Religion in the 21st Century

Abstract :  The secular minded element of society is actually the minority. However, this minority are often the ones running our politics. Because of this, Christians, especially in Europe, seem to think it pertinent to ally with them. But Christians in the West—because they forget about being Christians and neglect the great majority of Christians in the less secular‐minded South—run the risk of enforcing the hate many Muslims have for the West. Like the Christians of the Southern Hemisphere, such Muslims are not and will most likely never be as secular minded as European "Christians" tend to be. An interdisciplinary research program at University of Copenhagen ( Religion in the 21^st Century ) hopes to address these crucial issues. As a research area of priority this initiative will contribute to a better understanding of the position of the 90 percent religious‐minded in relation to the 10 percent secular‐minded in the world today.     

Ecumenism in the 21st Century

This article explores the challenges facing the ecumenical movement at the beginning of the 21st century: global demographic trends and a shift in the centre of gravity of Christianity toward the global South; the need for ecumenical structures and institutions to change in response to new realities; the need to widen the ecumenical fellowship so that Roman Catholics, Pentecostals, and evangelicals who have not played a part in the WCC may participate more fully; the urgency of inter‐religious dialogue; and the need to discover a “spirituality of engagement” in interaction with the world and its people.     

Ethics and Ageing in the 21st Century

Summary

Dean Waits challenged the AGHE preconference session to integrate the theology of creation, covenant and care with the scientific findings in gerontology as important parts of the theological curriculum.     

21世纪的中西医结合

自本世纪６０年代以来,中西医结合取得了重要进展,中西医结合的经验与成果已经引起国内外重视。２１世纪,在“中西医并重”的方针指引下,将会迎来更好的发展机遇。兼客、互补与结合创新是主要的三种结合形式,其中结合创新占有更重要的地位。我们应增强创新意识,选好创新目标,改善临床与研究工作条件,为取得更快的发展而努力。     

走向21世纪的中国美学--反思历史,指向未来

在20世纪,古代中国关于艺术及寄托在艺术中的文人情怀的谈论获得了"美学"的名称,这个学科的问题和提问方式、取向和方法都发生了根本的变化.西方美学理论的影响和中国传统美学的更新集中表现为功利主义和非功利主义美学理论的构建与论争,两者互补又竞争.新的世纪里,中国美学有待创新.这种创新将更多地与西方美学及文化展开对话;也将在创新中重建有中国特色的马克思主义美学.     

Motherhood in the 21st Century: Implications for Counselors

Although mental health professionals frequently work with mothers, the social construction of motherhood is rarely discussed in the counseling field. In this article, the literature on motherhood is reviewed. Intensive mothering expectations are critiqued, and the impact of these expectations on employed mothers, mothers on welfare, and stay‐at‐home mothers is discussed. Suggestions for mental health professionals are provided.     

Career Counselling in the 21st Century: A Reaction Article

This article reviews the articles on career counselling in the special edition of the Journal of Psychology in Africa. A thematic analysis to the content of the articles was conducted and common themes extrapolated. The main themes were (a) the shift toward postmodern career counselling, (b) the importance of cultural sensitivity in career counselling practice and (c) adolescents career development. This is followed by a reaction comment.     

21世纪的中西医结合

世界各国对两种医学有“否定、容忍、平行”几种,都认为传统医学不科学,歧视之。中国采取“结合”原则,使中医学获大发。在相互理解基础上达到中西医团结,又在此基础取长补短,达到中西医结合关键是医疗效,使其建立在现代科学基础上,可信可重复,组织西学中是重要关键措施。     

海洋产业与21世纪的中国经济

本文分析了海洋产业在21世纪的地位,国际海洋产业的发展动向;根据国际海洋产业发展形势及我国海洋产业发展现状等实际,提出了我国海洋产业发展的对策树立海洋开发与海防一体化的观念;依靠科技进步发展海洋经济;发挥区域优势,建立合理的海洋产业结构;搞好规划,突出重点,分阶段推进;制订海洋开发的优惠政策;实行开发与生态保护相结合;加强国际合作.     

江苏新世纪人才高地及其实现途径

构筑新世纪人才高地,是江苏实现由人才大省向人才强省跨越的根本举措.为构筑江苏新世纪人才高地,就必须从江苏的实际情况出发,搞清江苏新世纪人才高地的内涵、结构及其动力和实现途径,本文的研究目的就在于此.     

21世纪医生培养目标研究的主要内容及实现措施

为了重新设计21世纪的医生,世界各国都把研究和制订21世纪医生的培养目标作为医学教育改革的重大研究课题。培养目标研究的主要内容包括明确培养目标的总体要求、强调医生能力的培养以及体现医生的综合角色等。为了保障21世纪医生培养目标的顺利实现,采取了立法、试点及课程的全面改革措施。作者还针对我国情况提出了修订我国培养目标的几点建议。     

新世纪心理学发展走向的探索

在过去的一个世纪里心理学有了长足的进步,这主要体现在心理学研究的技术和研究的领域有了很大的发展。随着相关学科的技术发展,心理学的研究也越来越深入,越来越具体,但更多地倾向于技术化的研究,往往忽视了人的整个心灵的探索,这无疑违背了心理学发展的初衷,也影响了这门学科的进步。新世纪的曙光就要洒落我们居住的地球,我们也更加关注自身的心灵,关心自己内心的感受。因此,对人生活的意义和价值研究及提高人类精神生活质量更加受到研究者的重视。     

Dialogue Groups in the 21st Century: An Extension of Practice

Experts in group dynamics are needed to work with societal-level identity groups to facilitate productive dialogue in lieu of destructive action or stalemate. Group therapists can promote dialogue about feelings and thoughts regarding societal-level identity issues that contribute to stuck destructive intra and intergroup relationships. After an introduction to the politics of identity and the importance of societal-level groups, the theory and practice of dialogue groups will be introduced and our own dialogue group described.