Faith Doing Justice: A Manual for Social Analysis, Catholic Social Teachings and Social Justice
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Description
A Manual for Social Analysis, Catholic Social Teachings and Social Justice - Introduces readers to understanding our social context using the principles of Catholic Social Teachings.
ISBN
9966-08-180-1
Publication Date
2006
Publisher
Paulines Publications Africa
City
Nairobi
Disciplines
African Studies | Ethics in Religion | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
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Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments 7
Introduction
Social Analysis, Catholic Social Teachings and Social Justice: What Is the Connection? 11
Chapter One
Understanding Social Analysis, Catholic Social Teachings and Social Justice 15
Introducing Social Analysis 15
Model 1: Social Analysis: A Simple Format 25
Model 2: Social Analysis: An Alternative Action-oriented Format 27
Sources and Principles of Catholic Social Teachings 28
A Summary of Catholic Social Teachings Documents 39
Understanding Social Justice 41
Chapter Two
Deepening Our Understanding of Social Analysis Catholic Social Teachings and Social Justice: Illustrative Sample Cases 55
Respect of Human Dignity 55
Standing Up Against Corruption 59
Countering Ethnic Discrimination 64
Right to Just Wages 67
The Right to Land and Housing 70
HIV/AIDS and Human Rights 73
Chapter Three
Group Work and Exercises 77
Working in Groups on Case Study: Dynamics and Ground Rules 77
Some Cases and Stories for Analysis According to the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings 79
Chimbuko Dialogue: Bridging Social, Political, Religious and Economic Divisions 84
Concluding Remarks 90
Poster 93
Select Bibliography 95