TY - MANSCPT AU - Engedal,Leif Gunnar AU - Kimilike,Lechion Peter AU - Ndossi,Emeline TI - Restoring life in Christ: dialogues of care in Christian communities : an African perspective AV - BV4011.3+ U1 - AFR 253.5096 Res 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - Neuendettelsau, Germany PB - Erlanger Verlag fu r Mission und O kumene KW - Pastoral care KW - Africa KW - Pastoral counseling KW - Pastoral theology N1 - "[This] project has been developed mainly through three research conferences, two of them at Makumira University College, and one at the Insitute for Pastoral Care and Counseling, Modum, Norway. In those conferences, every single part of the project has been discussed through academic presentations, written material and extended conversations" (p. [5]); Includes bibliographical references (p. [176]-180); Introduction / Oyvind M. Eide -- Integrating the African perspective / Peter Lechion Kimilike -- The significance of the female perspective / Emeline Ndosi -- The importance of a sensitive cultural approach / Mathias Madafa -- The theological foundation of pastoral care and counseling / Leif Gunnar Engedal -- Basic functions of pastoral care and counseling / Leif Gunnar Engedal -- Word and sacrament in pastoral care and counseling / Oyvind M. Eide -- Theology and culture in conversation / Oyvind M. Eide -- The counselor's competence / Leif Gunnar Engeldal -- A way to follow : the question of method / Leif Gunnar Engedal -- What about your relationship to God? : on AIDS and the image of God -- You see, pastor, I am pregnant : on discipline and grace -- I am beaten every day : on domestic violence and human dignity -- Where is the love of God? : on grief, compassion, and hope ER -