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Trinity, polyphony and pastoral relationships.

Neil Francis Pembroke1

  • 1University of Queensland, School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, Forgam Smith Building, St. Lucia, Brisbane Q4072, Australia.

The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|March 3, 2005
PubMed
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This study uses the Trinity doctrine

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Area of Science:

  • Theology
  • Pastoral Care

Background:

  • The Christian doctrine of the Trinity offers a framework for understanding complex relationships.
  • Pastoral ministry involves navigating diverse human experiences and spiritual needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the Christian doctrine of the Trinity as a model for pastoral ministry.
  • To apply the concept of 'polyphony' to understand unity and difference within the Trinity and its relevance to pastoral care.

Main Methods:

  • Explication of the trinitarian concept of 'polyphony' as defined by David Cunningham.
  • Analysis of unity and difference as key polyphonic categories within Trinitarian doctrine.

Main Results:

  • The Trinity's polyphony reveals essential categories of unity and difference.
  • Pastoral caregivers exhibit polyphonic qualities: toughness/tenderness, woundedness/health, wisdom/folly, and communion/nearness/distance.

Conclusions:

  • The polyphonic nature of the Trinity provides a theological basis for pastoral ministry.
  • Understanding these polyphonic dynamics can enhance the practice and effectiveness of pastoral care.

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