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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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Relational Understanding of Suffering and Meaning: A Theological-Therapeutic Perspective on the Book of Job and Logotherapy

Rot, Eddy

2026-05-27

The thesis »Relational Understanding of Suffering and Meaning: A Theological-Therapeutic Perspective of the Book of Job and Logotherapy« explores the integration of biblical theology and logotherapy in the interpretation of suffering, meaning, and re…

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patnja smisao relacija logoterapija knjiga o Jobu odgovornost savjest duhovna dimenzija nada suffering meaning relationship logotherapy Book of Job responsibility conscience spiritual dimension hope.

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Psychological dimensions of the grieving process and the theotherapeutic approach to spiritual comfort

Vujica, Katica

2026-05-26

Grief is an inevitable human experience that emerges as an emotional, cognitive, and spiritual response to loss. The manner in which it is expressed, as well as the duration of its course, is largely determined by personal, cultural, and religious fa…

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gubitak tugovanje psihologija duhovna skrb pastoralna pratnja. loss grief psychology spiritual care pastoral accompaniment

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Pastoral strategy of psychotherapeutic provision of palliative care in the hospice

Meaški, Zorica

2026-05-21

The paper titled Pastoral Strategy of Psychotherapeutic Provision of Palliative Care in a Hospice emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to palliative care. Palliative care is aimed at improving the quality of life of patients and their…

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duhovna podrška holistički pristup hospicij palijativna skrb pastoralna skrb psihoterapija terminalna bolest spiritual support holistic approach hospice palliative care pastoral care psychotherapy terminal illness

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Qualitative research of false and true images of God and their reflection on religious beliefs

Balen, Aleksandra

2026-04-22

This paper explores the relationship between "accurate" and "distorted" images of God and their influence on religious beliefs and practice. It is based on the assumption that an individual's perception of God-whether grounded in love and mercy or in…

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slika Boga religioznost duhovni identitet psihološka otpornost razvoj religioznosti iskrivljene slike Boga pastoralna i savjetodavna praksa image of God religiosity spiritual identity psychological resilience development of religiosity distorted images of God pastoral and counseling practice

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The role and importance of ethical and moral values in the humanistic psychology of Carl Rogers

Slukan, Gordana

2026-03-13

The paper is structured in three parts. The first part is general and introductory and presents a philosophical understanding of ethical and moral values. Since ethics is one of the most original philosophical disciplines, this chapter first provides…

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čovjek duhovnost etika moral vrijednosti humanistička psihologija i psihoterapija okruženje empatija prihvaćanje human spirituality ethics morals values humanistic psychology and psychotherapy environment empathy acceptance.

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Influence and importance of the body in psychotherapy and christian antropology

Sočo, Jadranka

2026-02-26

This paper explores the role of bodily sensations in the psychotherapy process and their connection with mental health, viewing the human being as a whole entity - body, psyche, and spirit. The starting point of the paper is the idea that awareness o…

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tijelo senzacije psihoterapija mentalno zdravlje psiha duh holistički pristup kršćanska antropologija body sensations psychotherapy mental health psyche spirit holistic approach Christian anthropology

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Monasticism on the christian East

Gall, Borna

2026-01-13

Monasticism is one of several forms of life lived by believers in the Christian East. The Christian East includes the church in the East: Egypt, Greece, Russia, etc. Throughout history, people have sought ways to draw closer to the Lord and to live…

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monah post molitva pustinja brojanica duhovnost askeza Atos Philokalia monk fasting prayer desert rosary spirituality of asceticism Athos Philokalia

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