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´Spirituelle Kompetenz´ in der Ausbildung zum evangelischen Pfarrer

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Spirituality has emerged as a new phenomenon in the training of Protestant pastors since the turn of the millennium. The qualitative analysis of current training standards in Switzerland, Germany and Austria shows: In contrast to previous texts, the present guidelines of all churches mention spirituality. They address spirituality in a functional perspective with regard to the future professional task.Linking spirituality and functionality is a particular trait of Protestant training in the German-speaking world that is unknown in other denominations. It holds a potential for conflict because spirituality is almost a counterpoint to functionality. The author addresses this conflict by drawing on Schleiermacher´s distinction between effective and the presentational action.

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Spirituality has emerged as a new phenomenon in the training of Protestant pastors since the turn of the millennium. The qualitative analysis of current training standards in Switzerland, Germany and Austria shows: In contrast to previous texts, the present guidelines of all churches mention spirituality. They address spirituality in a functional perspective with regard to the future professional task.
Linking spirituality and functionality is a particular trait of Protestant training in the German-speaking world that is unknown in other denominations. It holds a potential for conflict because spirituality is almost a counterpoint to functionality. The author addresses this conflict by drawing on Schleiermacher´s distinction between effective and the presentational action.

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Hermisson, Sabine
Dr. Sabine Hermisson ist Assistentin am Institut für Religionspädagogik der Evangelisch-Theologischen Fakultät Wien.

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