Caritas et veritas, 2024 (vol. 14), issue 2
Editorial
35 Years of the Second History of Czech Social Work
Jan Kaňák
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):6-7 
When we planned the thematic focus of this issue, we thought of it primarily in the context of a certain reflection on the modern history of social work in our geographical area. However, our historicising thinking was confronted, in a good sense, with what Pavla Kodymová, who worked at the first post-1989 social work department in our country, had already reflected on years ago. That is to say, rather than a turn to the historical perspective, one can assume an interest in describing and understanding the contemporary. However, you can find historical reflections in it after all, especially in the article The Social-pedagogical Aspect in the Works...
Studies
Respect for Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Historical Transformations of Social Work Professional Ethics
Andrej Mátel, Andrea Preissová Krejčí
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):16-33 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.017
Within the modern history of social work, certain developmental periods in its professional ethics can be distinguished. In the theoretical introduction of this contribution, we explore selected ethical values and principles – namely, anti-discrimination, multiculturalism, and respect for diversity. These principles have become integral to the ethically sensitive practice of social work. The research section of this contribution presents a methodological overview of a qualitative content analysis of selected social work ethical codes. This analysis emphasises the historical transformations of these ethical principles within international, Czech,...
The Social-pedagogic Aspect in the Works of John Amos Comenius and His Legacy to the Modern World
Lenka Haburajová Ilavská, Lýdia Lešková
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):34-42 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.018
The thoughts of John Amos Comenius, an important figure in Czech history, influenced philosophy, pedagogy and its marginal branches in the Czech Republic and other European countries. His ideas, which he based on Czech traditions, were directed towards resolving the issue of good and evil. This paper discusses the importance of Comenius’ works in the context of the social and social-pedagogical dimensions. Its aim is to reflect on the basic ideas of the teacher of the nations in his many years of work. The enrichment of the social as well as socio-pedagogical sciences is a topic we dealt with in the article; we wanted to point out the legacy...
Human and Christian Recreation of the Way of Life for the Post-Covid 19 Era
Pavel Ambros
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):43-55 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.019
The paper reflects the discussion within individual local Churches in Europe in 2020. The results became part of the discussions of the Plenary Assembly of the CCEE from 25th to 26th September in Prague on the topic ‘The Church in Europe after the Pandemic’. The study addresses the main points of discussion within the Church, taking into account the social and economic situation of individual EU countries. The crisis associated with the pandemic has partially deepened intra-Church tensions. Therefore, the study thoroughly examines these themes (celebration of Sunday, spiritual Holy Communion, the significance of forms of liturgy as a rite...
Spirituality of social work students
Alena Hricová, Veronika Březovská
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):56-66 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.020
The present study deals with the topic of spirituality among social work students.The research part was carried out using the interviewing method through a standardized Expressions of Spirituality Inventory-revised (ESI-R) questionnaire and a self-administered sociodemographic questionnaire. The research population consisted of 156 students from the field of social work from the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The research conducted indicated that spirituality may be an important part of the lives of social work students, but the sample achieved on average lower levels of spirituality than the population. The research also tested the...
Hermeneutics in social work: the interaction of the worlds of the client and the social worker
Zdenko Širka
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):67-84 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.021
In this paper, we explore the connections between social work practice and hermeneutics and examine how hermeneutics, the science of understanding, fits into social work, both in theory and practice. The aim is to contribute to the dialogue and to grasp this hermeneutic potential of social work. The main representatives of hermeneutics (Wilhem Dilthey, Friedrich Schleiermacher, Hans-Georg Gadamer) and related hermeneutic concepts useful for social work are introduced: the human horizon, the hermeneutic circle, historical embeddedness, pre-understanding and conversation. How the connection has been thematized so far (constructivist and reflexive approaches)...
The Relevance of Youth Identity Formation in an Increasingly Individualistic Society
María José Ibanez-Ayuso
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):85-97 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.022
In recent months, the health crisis has brought about suspicion of others. Not only does it create major problems for social coexistence, but also for human flourishing. The growth of individualism makes it difficult for people to recognise their relational dimension. This phenomenon especially affects young people, since during their youth they must face the challenge of building their identity. With the aim of offering educational keys to help young people face this challenge in the current context, an exploratory content analysis of different texts of Popes John Paul II and Francis has been carried out. For this purpose, through an initial statistical...
Theological Challenges of God’s Providence during the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Case Study in Indonesia
Jusuf Haries Kelelufna
Caritas et veritas 2024, 14(2):98-110 | DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.023
The misguided theological view of God’s providence and worship practices that are not in accordance with health protocols contributed to the spread of Covid-19. It was seen in many religious clusters of the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia. This research answers the challenges faced by the church in theology and explains how theology has developed during the pandemic. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach. The participants involved in this research were priests, assemblies, and members of congregations of churches in Maluku, Indonesia. The data in the form of interview results were then analysed with Huberman’s analysis....