Spatial and Time Management of Young Adventists in Brno

NOVOTNÝ, Gustav. Spatial and Time Management of Young Adventists in Brno. In New Wave Conference Prague. 2017.

Basic information

• Original name: Spatial and Time Management of Young Adventists in Brno
• Name (in English): Spatial and Time Management of Young Adventists in Brno
• Authors: NOVOTNÝ, Gustav.
• Edition: New Wave Conference Prague, 2017.

Other information

• Type of outcome: Presentations at conferences
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Keywords (in Czech): náboženství; prostor; časový management; pozitivně a negativně vnímaná místa; mladí Adventisté
• Keywords in English: religiosity; space; time management; positively and negatively perceived spaces; young Adventists

Abstract

This study explores the spatial and time experiences of five young Adventists in the age between 21-31 years which belong to two missions in Brno (Střední and Lesná). After discussing our methology we proceed with the analytical part which presents 1) different spaces of Adventists where they gather and perform, 2) the discussion of daily and weekly experiences with the time management related to the Adventist faith. „Spaces of Adventists“ include the places of meeting (the spaces belonging to the missions and elsewhere in the city of Brno), then various activities related to the organizations (INRI Road, Atmosféra, etc.) which prepare various activities for young adherents of Adventist faith. We also include the theme of evangelization and its spaces in Brno. The questions are if, how and where young believers diffuse the faith in Brno. Finally, we approximate the places which are seen as unpleasant, dangerous or negative from the viewpoint of young Adventists. The part dedicated to the time management shows how the faith is combined with the everyday activities and how the Adventist sessions (with the basic importance of the Saturday gathering) structure the time of the participants of our research. The structuring of the leisure time activities and the manners how to economize the time for example selecting certain routes through the city and using communication and social sites (Facebook, Instagram etc) are also dealt.

Abstract (in English)

This study explores the spatial and time experiences of five young Adventists in the age between 21-31 years which belong to two missions in Brno (Střední and Lesná). After discussing our methology we proceed with the analytical part which presents 1) different spaces of Adventists where they gather and perform, 2) the discussion of daily and weekly experiences with the time management related to the Adventist faith. „Spaces of Adventists“ include the places of meeting (the spaces belonging to the missions and elsewhere in the city of Brno), then various activities related to the organizations (INRI Road, Atmosféra, etc.) which prepare various activities for young adherents of Adventist faith. We also include the theme of evangelization and its spaces in Brno. The questions are if, how and where young believers diffuse the faith in Brno. Finally, we approximate the places which are seen as unpleasant, dangerous or negative from the viewpoint of young Adventists. The part dedicated to the time management shows how the faith is combined with the everyday activities and how the Adventist sessions (with the basic importance of the Saturday gathering) structure the time of the participants of our research. The structuring of the leisure time activities and the manners how to economize the time for example selecting certain routes through the city and using communication and social sites (Facebook, Instagram etc) are also dealt.