The Article describes the development of poimenics since 1960s. At the time theology opened itself up fully to the influence of the social sciences and poimenics adopted the methods of psychology and psychotherapy.
This marked the start of dispute between the adherents of „kerygmatic“ and „counselling“ pastorla care. In the last ten years the confrontational tone has diminished and dialogue is taking place.
The article shows this diealogue especially in German language area.