Abstract:
This article explores the factors that contribute to the children living in Zama Zama informal
settlement’s spiritual development. Postfoundational practical theology and the narrative
approach function as paradigm and methodology. Themes and/or discourses like power,
poverty, nutrition, health and school enrolment were identified. The faith development theory
is discussed, as well as a reflection on children’s spirituality. The research shows that the faith
community, crèche and other partners play a crucial role in the spiritual development of the
children.
INTRADISCIPLINARY AND/OR INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS : This article explores the factors that contribute to the children living in Zama Zama informal
settlement’s spiritual development. Postfoundational practical theology and the narrative
approach function as paradigm and methodology. Themes and/or discourses like power,
poverty, nutrition, health and school enrolment were identified. The faith development theory
is discussed, as well as a reflection on children’s spirituality. The research shows that the faith
community, crèche and other partners play a crucial role in the spiritual development of the
children.
ntradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This study was performed in the
field of practical theology. The article is interdisciplinary, covering the fields of religion,
psychology, social work, sociology and health studies.ed in the
field of practical theology. The article is interdisciplinary, covering the fields of religion,
psychology, social work, sociology and health studies.
