This paper examines the role of the clergy in ensuring wholistic health among themselves and the members of the church. For the purpose of massive understanding of the topic, it will be better to explain the key factors that are central to the topic. They are clergy, advocate and wholistic health.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction / Preamble
- The Wholistic Difference
- The Church moves into wholistic medicine
- Redefining wellness and sickness
- The Parish Doctor and Nurse
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the significant role of clergy in promoting holistic health within the church community. It examines the concept of holistic health and how it applies to both clergy and congregants, highlighting the importance of addressing individual needs and integrating physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being.
- The importance of holistic health and its principles.
- The role of the clergy as advocates for holistic health.
- The integration of spiritual and physical health in the church setting.
- The need for a holistic approach to healthcare within the church.
- The redefinition of wellness and sickness within a holistic framework.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction / Preamble: This chapter defines key terms such as "clergy," "advocate," and "holistic health," setting the foundation for the paper. It emphasizes the connection between lifestyle choices and overall well-being, advocating for a holistic approach to health.
- The Wholistic Difference: This chapter explores the unique aspects of holistic medicine, emphasizing the importance of individual needs, the patient-healthcare specialist relationship, and the impact of stress on health. It argues for a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates various healthcare professionals.
- The Church moves into wholistic medicine: This chapter advocates for the church's active role in promoting holistic health. It emphasizes the church's responsibility to address the physical and emotional well-being of its members, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to ministry.
- Redefining wellness and sickness: This chapter challenges traditional definitions of health and illness, proposing a holistic perspective that views health as a positive force, not just the absence of sickness. It emphasizes the importance of healing as a process of growth and change.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics in this text include holistic health, clergy, advocacy, church community, spiritual well-being, physical health, emotional health, social health, mental health, and wellness.
- Quote paper
- Adam Konadu (Author), 2017, Clergy as advocates of wholistic health, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/386681
