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Celebrating in chaos: introducing a new meaning of death, dying and mourning in the Pacific-Tongan context
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Claremont School of Theology. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1a8be203-337f-4d82-a220-19cd02555a7d. Celebrating In Chaos: Introducing a New Meaning of Death, Dying and Mourning In the Pacific-tongan Context.APA citation style (7th ed.)
Celebrating in chaos: introducing a new meaning of death, dying and mourning in the Pacific-Tongan context. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1a8be203-337f-4d82-a220-19cd02555a7dChicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)
Celebrating In Chaos: Introducing a New Meaning of Death, Dying and Mourning In the Pacific-Tongan Context. Claremont School of Theology. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1a8be203-337f-4d82-a220-19cd02555a7d.Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.
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- The purpose of this study is to look at current approaches towards the bereaved in the Methodist Church in Tonga and to introduce new meaning and recovery. Chapter 1 provides the groundwork for the research project. Chapter 2 is a summary of general findings demonstrating how the traditional death rituals were based on three Tongan elements: traditional beliefs, love and respect, and obligation. Chapter 3 provides a brief history of the ancient Tongan society and the Tongan society after the influence of Christian missionaries. Chapter 4 shares theological beliefs regarding grief and loss from biblical times as well as traditional and current beliefs. This is followed by a proposed new theology of death and grief. Chapter 5 provides the date and summary of questionnaire responses and an enrichment program as a model for the church's ministry. Chapter 6 is a summary of findings, culminating in a personal reflection on the topic.
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