Christian Anthropology: Course Analysis

The guiding principles of Catholic Social Teaching have the overarching, dominating theme of human dignity (Condit, 2016, p. 371). The focus is, that human beings were formed in God’s image and in return, humanities purpose is to follow in God’s footsteps and portray the same love and grace (Coleman, 2008) (Condit, 2016, p. 371). Consequently, this affects how human beings interact with each other, requiring commitment, to look after, encourage, maintain and promote each other (Coleman, 2008) (Herbert, 2016, p. 7). One way to apply, this Catholic Social Teaching of human dignity, is to understand the nurse’s relationship with the patient. Nurses need to approach the patient with respect and maintain the person’s privacy, acknowledging that they are a fellow human being, with their own personal characteristics and beliefs (Condit, 2016, p. 371) (Walsh & Kowanko, 2002, p. 143-144, 149).

Shelly, J., & Miller, A. (2006). Called to care a Christian worldview for nursing (2nd ed.).

In today’s world, where globalization and the internet has shrunken spaces and reduced distances, it is only natural that we come across people of different cultures living in harmony. As a nurse practitioner, one experiences several circumstances where the patients are from different cultural backgrounds, varied religious beliefs and also from the other part of the world. While a nursing practitioner has a challenge of treating every patient with utmost care and concern, there are times where our strengths and beliefs come in between our duty (Maier-Lorentz, 2008). A nurse practitioner might have to face situations where they might not have any control over, and still should show their best face. This is where their values, beliefs and behaviors might help them to achieve the impossible.

The art of human caring is one of the most essential parts of the nursing profession. Caring is not something that you learn to do, but something that is within you. In nursing, it is important to know what kind of nurse you want to be as well as the care you intend to provide to your patients. The patient is the center of nursing, and it is your responsibility to make sure they are receiving the best care that they can receive. One of the most important things is to be able to set aside personal beliefs and morals in order to provide patient centered care. The way that you approach and care for a patient is either going to make or break the effect of the care you will be implementing to the patient.

The meaning of theology is simple; it is the study of God and religious belief. The definition is plain to see but it’s important to go beyond what is already known. On a deeper level, what is the meaning of theology in respect to a religious community and to a person trying to find themselves in God? How is everyone involved in doing theology all the time? In this paper, there will be an in depth analysis on what theology is, why it is important, and how people are engaged in theology all the time.

The pervasive influence of scientific empiricism and Darwinism, “inevitably resulted in the establishment of the idea that the final reality is impersonal matter or energy being shaped into its present form by impersonal chance” (Schaeffer, 1981, p. 18). This change in worldview caused the removal of one of the basic foundations of nursing, the Bible. Throughout the Gospels we see that the ultimate purpose for physical healing was to restore people to a vital relationship with God and the community” (Shelly and Miller, 2006, p.24). Being able to demonstrate the value of this goal for today’s nurse is another important reason for me to understand nursing theory and history and how it applies to my philosophy of nursing.

Dr. Montgomery and I made rounds on the cardiovascular unit, and I was able to observe him interact with several patients of different faith background. He offered prayer to some, however, one declined prayer, and most requested prayer. Dr. Montgomery allowed me to pray with him and the patient. He also washed his hands between each patient.

As Christians, we are taught to not judge others because it is not our place, so as nurses we would not judge our patients and their personal decisions. I believe Christianity makes us more understanding of people and the situations they are going through. Being understanding can help us to respect our patient’s religious/nonreligious views. An important effect this faith-based program could have on our future careers as nurses is our level of holistic care. At MVNU, we are taught to love all of God’s creations. We are supposed to think of all humans as our brothers and sisters, this could affect how much we care for our patients emotionally. Christian nurses may be better morally guided when providing care. We may be able to connect with some of our patients on a deeper level because of our spirituality. This faith-based program will help us work towards doing everything in Christ’s

Over the past eight weeks my view of theology hasn’t changed much. When I hear the word theology, Immediately I think of God, religious faith, and different belief systems that are developed within one’s self. As I strategically consider what does it really mean to me, after this course, I have been exposed to a more in-depth insight to what Christ purpose was and how significant the books in the bible are today. Now, I know why theology is defined as the study of religious faith, practice and experiences. After completing this last assignment, I will continue to have faith in Christianity, live by the principles in my belief system, and relationship with God will be more intimate

In a healing hospital these three components and taken very seriously from the CEO down to the newest person in training. In a Healing Hospital everything depends upon giving love unconditionally. Loving care means helping other people no matter what. (Chapman, 2007, p. 56) 
This may all sound easy to do but the reality are that we are used to a task oriented environment with only 5 minutes to do a job that if done properly actually takes 10 minutes. We are so concentrated on getting as much done as possible in the shortest time possible to complete our tasks in the allotted shift time that we take shortcuts such as yelling down the hall to the CNA that you need help in 506, Cutting across the lobby with a patient instead of using the patient elevator. These along with a multitude of what we consider minor inconveniences to our patients actually begin to add up very rapidly in their eyes. Things like drawing blood in the middle of the night for routine labs, passing out trays a little late, being told your MRI will be at 10:00 am and still waiting at 17:00. These inconveniences increase the patients stress levels and hinders proper healing while disrupting their sense of spiritualty. 
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over

Spiritual care of a patient is an essential aspect of nursing practice because it greatly impacts individual’s ability to heal. Understanding spiritual concepts and the meaning they hold for both the provider and patient alike, yields best possible care, because knowing what both individuals understand and expect will allow for thorough assessment and adequate delivery of healthcare. Nurse practitioner (NP) must “practice with compassion and respect for inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person” (Winland-Brown, Lachman, Swanson, 2015). In this spiritual concept paper, humility is defined as an action of placing the needs of others before own, while doing so without arrogance and superiority. In an effort to support stated

It has been assumed that religion would fade over the years as humanity began modernization. However, religion has established its significance by being the backbone of society and issues that we face today. One religion that has been prominent throughout history is Roman Catholicism, which is considered to be one of the major branches of Christianity. In this paper, I will present an overview of Roman Catholicism and then discuss how an adherent of Catholicism would function as a nurse to show how the particular values and principles of Catholics might influence one’s approach to nursing or the medical field in general. Before we focus on Roman Catholicism, we must understand the foundation of Christianity.

Christian anthropology provides a understanding of humanity in relation to god. It allows one self to examine human life and actions and contemplate what exactly it means to be human in the eyes of God (Tuohy, 2004). This study of christian anthropology allows humanity to grasp what is ethically right and wrong in the eyes of God and how life should be lived. In palliative nursing care ethical decisions are a daily occurrence when caring for patients experiencing illness and death. It therefore is crucial to understand the importance of developing ethical decision making and the impact it will have on individuals. Often these ethical decision’s will impact ones life and often difficult questions will arise. However, through the aspects

Although we are Christians living within a fallen world, we do not go through our daily trials and temptations alone. When we were created in Genesis 2 (NIV), our Father did not form us from the earth’s dust and simply walk away. He is actively involved in the lives of His creation, whether through nature or humanity, and that personal involvement affects our lifestyles. Due to Christ’s involvement in our lives, that sacred relationship overflows from our inner being to the people we come into contact within our everyday lives. The doctrine that God is actively involved in His creation affects how I interact with His people in the field of nursing by influencing how I physically treat them, how I communicate with them and how His presence

     “Anthropology in general refers to any study of the status, habits, customs, relationships and culture of humankind. In a more specific and theological sense, anthropology sets forth the scriptural teachings about humans as God’s creatures. Christian anthropology recognizes that humans are created in God’s image but that sin has in some way negatively affected that image” (Grenz, Guetzki, and Nordling 11). In other words, anthropology is the study of how God created us uniquely in his image, and how sin affected the image.