Empowerment: A Theological Perspective'
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Empowerment: a theological perspective It is generally accepted that sound practice must he informed by sound theory. This maxim applies also with reference to the concept empowerment which is in vogue within South Africa today. Therefore it is argued here that for empowerment to be effective it must he underpinned by a sound theological understanding o f powerlessness. After exploring the use o f the term power (powerlessness), its occurrence and meaning in Psalm 82 is examined, concluding with an attempt at formulating a theological definition o f powerlessness. This is followed by a survey o f the concept powerlessness as it is fo u n d in current literature. These understandings o f powerlessness are also evaluated. Finally the benefits o f a theologically defined concept o f powerlessness as basis for empowerment are discussed.
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