthew 25:31-45 as a theological framework for diaconal spirituality. It argues that this pericope conveys both an ethical imperative and the promise of Christ’s presence. Moving beyond an imitation of Christ (imitatio Christi), it highlights the encounter with…
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A Crack in the Transnational. Relations Between Diaconal Associations in Nordic Countries During World War II
Abstract This article examines the relationship between diaconal associations in Nordic countries during the period around World War II. It is based on materials from the archive of Diakonissanstalten in Stockholm, including letters to and from the director of Diakonissanstalten as well as…
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The Role of Muslim Organisations in the Integration or Segregation of Migrants. A Literature Review
Abstract This paper presents a narrative review of journal articles examining the integrating or segregating role of Muslim organisations in the integration process of migrants in Europe. To achieve our goal, we conducted an extensive search of the electronic databases of relevant journals and…
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Between Confession and Practice. The Diaconal Gap in Korean Protestant Churches in Dialogue with German Diaconal Traditions
Abstract This article examines the relationship between theological confession and practical engagement in diaconia within Korean Protestant churches in dialogue with German diaconal traditions. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 126 pastors in Korea, supplemented by national statistics on Christian…
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“We Treat, Jesus Heals” Exploring Transformative Diakonia with Traditional Birth Attendants in Crisis-Affected Rural Madagascar
Abstract This article explores how a Malagasy diaconal project promoting safe motherhood seeks to improve rural maternal health by training traditional birth attendants (TBAs), or matrons, amid health crisis. Specifically, the study examines the practices of TBAs and how their services are received…
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Outcomes of Diaconal Work Promoting Social Inclusion at Lahti Diaconia Institute, Finland
Abstract The aim of this study is to review how information on experiences of social inclusion can be used to assess the outcomes of diaconal work promoting social inclusion among people living in underprivileged circumstances. To this end, we investigated how participants’ experiences of social…
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Developing Peacebuilding Learning as an Integral Component of Diaconal Practice
Abstract This article discusses the experiences of and reflections on a one-year learning programme on peacebuilding, titled “Peacebuilding Towards Convivial Life Together”. The programme was specifically designed by interdiac (International Academy for Christian Social Action and Diaconia, Central…
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Doing Church Diaconal Service in the Context of Ecological Crisis in Indonesia
Abstract In Indonesia, diaconia is primarily associated with economic and social issues. Diaconal services predominantly aim to improve the community’s economy, but there are also charitable programs that help meet basic needs. However, there are only few diaconal programs focused on environmental…
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Caring Communities in Times of Crisis. Fostering a Sustainable Culture of Care
Abstract Aging Western societies face a growing care crisis, prompting a reevaluation of care as a collective social responsibility and driving the emergence of new care models. The concept of “caring communities” envisions care as a shared societal task, fostering mutual support and solidarity…
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The Crisis of Increasing Segregation and Inequality in Antwerp. A Heterotopic Perspective as a Diaconal Response
Abstract In the Belgian city Antwerp, as in many other cities in Western-Europe, we face a crisis of inequality and segregation. Those who deviate from the norm are excluded or disciplined, normalised. To address this, diaconal theologians such as Trygve Wyller, Kaia Rønsdal and Gyrid Gunnes have…
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Versatile Capacities and Missed Opportunities. A Case Study on Religious Minority Communities’ Roles in Urban Resilience Amidst COVID-19 in Helsinki, Finland
Abstract Community resilience refers to the ability of local communities to manage crises and to the capacities of a community that allow it to participate in recovery from adversity. It is characteristic of crises that the public authorities cannot be expected to be able to manage everything…