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Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Paper

Well-Being and Wellness in the Twenty-First Century: A Theanthropocosmic Approach

Authors: Leepo Modise, Modise Leepo Johannes

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

In this paper, clarification and definition of the concept well-being of human beings are reflected upon from a faith perspective. The author will define well-being and wellness within the following conceptual definitions: firstly, well-being and wellness will be defined in term of African-Christian approach (the interconnectedness of God-human-and-world approach). Secondly, the author will focus on differentiation of well-being and wellness in a human being. Thirdly, the focal point will be on the mixing of holistic, dualist and triadic approaches to define well-being.
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Metadata
Title
Well-Being and Wellness in the Twenty-First Century: A Theanthropocosmic Approach
Authors
Leepo Modise
Modise Leepo Johannes
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0140-4

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