Annemie Dillen (original) (raw)
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- thesis-dissertation
Kasamata Kamulinso, Bernard; 2025. La théologie du mariage à l'épreuve du contexte Africain. Etude comparative de la problématique des polygames en Afrique et des divorcés remariés dans l'Eglise occidentale. keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4206958
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LA THEOLOGIE DU MARIAGE A L'EPREUVE DU CONTEXTE AFRICAIN Etude comparative de la problématique de la polygamie en Afrique et des divorcés remariés dans les églises occidentales Depuis quelques décennies l'Eglise catholique s'est de plus en plus confrontée, à la problématique des divorcés remariés. En effet, la société occidentale a connu des transformations profondes dans la façon de comprendre et de vivre l'union matrimoniale, ce qui par conséquent a poussé l'Eglise à revisiter sa discipline (comme on a pu le constater au récent synode des évëques sur la famille) concernant les divorcés remariés. L'analyse des divers arguments théologiques, éthiques et pastoraux qui ont conduit à ce changement, montre que la question ne se limite pas seulement au domaine de la discipline ou du ministère pastoral, mais qu'elle a une incidence sur la base mëme de la compréhension de l'Eglise du caractère indissoluble de l'union matrimoniale. Nous voulons saisir cette discussion théologique comme paradigme de réflexion pour éclairer la question persistante de l'inculturation du mariage africain. Par ailleurs, il s'avère que la discipline de l'Eglise s'adapte au problème du divorce et remariage. Or, la polygamie a des ressemblances avec le second mariage en Occident. La discipline de l'Eglise considère les deux cas comme des situations de péché et les sanctionne avec l'exclusion aux sacrements de pénitence et de l'eucharistie. A travers une analyse profonde de différents modèles d'arguments qui ont conduit à l'adaptation de la discipline de l'Eglise, nous voulons fournir un cadre argumentaire utile et valide pour étudier de façon analogique la question des unions polygames et par là, le mariage africain. Ceci indique que notre objectif n'est donc pas de trouver des solutions au problème de la privation de la communion, mais plutôt d'étudier comment la théologie peut aborder les questions relatives au mariage en Afrique. Nous posons comme postulat le principe selon lequel la théologie du mariage se redéfinit à travers un processus permanent de contextualisation. C'est ce qu'on observe dans la discussion théologique au sujet du problème des divorcés remariés dont la théologie offre un champ d'étude adéquat et intéressant susceptible d'inspirer l'étude des questions du mariage en Afrique en vue d'une contextualisation théologique. Nous utiliserons principalement la méthode analytique et herméneutique. Pour ce faire, nous proposons trois parties : la première partie présentera un aperçu de la question du mariage en Afrique ; la deuxième partie sera focalisée sur l'analyse des modèles théologiques sur le divorce et remariage ; quant à la troisième partie, elle s'attèlera à l'armature argumentaire pour l'approche de la polygamie et du mariage en Afrique.
Accepted - journal-article
Desmet, Lindsy;Dezutter, Jessie;Vandenhoeck, Anne;Dillen, Annemie; 2025. Geriatric inpatients' experiences with one-on-one chaplaincy visits in Belgium. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy; 2025; Vol. 31; iss. 1; pp. 31 - 49 keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4172815
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This qualitative study explores how geriatric inpatients (n = 103) experience a one-on-one chaplaincy visit. Although some patients expressed neutral or negative feelings about the chaplaincy visit, the large majority spoke in a very positive way about the chaplain's care. Using thematic analysis, we identified four main themes characterizing patients' experiences with chaplaincy visits. (1) Patients experienced the chaplaincy visit as a place to tell personal stories and express their religious beliefs. (2) They had a safe and trusting relationship with the chaplain. (3) The interaction with the chaplain brought new perspectives. (4) After the visit, they felt satisfied, relieved, peaceful, and strong. This study demonstrates that the experiences of geriatric patients contribute to a better understanding of the value of chaplaincy care. Integrating patients' perspectives on chaplaincy care is recommended, both in future research and healthcare chaplaincy.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Published - thesis-dissertation
Buelens, Eva; 2024. Pathways of chaplaincy. Empirical studies on processes, outcomes and experienced impact of hospital chaplaincy.
LIRIAS4201497
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Published - thesis-dissertation
Kummer, Armin Manuel; 2024. On the Road, Together. The Holistic and Gender-Specific Pastoral Care of Working-Age Men. keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4190433
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This project aims to address lacunae in the poimenic literature on a gender-sensitive pastoral care for men. It will show how elements from recent debates within poimenics and related disciplines can contribute to a new, gender-specific paradigm of "Heilsame Männerseelsorge", a salutogenic and therapeutic pastoral care of men. This project will draw primarily on recent scholarly debates within German Protestant poimenics and bring them into dialogue with Anglo-Saxon and Roman Catholic approaches as well as insights from psychology and sociology. Building on the the researcher's previous work, the project will integrate four important dimensions into the pastoral care of men - the spiritual, the physical, the political, and the communal dimension.
Published - thesis-dissertation
Desmet, Lindsy; 2024. And Then… Someone Was Listening. Geriatric Patients’ Spiritual Needs and the Impact of Healthcare Chaplaincy. keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4190437
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In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in the spiritual needs of patients. Spiritual needs may include, for example, the need for connection, the need for inner peace, the need to pray, or the need to reflect on the value of life. When people experience challenging, life changing and/or stressful situations, spiritual needs often intensify. For example, in late life, increased losses, decline of cognitive and physical abilities, and approaching finality, might easily trigger spiritual needs. Also, being hospitalized can trigger patients' spiritual needs. For example, doubts can occur about one's meaning in life, dignity, roles in their (past) life, and about the trust in themselves, others, the world, and/or the transcendent. Studies have shown that patients want their spiritual needs to be included and recognized during their hospital stay, and the fulfillment of these needs is related to their overall satisfaction with care. This means that it is important that patients' spiritual needs are taken into account by all caregivers, and especially addressed by chaplains. Hospital chaplains provide professional spiritual care and are part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.They support geriatric patients, among others, in finding meaning in life, reflecting on the value of their past, experiencing peace and hope, coping with death, and deepening the role of spirituality in one's life. In Flanders, most chaplains are laypeople affiliated with the Catholic tradition. However, in geriatric care, there is little empirical data on geriatric patients' spiritual needs from their own perspective. Also, little is known about the contribution of chaplaincy care to the well-being of geriatric patients or how geriatric patients experience chaplaincy care. To address this gap, this research was conducted. This research project with geriatric patients aims to provide insight into two key aspects of chaplaincy care: (1) the spiritual needs of geriatric patients, which are the primary focus of chaplaincy care, and (2) the impact that chaplaincy care has on geriatric patients. Both objectives are related to what chaplaincy care aims at: meeting patients' spiritual needs and contributing to patients' well-being. The first part of the research focuses on the spiritual needs of geriatric patients by means of an integrative review and cross-sectional study (n = 201). The findings show that the spiritual needs of geriatric patients are diverse. Key spiritual needs in geriatric patients are the need for connection, religious needs, needs related to meaning in life, the need to maintain identity, and the need for inner peace. Also, it is found that some spiritual needs are related to aspects of well-/ill-being: more existential needs are related to more depressive symptoms and pain intensity. Besides examining geriatric patients' spiritual needs, we also investigate patients' religious coping styles. A distinction is made between positive religious coping styles and negative religious coping styles. The results show that the use of more negative religious coping adversely affects people's experiences of integrity and despair (respectively, satisfaction and dissatisfaction with past life), which is related to more depressive symptoms, or vice versa. These relationships are not found for positive religious coping. While the first part of the research focus on which spiritual needs have to be met in geriatric care, the second part of the research investigates the impact of chaplaincy care on geriatric patients. A quasi-experimental outcome study examines the short-term effects of a single one-on-one chaplaincy visit on geriatric patients (n = 416). Participants in this study were assigned to an intervention group if they received a chaplaincy visit, and to a comparison group if they did not receive a chaplaincy visit. Results show that levels of hope, positive affect, inner peace, and Scottish PROM scores[1] increase in the intervention group after a chaplaincy visit. Levels of negative affect and anxiety diminish in the intervention group. No significant effects are found for meaning in life and faith. Additionally, we investigate how geriatric patients experience a visit from the chaplain. The findings show that some patients experience the chaplaincy visit as a place to tell personal stories and express their religious beliefs. In general, patients experience the relationship with the chaplain as safe and trusting, and report that the interaction brings new perspectives. After the visit, some feel satisfied, relieved, peaceful, or strong. Most patients experience the chaplaincy visit positively. The findings of this research can help chaplains, other caregivers, and managers of care facilities to identify spiritual needs in geriatric patients and to properly refer to the chaplain when needed. [1] The Scottish PROM questionnaire is an instrument specifically developed to measure chaplaincy care outcomes (Snowden et al., 2013, 2022). It contains five items: being honest towards oneself, being anxious, having a positive outlook on life, feeling in control of life, and feeling a sense of inner peace.
Published - journal-article
Dillen, Annemie;Papellero, Karen;Casteel, Amy; 2024. Spirituality and Support in the Aftermath of Violence: Qualitative Empirical Research among Victims of the War on Drugs in the Philippines. Journal of Empirical Theology; 2024; Vol. 37; iss. 2; pp. 139 - 156
LIRIAS4206796
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Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers
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- chapter
Dillen, Annemie; 2024. Een kind in het midden plaatsen. Over kinderen, gezinnen en theologie. De bisschop van Rome en de theologen van Leuven; 2024; Vol. 43; pp. 75 - 82 Publisher: Peeters; Leuven
LIRIAS4190618
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Published - thesis-dissertation
Reyes-Espiritu, Ma Adeinev; 2024. Sheltering Sacred Connections: A Practical Theological Study of Philippine Transnational Mothers’ Family Relations and Spirituality. keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4177427
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Studies on migration note the importance of faith and religion in the lives of migrants who identify with a religion. However, more research is required to understand the ways in which religious and faith elements either enhance the wellbeing and flourishing of migrants or, conversely, present potential challenges. There is a growing interest in mothering from the point of view of theology and religious studies. This is because people recognize how complicated and unclear motherhood can be when it comes to faith and religion. Motherhood can either help mothers grow in their faith or make religious beliefs and practices more difficult to sustain. Similarly, faith and religion can support and contradict mothering ideas and practices. To gain an understanding of these complexities, this research project focused on the intersection of mothering and migration by inquiring into the lived experiences of Philippine transnational mothers, particularly their family relations and (Christian) spirituality. This practical theological study started with gathering qualitative data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with migrant mothers, left-behind fathers, children, pastoral workers, and migrant advocates. I analyzed each set of data using the constructivist grounded theory methodology and used thematic analysis to review and interpret selected church statements on the topics of migration and family life from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, and the Vatican. These data groups, both individually and collectively, served as the foundation for my theological reflections and recommendations for transforming ideas and practices among church members, particularly those involved in providing formation and pastoral support. The analyses of the study participants' lived religion pointed to certain theological themes for reflection. Migrant mothers' experiences reveal the significance of the communal dimension of hope. Fathers' faith testimonies on God's mercy made explicit the significance of human participation in creating encounters of mercy, particularly in the familial domain. Children's family experiences inspired a revisit of the concept of sacramental imagination, highlighting the importance of family members and other communities in mediating God's presence. Pastoral workers and migrant advocates' homemaking experiences offered insights into what it means to be a church of pilgrims walking towards God's dwelling, as well as a moral imperative and motivation for caring for our shared earthly home. I suggested incorporating additional elements, such as shared accountability, non-gender-based care conceptions, and support for transnational families, into the current church statements on migration and family life, which emphasize human dignity, interdependence, and diversity. Tying together the narratives of the participants is the story of the encounter of the risen Jesus with Mary Magdalene, representing the themes of loss, search, encounter, and testimony. Envisioning transformations in ideas and practices concerning families and migration, particularly transnational mothering, I propose the reintroduction of the "receiving" component of mothering, a spiritual care model for transnational mothers, and navigating gender matters in family life by parents from a childhood perspective.
Published - journal-article
Schellekens, Tine;Dillen, Annemie;Dezutter, Jessie; 2024. Unravelling the Experience of Grace: Antecedents, Consequences and Circular Dynamics in the Experience of Grace. International Journal of Practical Theology; 2024; Vol. 28; iss. 1; pp. 56 - 81
LIRIAS4169297
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Publisher: De Gruyter
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Desmet, Lindsy;Dezutter, Jessie;Vandenhoeck, Anna;Dillen, Annemie; 2024. Healthcare Chaplaincy for Geriatric Patients: A Quasi‑Experimental Study into the Outcomes of Catholic Chaplaincy Interventions in Belgium. Journal Of Religion & Health; 2024; Vol. 63; iss. 3; pp. 1985 - 2010 keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4138070
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The present non-randomized clinical trial examined the short-term outcomes of one-on-one chaplaincy interventions with 416 geriatric patients in Belgium. Participants were interviewed one or two days before a potential chaplaincy intervention (baseline measurement), and one or two days after a potential intervention (post-measurement). Patients in the non-randomized intervention group received an intervention by the chaplain, while the non-randomized comparison group did not. Patients in the intervention group showed a significant decrease in state anxiety and negative affect, and a significant improvement in levels of hope, positive affect, peace, and Scottish PROM-scores, compared to the comparison group. Levels of meaning in life and faith did not significantly change after the chaplaincy intervention. This study suggests that geriatric patients may benefit from chaplaincy care and recommends the integration of chaplaincy care into the care for older adults.
Publisher: Springer (part of Springer Nature)
Published online - thesis-dissertation
Mamic, Ino; 2024. Friendship, Spirituality and Personal Transformation: A Study of the Practices of the Cenacolo Community. keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4152774
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This research delves into the addiction recovery approach of the Cenacolo community from a theological perspective, particularly focusing on the significance of friendship in the recovery process. Founded in 1983 by Sister Elvira Petrozzi, the Cenacolo community has expanded globally, offering a three-year residential recovery program centred around work and prayer. Despite its rather long history and media presence, there is limited knowledge about the specifics of the community's recovery method. The research utilises testimonials from former addicts within the community to understand their spiritual experiences and growth during recovery. The study adopts a theoretical framework influenced by Scottish theologian John Swinton's understanding of spirituality, which encompasses elements of religion but is not confined by it. Grounded theory methodology is employed to extract key features of the recovery method as experienced by participants. Grounded theory provides a framework for understanding the values, challenges, and aspirations of individuals within the Cenacolo community, offering insights into their faith-based practices. The findings suggest that while the community emphasises the importance of developing a relationship with God, former addicts primarily attribute their recovery to the support and friendships formed within the community. Friendship is highlighted as a crucial factor in overcoming challenges and maintaining sobriety, reinforcing trust in life and humanity. The research also seeks to integrate its findings with current theological scholarship on practical theology of friendship, aiming to contribute to understanding Cenacolo spirituality and its interplay with friendship, work, and prayer. By aligning with Anne-Marie Ellithorpe's work in the practical theology of friendship, the study aims to enrich the theological discourse on the significance of friendship in the context of addiction recovery. At the same time, by comparing the Cenacolo empowerment model with other recovery approaches, the research provides context for understanding its strengths and limitations. Engagement with thinkers such as Moltmann, Levinas, Metz, and Sobrino contributes to a deeper understanding of friendship as a transformative and inclusive force and adds depth to the discussion by addressing complex relational dynamics, power asymmetries, and the role of community in the recovery process. This dissertation represents the first scholarly articulation of the Cenacolo community's recovery approach. By proposing a theological framework based on the lived experiences of former addicts, it sheds light on the spirituality of work and prayer within the Cenacolo community, emphasising the importance of relationality among community members. By highlighting the pivotal role of friendship within the Cenacolo community's recovery approach, this dissertation enriches theological discourse on the significance of relationality in spiritual and personal transformation. Furthermore, this research bridges the gap between addiction care, pastoral support, and spirituality studies, offering valuable insights for researchers in these fields. Finally, by shedding light on lesser-known faith-based trajectories of addiction recovery, the dissertation broadens the scope of available knowledge for both pastoral workers and addiction recovery professionals. The findings of this study enhance understanding of alternative approaches to recovery and equip professional staff with valuable insights and perspectives that can inform their practice and interventions.
Published - Dillen, Annemie;Reyes-Espiritu, Ma Adeinev; 2024. Gender. Atlas of Global Christianity in Western and Northern Europe; 2024; pp. 386 - 397 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press; Edinburgh
LIRIAS4120517
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Published - journal-article
Buelens, Eva;Dewitte, Laura;Dezutter, Jessie;Vandenhoeck, Anne;Dillen, Annemie; 2024. The outcomes of healthcare chaplaincy on hospitalized patients. A quasi-experimental study in Belgium. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health; 2024; Vol. 26; iss. 2; pp. 141 - 164 keyboard_arrow_down
LIRIAS4069954
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Research on the effects of chaplaincy care is scarce and hampered by methodological limitations. Our quasi-experimental study (n = 256 at baseline) aimed to gain insight into the immediate and intermediate impact of chaplaincy care on inpatients’ existential anxiety, peace, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Multilevel modeling was used to analyze the data. After controlling for age, gender, education, (non)religion/(non)belief and religiosity, participants receiving chaplaincy care demonstrated greater immediate improvement in peace compared to the control group at posttest. This was not found for anxiety, depressive symptoms or existential anxiety, nor for any of the outcomes at the three-week follow-up assessment.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Published online - chapter
Buelens, Eva;Dezutter, Jessie;Dillen, Annemie; 2024. End-of-life rituals conducted by hospital chaplains in Belgium. A qualitative study on the lived experience of bereaved relatives. Contemporary European Death Rituals: Beyond the World Religion Paradigm; 2024 Publisher: Brill
LIRIAS4159713
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Accepted - chapter
Dillen, Annemie; 2024. Children and Christian Theology. St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology; 2024 Publisher: University of Saint Andrews; https://www.saet.ac.uk/Christianity/ChildrenandChristianTheology
LIRIAS4145975
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Published online - journal-article
Schellekens, Tine;Dillen, Annemie;Toussaint, Loren;Dewitte, Laura;Dezutter, Jessie; 2024. Psychometric evaluation of the bottom-up developed Experiencing Grace Scale. Archive For The Psychology Of Religion-Archiv Fur Religionspsychologie; 2024
LIRIAS4151130
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Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers
Published online
- chapter
Dillen, Annemie;Wepener, Cas; 2024. Pebbles in (Post)Colonial Shoes The Precarious Knowledge of Public Ritual Performances in South Africa and Belgium. Precarious Knowledge. Practical Theology and Post/Colonialism; 2024; pp. 391 - 404 Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt; Leipzig
LIRIAS4121034
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Published - journal-article
Dillen, Annemie;Casteel, Amy; 2023. Gastvrijheid en migratie: toekomstgerichte reflecties. Handelingen: Tijdschrift voor Praktische Theologie en Religiewetenschap; 2023; Vol. 2023; iss. 4; pp. 7 - 17
LIRIAS4128405
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Publisher: Radboud University
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Pollefeyt, Didier;Burggraeve, Roger;De Tavernier, Johan;De Volder, Jan;Dillen, Annemie;Haers, Jacques;Moyaert, Marianne; 2023. Searching for words amid unimaginable human suffering.
LIRIAS4128627
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Published online - media
Pollefeyt, Didier;Burggraeve, Roger;De Tavernier, Johan;De Volder, Jan;Dillen, Annemie;Haers, Jacques;Moyaert, Marianne; 2023. Zoeken naar woorden te midden van onvoorstelbaar menselijk lijden.
LIRIAS4128629
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Published online