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Practical Theology
It is the science describing the structure and the functioning of certain events in the sphere of interpersonal relations within a religious context.
Methodology
Denotes the scientific study of methods or procedures undertaken in the course of research.
Method
Refers to the way or the procedure by which certain aims and objectives are attained.
Methodologies
Proven ways of solving certain problems.
Qualitative Research
Primarily exploratory research. Provides insight into the research problem, and guides the hypotheses for potential qualitative research.
Quantitative Research
Systematic investigation of an observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or numerical data.
Hypothesis
Statement or claim that can be tested to see whether or not it will hold.
Applied Theology
The training and technical equipping of pastors for the Gospel ministry.
Non-Scientific methods of acquiring knowledge
- Method of Authority
- Mystical Method
- Intuitive Method
- Conventional Wisdom
- Rationalistic Method
- Empirical Method
Assumptions of Science
- The Existence of Natural and Social Laws.
- Laws can be discovered by human beings.
- Natural phenomena have natural causes.
- New knowledge is accumulated gradually.
- Knowledge and truth are founded on evidence.
- Scientific statements must be distinguished from common sense statements.
- Scientific observation is objective.
- Scientific observation is systematic.
Explanations that concede some uncertainty are called
Probabilistic explanations
Properties of scientific research
- Empirical.
- Systematic and Logical.
- Replicable and Transmittable.
- Reductive.
- Is Falsifiable.
Researchers’ social responsibility in developing countries
- Highest quality practice.
- Building capacity of all sectors of the community.
- Relevance.
- Promulgation of Results.
Principles of Ethical research
- Non-Maleficence.
- Beneficence. Autonomy.
- Justice.
- Fidelity.
- Respect for rights and dignity.
Ethical Guidelines
- Ethical review.
- Informed consent and voluntary participation.
- Confidentiality.
- Anonymity.
- Appropriate Referral.
- Discontinuance.
- Vulnerable populations (necessary degree of understanding).
- Deception.
- Analysis and Reporting.
- Publication.
