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Theology as eschatology. Theological repercussions of the parousia question in Joseph Ratzinger and Ioannis Zizioulas

Kujundžić, Valentino

2026-09-25

This paper explores the significance of the question of parousia and eschatology in general within the theological systems of the Catholic theologian Joseph Ratzinger and the Orthodox theologian Ioannis Zizioulas, in order to determine whether, based…

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Joseph Ratzinger Ioannis Zizioulas eshatologija kašnjenje paruzije vrijeme pogana eshatološka ontologija euharistija etika »međuvremena« Joseph Ratzinger Ioannis Zizioulas eschatology delay of the parousia time of the Gentiles eschatological ontology eucharist interim ethics

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Recognizing the Emotional State of Others in the Context of Care Recipients and Providers

Kelić, Anela

2026-09-23

Emotions are an integral part of human life and play an important role in psychological functioning, interpersonal relationships, and adaptation to the environment. This paper presents the concept of emotions, their classification into primary and se…

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emocije emocionalna inteligencija empatija emocionalna regulacija trauma percepcija emocija na licu emocionalna pismenost mentalno zdravlje emotions emotional intelligence empathy emotional regulation trauma facial perception emotional literacy mental health

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Disability and trauma in psychoterapeutic practise

Šimunić, Martina

2026-09-09

The specialist thesis "Disability and Trauma in Psychotherapy Practice" explores the dynamics of the psychotherapeutic process and change through the lived experience of persons with disabilities, as well as the social, institutional, and spiritual f…

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invaliditet psihološka trauma psihoterapijski proces skrbnici biopsihosocijalni model kontinuum mentalnog zdravlja crkvena savjetovališta duhovnost posttraumatski rast disability psychological trauma psychotherapeutic process caregivers biopsychosocial model mental health continuum church counseling centers spirituality post-traumatic growth

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Ethical challenges of strok

Lučić, Anita

2026-09-09

This specialist thesis, titled Ethical Challenges of Stroke, analyzes stroke as a multidimensional public health and bioethical issue that transcends purely medical boundaries. Through a comparative analysis of data for the year 2023 across five Slav…

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moždani udar medicinska etika informirani pristanak neurorehabilitacija palijativna skrb teološko-pastoralni vid stroke medical ethics informed consent neurorehabilitation palliative care theological-pastoral perspective

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Spiritual pain. Bio-psycho-social aspects of care at the end of life

Lukić, Marija

2026-09-09

This specialist thesis explores the experience of spiritual pain, fear of death, and the role of spiritual support in coping with severe and incurable illness among terminally ill palliative patients. The theoretical part of the thesis is based on an…

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palijativna skrb totalna bol duhovna bol duhovnost religioznost strah od smrti duhovna podrška palliative care total pain spiritual pain spirituality religiosity fear of death spiritual support

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The development of neo-thomism in Croatia: The Philosophy of Hijacint Bošković

Dragomirović, Maria

2026-09-24

"A forgotten Croatian thinker", with these words the philosopher Tomo Vereš introduced the philosopher, Dominican friar, and a prominent Croatian intellectual Hijacint Bošković. To keep him from being forgotten, this thesis attempts to provide an ove…

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Hijacint Bošković filozofija spoznaje neotomizam Karlo Balić neoškotizam politička filozofija totalitarni pokreti Hijacint Bošković epistemology neo-thomism Karlo Balić neo-scotism political philosophy totalitarian movements

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Selected Eschatological Themes in St. Teresa of Avila and St. Therese of Lisieux

Jurić, Ivan Fran

2026-09-17

Teresa of Ávila and Thérèse of Lisieux, two Carmelite nuns and Doctors of the Church, did not engage in eschatology in a systematic manner. Within the framework of their spirituality and mysticism, eschatological themes emerge only in relation to oth…

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Terezija Avilska Mala Terezija eshatologija nebo čistilište pakao Teresa of Ávila Thérèse of Lisieux eschatology heaven purgatory hell

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History of the Marijanci Parish

Kuharić, Stjepan

2026-07-13

This paper presents a historical overview of the Parish of Marijanci, from its beginnings to the present day, examining its role in the development and agency within a rural community. Drawing on available literature, archival sources, and the parish…

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povijesni prikaz župa Marijanci svećenici duhovna zvanja župna spomenica historical overview Parish of Marijanci priests priestly and religious vocations parish chronicle

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Pastoral role of hospital chaplains in accordance with the initiatives of the document Samaritanus bonus

Mikulec, Josip

2026-07-10

This paper explores the pastoral role of hospital chaplains in the light of the guidelines contained in the Samaritanus Bonus document of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, with special emphasis on accompanying people suffering from seve…

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bolnički dušobrižnik pastoral duhovnost bioetika palijativna skrb Samaritanus bonus zdravstvo Hospital chaplain pastoral care spirituality bioethics palliative care Samaritanus bonus health care

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Basic determinants of biopolitics in Michel Foucault

Čengić, Petar

2026-07-15

The thesis deals with the philosophy of Michel Foucault, with a particular focus on his concepts of biopolitics and bioethics. The introductory part provides an overview of the contemporary condition of humanity and defines key terms such as ethics, …

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Michael Fucault politika etika biopolitika bioetika patrie potestas Homo economicus Michael Fucault politics ethics biopolitics bioethics patrie potestas Homo economicus

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