Theoretical signposts for tracing spirituality within the fluid decision-making of a mobile virtual reality
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Theoretical signposts for tracing spirituality within the fluid decision-making of a mobile virtual reality | |
| Creator | van den Berg, Jan-Albert | |
| Description | In the context of the interconnected world of the information age, and demarcated by a virtual existence through the use of the Internet, decision-making has become even more dynamic. In an evolving era of virtuality, with special emphasis on the increasing role of mobile communication technology, it is indicated that decision-making has become fluid. As part of the phenomenon of fluid decision-making, not only is the evolutionary character of virtual connectivity acknowledged, but the ever-increasing and important role of mobile platforms is also emphasised. In a hermeneutical practical theology of lived spirituality, focusing on the praxis of everyday living, the possible role of spirituality in informing the fluid decision-making processes in a mobile virtual world was traced. A qualitatively inspired analysis, using data collected from various virtual forums, was proposed. In the description of these contours, special emphasis was placed on narrative-inspired biographical accents. The research made a contribution in terms of possible new articulations of the language of faith as embodied in fluid decision-making in a mobile virtual reality. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2012-11-12 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v68i2.1290 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 68, No 2 (2012); 6 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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