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Catholic Web Content Development Articles Series (1 of 7) - Using the SEE-JUDGE-ACT Theological Method

Introduction

This first of a series, introduces the use of a theological method for web content development. This theological method, known familiarly as SEE-JUDGE-ACT, can help us develop web content that challenges the mind to think more analytically. Though the more theologically-minded can comprehensively cover all that is involved in the method, for small Catholic web content development purposes, we can use the method to simply engage our readers in reflection.

The SEE-JUDGE-ACT theological method

This method, according to "The Dictionary of Theology", by editors Komonchak, Collins and Lane, is actually one of eight dominant theological methods. The SEE-JUDGE-ACT method is based on Bernard Lonergan's view of theology, that moves in a fourfold way: from experience to understanding, then to judgment, and finally to decision. Theology professors trained in the Louvain school of theology, compact this fourfold way of Lonergan into just three: SEE-JUDGE-ACT. The other prevailing theological methods mentioned together with this SEE-JUDGE-ACT method, view theology: 1. as existentialism, 2. as transcendental anthropology, 3. as hermeneutics, 4. as eschatology, 5. as linguistic analysis, 6. as process thought, and 7. as liberation praxis. The most basic of all these methods, the SEE-JUDGE-ACT, is easily applicable to Catholic web content development.

Form and content in writing the SEE-JUDGE-ACT method

Using SEE-JUDGE-ACT need not be complicated in Catholic web content development. The three main sections of a Catholic article and blog post are (as an example): actual human experience in the family or work setting (SEE); what our Scriptures and Church teaching (catechism or encyclicals) teach as a value in relation to living together as a family (JUDGE); and what our decision will be, to commit ourselves to this value that must be upheld (ACT). With an introduction to set the tone of our Catholic article, and a summary to recap all the essential points considered in going through this theological process, we can already develop solid web content for those seeking a deeper understanding of family life in the context of their Catholic faith.

Organisation technique in writing SEE-JUDGE-ACT

If we take, for example, the present phenomenon of broken families, as our subject in this method, we can then organise both our ideas and actual statistics, in developing an effective Catholic article or blog post. In the introduction, we can be free-flowing in describing the human family in the context of a specific culture. Then in the "SEE" paragraph, we can begin to explore the present situation of the human family - backed up with statistical data and percentages of broken families to strongly-bonded families.

JUDGE

As we move on to the "JUDGE" section of this theological process, we then explore what the Scriptures and Church teaching say about the human family. One good writing technique we can employ is to always quote, or at least give the reference from Scripture or Church teaching, which upholds the values of a strongly-bonded family.

ACT

In the process of analysing what causes broken families, and how the Church really wants to take a pastoral approach to heal such brokenness, we can then move on the ACT paragraph, and start with questions for reflection. We can ask ourselves, what would I be if I became a product also of a broken family? How would this experience shape my attitudes towards marriage and family life? We can write effective reflections in this stage (quoting also examples from real life), and then move on to a decision, that would make us commit more strongly to the value of a God-centered family.

Finally, we can end with a summary that recaps the insights and wisdom we have uncovered in our theological reflections, and present this as a common truth we can relate to in dealing with the reality of family life: its imperfections, and the woundedness or trauma it can inflict upon some members, due to every family member's basic sinfulness. Then we can end with a positive note, saying that the Church always gathers the family and gives it support through the sacraments of healing and reconciliation.

Making SEE-JUDGE-ACT an effective writing technique

In web content development, aside from the substantial content we are organising to help us reach a pastoral solution, we must also remember the application of search engine optimization techniques. If we can strike a balance between objectively stating the facts, touching the hearts of our readers with our deep theological reflections at the same time, and finally editing the whole article to make it search-engine friendly, then our writing can produce a positive impact: providing both educational and inspiring material; presenting objective and spiritually uplifting insights; and achieving an incisive understanding of how human families follow the commandment of love given by Christ.

Comprehensive research applied to web content development

For this structured theological method of SEE-JUDGE-ACT, if we are able to research well all data and statistics concerning the subject being developed, then readers will truly benefit from our Catholic articles and Catholic blog posts which use this method. The key to effectively writing and developing web content using SEE-JUDGE-ACT, is to be familiar with the subject we are developing, and to introduce the wisdom of Scripture, Church teaching, and actual human experience we have obtained in relation to the subject being examined.

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