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100			_aBettler, Joel _9680
245			_aPremarital Sexuality In The Free Churches Of The Bewegungplus In Thun And Spiez: Strategies To Help Teenagers From 13-19 To Avoid Sexual Intercourse Before Marriage
260			_aJohannesburg, South Africa _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2019
300			_a103 pages _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract, TOC
502			_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2019 _gDr Nicolene Joubert
520			_aThis study examines the topic of premarital sexuality in the churches of the Bewagging-Plus in Thun and Spies, Switzerland, by conducting an empirical survey and a literature review with the goal of developing strategies that support the churches in helping their teenagers to abstain from premarital sexuality. First, this study shows that of the 60 interviewed teenagers, 20% have already engaged in premarital sexuality and 80% of the teenagers are partially or fully convinced that the Bible encourages them to abstain from premarital sexuality. Six key factors that influence the teenager's premarital sex-quality are determined: The importance of role models, teaching about the Biblical standpoint, encouragement for abstinence, sources of influence, identity and self-es-teem and personal faith. The Biblical section of the study clearly indicates that the Bible supports the idea that sexuality belongs in marriage and that premarital sexual intercourse is a sin. Based on the above statement and the results of the teenagers perceptions conduct concerning premarital sexuality, strategies are developed on how churches can help their teenagers to retain their virginity. Particularly worthy of emphasis is a planned weekend course for teenagers on premarital sexuality and a meeting with their parents. This study is of interest to youth pastors and church leaders in German-speaking Switzerland.
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