Nell, Ian A.(Stellenbosch University, Department of Biblical Studies, 2009)
In order to ask the question about the future of a discipline, one must realise where one comes from. This article seeks to answer the "quo vadis" question in conversation with some perspectives offered by the sixteenth ...
Nell, Ian A.(Practical Theology in South Africa, 2009-07)
The wave of xenophic attacks that broke out in various places
in South Africa in 2008 caught most of us unawares. In fact,
we’re still struggling to come to terms with the reality that
this happened in a country which ...
In order to ask the question about the role and place of a
specific discipline (in this case Practical Theology), one must
realise where one comes from. This article seeks to answer the
question about the role of ...
The following critical questions are posed: is hope the antidote of dread and despair or a
kind of escapism from the harsh realities of anguish and suffering? What is meant by hope
in Christian spirituality and how is ...
Die prosesse van ont-kerkliking wat tans in hoofstroomkerke dwarsoor die wêreld plaasvind, bied vele uitdagings vir die onderrig van leierskap en administrasie by universiteite se teologie-fakulteite. Die probleem is dat ...
Nell, Ian A.(Ned Geref Teologiese Tydskrif (NGTT), 2011-06)
"In South Africa the religious sector, through its leadership, has in the past and can still make a significant contribution to the transformation agenda, particularly by fostering leadership relationships across ethnic, ...
In Africa, we experienced a long history of patriarchal leadership not only in the spheres of politics, economics and culture but specifically also in the sphere of religion. In this regard many women aspiring for religious ...
"Religious leadership is a contested field of study in the process of finding a footing in the academic world. In Africa, a long history of hierarchical leadership is experienced - not only in the spheres of politics, ...
Mwambazambi, KalembaBanza, Albert K.(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014-04)
The process of a four-dimensional conversion and/or transformation strives in helping the
leadership of an organisation, especially such as the church, with practical ways that may
lead to the development of an effective ...
Johan Cilliers was born in Luanshya, Zambia (1954); matriculated in De Aar (1972),
and received his theological training at the Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch
University, as well as the Karl Rupprecht University in ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is a practical theological endeavor that evaluates church preaching as a means of promoting interdependent and harmonious relationship between God, human being and the natural environment. The ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis investigates the construction of masculinity in the Xhosa initiation school (ulwaluko) in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa from a religio-cultural perspective. This ethnographic study ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The topic of this research is the Ibibio concept of peace and its implications for preaching: A
practical theological study within the Akwa Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria
(PCN). Conflict ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The story of the role of women in peace-making with a view to a Community development perspective is as old as the existence of the first human God created. The Bible shows that since the beginning of ...
Van Staden, Neeltje(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Men have been experiencing a crisis in masculinity for a number of years now. Lower income white Afrikaans men experience this crisis in a unique way. Performance, especially in the area of work, as well ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Church‘s approach during the apartheid-era was mainly characterised by liberation-theology, as well as liberation preaching. However, the post-apartheid era, which is still being marred by social ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Preaching is a very important part of church ministry. The Reformed church has devoted their efforts and endeavors to the Word and preaching that delivers the Word. Therefore, homiletics has ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Motivated by the observation that children living in the Western Cape face challenges relating to methamphetamine (tik) abuse, this research attempts to develop and propose a strategy that can be used in ...
Solomons, Daniel Peter(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation aims to address the phenomenon of compassion fatigue within the scenario -
of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in South Africa where an estimated 5-6 million people are
living with HIV and ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Africa is a continent ravaged by challenges of poverty, scourge of disease and many conflicts, some of which are motivated by religious fanaticism. Indeed, it is a continent in dire need of spiritual, ...