Havelia O. Values of Ukrainian Christian youth at the beginning of the XXI century: religious analysis

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0420U102472

Applicant for

Specialization

  • 09.00.11 - Релігієзнавство

16-12-2020

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.053.21

National Pedagogical Dragomanov University

Essay

In the dissertation for the first time in the domestic research discourse the complex philosophical and religious analysis of axiology of Christianity as bases of formation of religious consciousness of modern youth is offered. It was found that the axiological moment accompanies any attitude of the individual to the Christian religion. It depends on the ideals and expectations of the subject, on his belief in the supernatural, on religious experience and experiences, on the confessional self-identification of the individual, as well as on the properties of the object of faith itself. It is substantiated that the unique phenomenon of Christian values is a meaningful factor in the formation of the spiritual and moral existence of modern man. It has been further developed that the following issues are important issues concerning the values of the formation of the religious worldview of modern youth: the faith and knowledge gained from personal and community experience; on freedom of choice and freedom of will; about the universal nature of the ideals of Christianity and the possibility of their implementation in different contexts; on predestination and personal vocation; on the relationship between confessional worldview and scientific objectivity. It is proved that in Ukraine the boundaries of modern interfaith discourse are expanding in the direction of Christian religious education, peacekeeping and volunteering, youth leadership, the influence of Christian professionals on public life in Ukraine, the formation of values of modern Christian work ethic. The crucial importance of religious periodicals for the formation of youth Christian movements in Ukraine, the development of their identity based on the contextualization of the ideas of Christian humanism and existentialism. Christian media promote the unification of young people around certain denominations and jurisdictions, around institutions and movements within churches, promote the transition from existential pursuits to practical activities in various areas of activity of youth church and parachurch organizations. An empirical study of the peculiarities of the religious life of student youth from different regions of Ukraine, their attitude to other people, to ethical and aesthetic values. The significant influence of the religious consciousness of young people on their chosen meaning of life has been revealed. Among the respondents who regularly attend the Christian church, the religious and spiritually-developing meanings of life predominate. It is proved that the worldview of Ukrainian youth is determined by a strong focus on respect for the family, on the acceptance of those religious and cultural values that are passed from older to younger generation. It was found that the religious consciousness of the respondents creates in them the most favorable picture of the world, which organically fits into the national and family values of ethnic communities living in Ukraine. Young people who regularly attend the Christian Church are much more focused on preserving family values and procreation. The social, cultural and spiritual potential of the influence of Christian churches and religious communities of Ukraine on the formation of youth consciousness by means of the axiology of Christianity is shown. An important place in their religious activities is given to the organization of individual conversations, youth gatherings, tourist trips, excursions and pilgrimages, assistance in establishing youth volunteering, holding various forums, trainings, workshops, supporting young performers, composers and artists engaged in and the creation of Christian art and literature. It is established that the main reasons for which student youth is engaged in volunteer activities are compassion and desire to help others, their own good intentions. It has been proven that Christian religious organizations show the ability to strengthen people's confidence in the volunteer movement, based on the experience of helping the needy, which was formed during the centuries-old history of the Christian Church.

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