Beyond Walls: Redefining Church Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, through Autoethnographic Reflections
Zama Mabel Mthombeni
Abstract:The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a paradigm shift in religious practices, necessitating the reimagining of traditional congregational gatherings. This study delved into this transformation by employing autoethnography as a methodological lens to explore the re-definition of the church within the context of the pandemic. Focusing on personal experiences, observations, and reflections, this research navigated the terrain of virtual worship spaces and the accompanying spiritual yearning that emerged d… Show more
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