Abstract
This article aims to delineate the basis-theoretical and meta-theoretical perspectives on the phenomenon of corruption. It defines solution-based pastoral markers should the research indeed establish a definitive role for pastoral theology in addressing this serious societal ill. Thus it attempts to scrutinize the dynamic factors associated with the phenomenon of corruption in general and as it pertains to South Africa. It also examines the views of both Scripture and related disciplines on corruption, then compare some of the current solutions proposed in the literature on dealing with it. Furthermore, it determines and practically delineate the role and parameters of practical theology in an attempt to address the issue of corruption. Finally, one of the following hypotheses is accepted: Firstly, Practical Theology has a distinct role to conduct in rooting out corruption within society. Secondly, Practical Theology has no defined role in assisting with the eradication of corruption within society.
Highlights
According to Heitink (1999:113) the role of practical theology is to lead the process of renewal in a responsible way from both the perspective of theology and the social sciences
According to Pieterse (1993:133) basis theory is being fed by interdisciplinary discussions with other theological disciplines and with insights from the related disciplines and with insights from empirical examinations from within the field of practical theology
Against this theoretical background this article aims to focus on both some basis theoretical and meta theoretical perspectives on corruption, with the aim to define some practical theological markers as part of the role of the church and the pastorate to root out corruption within the South African society in the longer term
Summary
According to Heitink (1999:113) the role of practical theology is to lead the process of renewal in a responsible way from both the perspective of theology and the social sciences. According to Pieterse (1993:133) basis theory is being fed by interdisciplinary discussions with other theological disciplines and with insights from the related disciplines and with insights from empirical examinations from within the field of practical theology. The integration of meta theoretical insights fulfills an important role in the design of a practice theory (Heystek 2000:56). Against this theoretical background this article aims to focus on both some basis theoretical and meta theoretical perspectives on corruption, with the aim to define some practical theological markers as part of the role of the church and the pastorate to root out corruption within the South African society in the longer term
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