Religious research as kingpin in the fight against poverty and AIDS in the Western Cape, South Africa

dc.contributor.authorErasmus, Johannes C.
dc.contributor.authorHendriks, H. Jurgens
dc.contributor.authorMans, Gerbrand G.
dc.date.accessioned2010-05-13T07:05:55Z
dc.date.available2010-05-13T07:05:55Z
dc.date.issued2006
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dc.description.abstractThis article describes the researchers’ efforts to apply the principles of Participatory Action Research (PAR), specifically participation, through the direct involvement of church members in the research. It includes involving them in the design of questionnaires, training and utilizing them as fieldworkers, and finally disseminating the results of the research via workshops aimed at strategizing for change. The research is based on two hypotheses, the first being that, churches and their members are intensely involved in serving both the needs of their own members, as well as the needs of the larger community; and secondly, that churches do not work alone, but are part of networks with other agencies to accomplish their goals. At the outset the article outlines the challenges and points of departure, followed by a chronological account of how this approach was applied in Paarl, a South African community. Finally, an overview of the results of the project is provided.en
dc.description.urihttp://explore.up.ac.za/record=b1001341en_US
dc.identifier.citationErasmus, JC, Hendriks, HJ, & Mans, GG 2006. 'Religious research as kingpin in the fight against poverty and AIDS in the Western Cape, South Africa', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 293-311.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]en
dc.identifier.issn0259-9422 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/14038
dc.language.isoAfrikaansen_US
dc.publisherReformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoriaen_US
dc.rightsReformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoriaen_US
dc.subject.lcshPoverty -- Religious aspects -- Christianityen
dc.subject.lcshAIDS (Disease) -- Prevention -- Religious aspectsen
dc.subject.lcshChurch and social problems -- South Africa -- Western Capeen
dc.subject.lcshAction research -- South Africa -- Western Capeen
dc.subject.lcshParticipationen
dc.titleReligious research as kingpin in the fight against poverty and AIDS in the Western Cape, South Africaen
dc.typeArticleen

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