Research on relevant needs for the Gospel-proclamation in the context of an animistic culture : a case study of the South African Zionists

German textDie vorliegende wissenschaftliche Arbeit befasst sich mit den amaZioni, die den größten Teil der südafrikanischen AIC-Bewegung („African Independent/Indigenous/Initiated Churches“) ausmachen. Für die meisten Theologen stellen die amaZioni eine synkretistische christliche Kirchenbewegung dar, die in ihren Ritualen und Gottesdienstformen starke Einflüsse von traditionellen afrikanischen Religionen (ATR) aufweist. Nicht desto trotz öffnen sich viele der amaZioni-Kirchen gegenüber biblischer Lehre durch Missionare. Um eine solide Grundlage für die Missionsarbeit zu schaffen, befasst sich die vorgeschlagene Arbeit damit, wichtige Bedürfnisse der amaZioni zu erforschen, so dass diese als Anknüpfungspunkte für die weitere Evangeliumsverkündigung genutzt werden können.The proposed research examines the needs of the amaZioni, who are part of the South African AIC-movement. The amaZioni, as one of the largest religious groups in South Africa, are viewed by most theologicans as syncretistic christian churches. It is obvious that their common believe system as well as their rituals show a strong influence of african traditional religions (ATR). But nevertheless, many of the members of the Zion-churches are opening up for bible teaching provided by missionaries. In order to establish a solid base for the future mission work the proposed research focuses on finding out the amaZioni's needs, so that this needs can be used as reference points in the endeavour of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the missionaries.Christian Spirituality, Church History and MissiologyM. Th. (Missiology

5-Phenyl-2-(4-pyrid­yl)pyrimidine

The title compound, C15H11N3, crystallizes with two independent mol­ecules in the asymmetric unit. The dihedral angles between the phenyl and pyridine rings in each mol­ecule are 53.48 (5) and 50.80 (5)°. In the crystal structure, weak inter­molecular C—H⋯N hydrogen bonds connect mol­ecules into one-dimensional chains. In addition, the crystal structure is stabilized by weak C—H⋯π(arene) inter­actions

Reflexionen über Coaching in der projektbasierten Lehre

Wie kann man Coaches bei der Ausbildung ihrer professionellen Identität unterstützen? Eine mögliche Methode ist die Reflexion von Irritationsmomenten in der projektbasierten Lehre. In diesem Artikel werden die Erfahrungen von vier Coaches mit dieser Methode beschrieben. Drei von ihnen fanden die Methode hilfreich, um ihre eigene Rolle differenzierter zu betrachten und Klarheit über ihre An- und Widersprüche, die Diversität der unterschiedlichen Perspektiven sowie ihre eigene Wirkung zu erhalten. Die Methode erfordert jedoch zeitliche Ressourcen und eine Sensibilisierungsphase zu Beginn, um Irritationsmomente für die Reflexionsarbeit zu nutzen. Insgesamt scheint die Reflexionsmethode geeignet zu sein, um Coaches bei der Ausbildung ihrer professionellen Identität zu unterstützen. (Herausgeber)How can coaches be supported in forming their professional identity? One possible method is the reflection of moments of irritation in project-based teaching. This article describes the experiences of four coaches with this method. Three of them found the method helpful to look at their own role in a more differentiated way and to get clarity about their attachments and contradictions, the diversity of different perspectives, and their own impact. However, the method requires time resources and a sensitization phase at the beginning in order to use moments of irritation for the reflection work. Overall, the reflection method seems to be suitable to support coaches in the formation of their professional identity. (Editor

Building block libraries and structural considerations in the self-assembly of polyoxometalate and polyoxothiometalate systems

Inorganic metal-oxide clusters form a class of compounds that are unique in their topological and electronic versatility and are becoming increasingly more important in a variety of applications. Namely, Polyoxometalates (POMs) have shown an unmatched range of physical properties and the ability to form structures that can bridge several length scales. The formation of these molecular clusters is often ambiguous and is governed by self-assembly processes that limit our ability to rationally design such molecules. However, recent years have shown that by considering new building block principles the design and discovery of novel complex clusters is aiding our understanding of this process. Now with current progress in thiometalate chemistry, specifically polyoxothiometalates (POTM), the field of inorganic molecular clusters has further diversified allowing for the targeted development of molecules with specific functionality. This chapter discusses the main differences between POM and POTM systems and how this affects synthetic methodologies and reactivities. We will illustrate how careful structural considerations can lead to the generation of novel building blocks and further deepen our understanding of complex systems

Control of metallo-supramolecular assemblies via steric, hydrogen bonding and argentophilic interactions; formation of a 3-dimensional polymer of circular helicates

This work shows how multiple non-covalent interactions are employed to control metallosupramolecular architectures and we demonstrate that a ligand, which contains two bidentate domains separated by a ArOH spacer, forms a mesocate when complexed with Ag(I). However, changing this to an ArOCH2CH2Ph spacer unit results in a 1-dimensional helical polymer upon reaction with the same cation. Reaction of Ag(I) with the ArOMe derivative gives a hexanuclear circular helicate which forms inter-assembly Ag⋯Ag interactions resulting in a 3-dimensional honeycomb-like polymer of hexanuclear circular helicates

Bis­[4,4′-(propane-1,3-di­yl)­dipiperidin­ium] β-octa­molybdate(VI)

The title compound, bis­[4,4′-(propane-1,3-di­yl)­dipiperidin­ium] β-octa­molybdate(VI), (C13H28N2)2[Mo8O26], was produced by hydro­thermal reaction of an acidified aqueous solution of Na2MoO4·2H2O and 4,4′-trimethyl­ene­dipiperidine (L). The structure of the title compound consists of β-octa­molybdate(VI) anion clusters and protonated [H2 L]2+ cations. The octa­molybdate anion is located around an inversion center. N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds between the cations and anions ensure the cohesion of the structure and result in a three-dimensional network

Carbonate-Templated Self-Assembly of an Alkylthiolate-Bridged Cadmium Macrocycle

In the presence of Cd(ClO4)2 and a base, a new mixed N,S-donor alkylthiolate ligand supported both carbonate formation from atmospheric CO2 and the self-assembly of a novel bicapped puckered (CdS)6 molecular wheel. The remarkable stability of the complex was demonstrated by slow intermolecular ligand exchange on the 2J(HH) and J(111/113Cd1H) time scales at elevated temperature. Both CO2 and the base were required to convert amorphous “CdLClO4” precipitated in the absence of air to the carbonate complex. The complex shares structural features with the ζ-carbonic anhydrase class associating cadmium(II) with the biogeochemical cycling of carbon and is the first structurally characterized carbonate complex of any metal involving an alkylthiolate ligand