• Diakonia and Diaconal church 

      Klaasen, John Stephanus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      What are the authentic features of a diaconal ecclesia in contexts of crises, such as the coronavirus pandemic? In the South African context, the response of the church has been both positive and negative. During this ...
    • Existential care in a modern society: pastoral care consultations in local communities in Norway 

      Danbolt, Lars Johan; Zock, Hetty; Austad, Anne; Grung, Anne Hege; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Data from a recent survey on pastoral care consultations (PCC) in Norway (N=408) is presented, showing that PCC is a service priests and deacons provide for people in the municipality, independent of faith affiliation. The ...
    • Stort ansvar, liten myndighet. Menighetsrådet som styringsorgan 

      Sirris, Stephen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The parish council is a statutory governing body in the Church of Norway. Drawing on interviews with parish council leaders, this article explores how parish councils exercise their governance capacity. Findings identify ...