The role of relationship in moral formation: An analysis of three tertiary theological education institutions in South Africa
Open Access
- 27 February 2017
- journal article
- Published by AOSIS in In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi
- Vol. 51 (1)
- https://doi.org/10.4102/ids.v51i1.2214
Abstract
This article investigates the teaching and practice of moral formation at three theological education institutions in South Africa. Morality is described in terms of relationship with God, with the self, with others in the church and society and with the environment. Many theological institutions, while acknowledging moral formation in their aims and teaching ethical theory, have difficulty developing and implementing a moral formation programme. The findings of the research suggest that the teaching and practice at the institutions that involve relationships are most effective for moral formation. Hence it is recommended that the institutions foster the students’ relationship with God, with themselves, with others and with the environment. Relational teaching methods and activities are most effective and ways of implementing them are explored, including developing partnerships with local churches.Keywords
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