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Ekhaya : human displacement and the yearning for familial homecoming. from Throne (Cathedra) to home (Oikos) in a grassroots ecclesiology of place and space : Fides Quaerens Domum et Locum [faith seeking home and space]
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)The classical definition of theology is ‘faith-seeking understanding’ (fides quaerens intellectum). The focus is on the understanding/interpretation of the object of Christian faith: God. There is another root for the quest ...
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Seeing, sighing, signing : contours of a vulnerable homiletic
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2017)In this article the many in-between spaces of paradox that characterise the society of South Africa, up to this day, are seen as liminal breeding grounds for what could be called a vulnerable homiletic. Three key concepts ...
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Integrating graduate attributes into a Master of Divinity programme at a South African university
(HESA, 2017)Stellenbosch University promotes generic graduate attributes (GAs) as an integral part of its teaching and learning strategy en route to curriculum renewal. The Faculty of Theology targeted the Master of Divinity programme ...
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Missio Dei as embodiment of Passio Dei : the role of God-images in the Mission-outreach and pastoral caregiving of the church – a hermeneutical approach
(Southern African Missiological SocietyPublisher's version, 2016)It is argued that the paradigmatic notion of imperialistic expansion and its unfortunate association with the traditional understanding of the missio Dei in the discipline of missiology, should be transformed. Rather than ...
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Who do you want : Barabbas or Jesus? Power and empowerment in theological education
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)The article deals with theological education and leadership and questions the way power and empowerment functions in the church. It argues that theologically we follow the Barabbas choice and reject Jesus by not choosing ...
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Where have all the prophets gone? : perspectives on political preaching
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)This article takes a brief look at the notions of voice, event, and experience within the communal paradigm of South African societies. This is followed by a description of different ways in which political and eschatological ...
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The struggle against poverty, unemployment and social injustice in present-day South Africa : exploring the involvement of the Dutch Reformed Church at congregational level
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)This article is based on an exploration of the involvement of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) at congregational level in the struggle against poverty, unemployment and social injustice in present-day South Africa. The ...
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Learning, changing and doing : critical citizenship through ecumenical exposure
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)Critical citizenship is becoming a very significant part of the educational pedagogy at Stellenbosch University relating to the vocational, personal and civic lives of the students and lecturers, focusing on critical and ...
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Investigating John 13-17 as a missional narrative
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)This article investigates the Farewell Discourse in John 13-17 from the perspective of missional theology. A narrative approach is followed to ascertain how John’s Gospel establishes a basis for the Father sending the Son, ...
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Happiness : a primer for theological engagement
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)This essay discerns themes in the interdisciplinary study of happiness. We distinguish between the concepts of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, as well as the concepts of well-being and quality of life. We also discuss ...
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God en armoede in die Karoo : ’n besinning oor ’n teologie van transformasie
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)The Karoo is an outstretched arid area characterised by poverty and underdevelopment. This article focuses on the poverty of the Karoo people and the effect of their faith in God on social development and transformation. ...
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Biblical happiness and baptismal identity
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)In this essay the author makes a theological contribution to the happiness discourse, by i) exploring the etymology of some terms used for happiness in the Old and New Testament, by ii) valuing the contribution of Ellen ...
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Between separation and celebration : perspectives on the ethical-political preaching of Desmond Tutu
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)Recognising the complexity of a pluralistic South African society, this article attempts to identify four ethical movements in preaching in the past, as well as the present. These movements are from silence to struggle, ...
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African urbanims : reinterpreting the marks of the church
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)This essay presents a broad analysis of African “cityness” and brings this analysis in relation to an ecumenical interpretation of the marks of the church. The aim is to construct an “urban ecclesiology” where the realities ...
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Meeting the challenge of poverty and inequality? : ‘hindrances and helps’ with regard to congregational mobilisation in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)The findings of an empirical study entitled ‘Meeting the challenge of poverty and inequality in the Cape Metropole: Factors impacting the mobilisation of congregations in their response to poverty and injustice’ reaffirm ...
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"Ethnic-religious conflict and 'people-to-people' dialogue in Sudan : a theological evaluation of Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical church's Mission on reconciliation" : empirical case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study takes place within the context of Sudan, and aims to understand peace and reconciliation, and what it means to be reconciled to God as constructed daily within ethnic and religious identity ...
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The impact on and the response of the ECWA to the violent activities of Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study the impact on and the response of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) to the violent activities of Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria is highlighted. An historical overview of the ECWA and ...
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The quest for realism : an assessment of D.C. Maguire's ethical model as a resource in hermeneutical pastoral care and counselling towards moral decision-making for adolescents in the midst of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The reality of the HIV and Aids epidemic in South Africa has entered into the lives of all South Africans in such a way that all people are either infected or affected by this epidemic. The age-old ...
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"From the sound of music to the sound of silence" : stilte as helende moment in die erediens
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In hierdie studie is aangetoon hoedat daar verskeie vorme van stilte bestaan. Die navorsing geskied in die vorm van ‘n musikale beweging: ten eerste die klank van die konteks van die wit Afrikaner man ...
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An African women's theological analysis of a development programme : 'churches, channels of hope'
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is offering an analysis of the Facilitator's Manual of the Christian AIDS Bureau for Southern Africa (CABSA). The analysis is situated in the context of HIV and AIDS as the manual is used to ...
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Conflict resolution for sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is second to Algeria as the largest country in Africa in terms of size. The country and is exponentially rich in both natural resources and wild life. However, the ...
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Prophetic preaching in a context of corruption in Nigeria : a practical theological investigation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globally, the quest to create corrupt free societies which promote human dignity and the quality of life is greatly envisioned and desired. While highly critical, most efforts in the fight against corruption, ...
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The role of the church with regards to maternal health : a case study of the church of Central Africa Presbyterian, Synod of Livingstonia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many women in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Malawi, in particular, die during childbirth due to preventable and treatable complications that develop during pregnancy and childbirth. This study is motivated by ...
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Missionising youth identity crisis : towards a missional hermeneutic of coping in youth ministry practice
(Southern African Missiological Society, 2016)The intention of this paper is to interpret the ontological conditions of youth identity crisis missionally. This is first done by conceptualising identity crisis as a psychological phenomenon using frameworks of authenticity ...
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Preaching reconciliation : a study of the narratives in Genesis 37-50
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is a practical theology endeavour that evaluates the narrative preaching of Genesis 37-50 as a means of promoting reconciliation and social cohesion in a situation of religious and ethnic ...
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Superman : the man and the myth - a theological exploration of the influence of popular culture on masculinity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the influence of popular culture on male adolescents’ construction of masculinity. A theoretical engagement with the concepts of culture and ideology is linked to the concept of popular ...
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"Godless sermons?" : a homiletical analysis and assessment of South Korean Presbyterian preaching
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The phenomenon of God being missing in South Korean Presbyterian preaching is the main research problem of this study. The researcher purposely states that this phenomenon is a “godless sermon”. One of ...
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The refugee dilemma and migrant crisis : charity begins at home or being home to the homeless? the paradoxical stance in pastoral caregiving and the infiltration and perichoresis of compassion
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)The current refugee and migrant crisis is revealing on a deeper ‘spiritual level’ a crisis of meaning and habitus (attitudinal crisis). Because of prejudice, xenophobia reveals a crisis of compassion and diaconic outreach. ...
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Compassionate leadership? : some reflections on the work and life of Michael Lapsley
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)In June 2007, I had the privilege of attending a Healing of Memories workshop lead by Father Michael Lapsley, one of the founder members of the Institute for Healing of Memories. The purpose of the workshop was to help the ...
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Providing mentoring for orphans and vulnerable children in internally displaced person camps : the case of northern Nigeria
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)The challenge of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) has become central to the response of many organisations (UN, UNHCR, AONN, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, etc.) today. The number of OVC throughout northern Nigeria is growing ...
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