Modification of Structuration Theory under Worship Concepts to Construct Accountability in the Public Sector Entities

Gafur, Abdul; Soetedjo, Soegeng; Triyuwono, Iwan

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.137

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“…At the core of the structuration theory is the concept of a duality of structure. According to Gafur, Soetedjo, andTriyuwono (2015:1029), Giddens borrowed the concept of the duality of structure from Karl Marx who states that men make history as human beings and not 'in circumstances of reviews their choosing'. The concept of duality thus describes the relationship between agents and structure that should not be treated independently of each other because they represent a duality.…”

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Covid-19 and the South African Pentecostal Landscape: Historic Shift from Offline Liturgical Practice to Online Platforms

Mhandu

Ojong

2021

J. Study Relig.

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The Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease resulted in an epic shift from offline liturgical practice to online platforms where South African Pentecostal churches are worshiping, using online tools such as Zoom. This article explores how offline liturgical practices, traditional power dynamics, and the performative and communication characteristics of Pentecostalism are decoded into the digital space, and the impact it has on congregants and church leadership. The self-image of South African Pentecostalism is unpacked in the context of Covid-19. Grounded in the interpretivist research paradigm, the article draws on telephonic interviews conducted with 20 purposively selected Pentecostal lay leaders and pastors in the eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal. The article uses the Giddens theory of structuration to understand the social structural challenges emanating from an online liturgical practice. The prohibition of gatherings to promote social distancing culminated in the use of online platforms as an alternative to physical gatherings. Key findings suggest that this historic shift created a plethora of challenges for Pentecostal churches in Durban, resulting in some being unable to reopen. Moving to online platforms meant that South African Pentecostal churches in Durban had to adapt to new modalities of practice in transmitting sacred information. By depriving Pentecostal churches the opportunity to perform rituals of solidarity and other offline liturgical practices, Covid-19 disrupted important social systems and its performative and communication traits. Despite the challenges and changes caused by this novel pandemic, this study also found that Covid-19 provided an opportunity to assess the doctrines of Pentecostal leaders. In other words, online worship is coupled with benefits that must not be overlooked.

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%