A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE FORMATION OF PASTORAL MINISTRY STUDY PROGRAM STUDENTS IN SERVING DISABILITIES

Author Name: Bernadeta Sri Jumilah, Armada Riyanto, Antonius Denny Firmanto

Volume/Issue: 05/04

Country: Indonesia

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-84294859/UIJIR

Affiliation:

STFT Widya Sasana Malang, Indonesia & Sekolah Tinggi Pastoral – Institut Pastoral Indonesia, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this research is to describe the essential meaning of the formation of a pastoral ministry study program for students serving people with disabilities. The research was conducted at STP-IPI Malang and Bhakti Luhur Dormitory Malang, Indonesia. This research used a qualitative phenomenological approach. Data collection was performed by interviewing 11 informants who were undergoing a period of formation. The interview transcripts were explored using phenomenological descriptions and reductions. Data were analyzed using Edmund Husserl's intentional analysis, which included epoche, noesis, noema, and the discovery of eidos (core meaning). There are four eidos regarding the formation of pastoral ministers for people with disabilities. First, pastoral ministers live with people with disabilities, use knowledge, and gain new awareness of humanity and equality. Second, disabled pastoral care opens the door to practical skills, empathy, and love. Third, Paul Janssen's praxis of pastoral theology takes the form of a presence that proceeds holistically. Fourth, theory and practice are integrated, resulting in reflection and empathy to understand the needs of persons with disabilities. In this research, the formation of pastoral ministers was determined using the SALT model (Subjectus, Actus, Locus, Tempus), which prioritizes the role of pastoral ministers with disabilities as subjects embodying the praxis of Paul Janssen's pastoral theology. Theological reflection on formation is found in the theology of presence to realize faith and love. The findings of this research can be used as input for the church’s service model and services for people with disabilities.

Key words: Pastoral Minister Formation, Disability Person, Theology of Presence, Holistic Formation