Grounded theory approach in sermon analysis of sermons on poverty and directed at the poor as listeners
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Date
2010
Authors
Pieterse, H. J. C.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
The grounded theory approach is implemented in analysing sermons on poverty and
directed at the poor as listeners. This is an abductive approach in the paradigm of
social constructionism as developed by Cathy Charmaz in Sociology. I am applying
this method of empirical analysis to sermons, in this case sermons on poverty with
Matthew 25:31-46 as sermon text. In this article, I am going to discuss the place of
grounded theory in qualitative research and the application of Charmaz’s approach to it
in homiletics. The process of sermon analysis in its different phases will be discussed as
well as the interaction of this bottom-up theory with existing homiletic theories in relation
to the research topic. The goal is to update our knowledge contextually in the interaction
between praxis and theory with a view to preaching in our context of poverty.
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Sermon analysis, Sermons on poverty, Grounded theory method, Theory building from practice
Citation
Pieterse, H. J. C. (2010). Grounded theory approach in sermon analysis of sermons on poverty and directed at the poor as listeners. Acta Theologica, 30(2), 113-129.