Browsing Masters Degrees (Practical Theology and Missiology) by Title
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The quest for appropriate God-images within an African paradigm for pastoral ministry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This proposal focuses on the quest for appropriate God-images which can be used to represent God in a given pastoral situation within an African context. It identifies the challenge that confronts the ... -
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 ... -
The quest for transformational local community leadership for rural development of the Malawian district of Lilongwe : a theological perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In most African communities, local community leadership is highly esteemed and plays a crucial role in community development. Local community leaders, especially in rural areas, have much power and authority ... -
The relationship between pastoral care and worship in the context of HIV/AIDS : a study of the development and impact of the liturgical material 'Worship and HIV/AIDS' in selected parishes of the Diocese of Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In September 2002, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa authorised a set of liturgical material for use in the church in an attempt to make congregations aware of the extent of the impact of HIV/AIDS ... -
The relationship between preaching and worship : a practical-theology enquiry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)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 ... -
Religious participation of Christians and muslims fostering mutual social trust in Nigeria? : an exploration theological study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Several disciplines and scholars in the interdisciplinary field of Missiology and Science of Religions are probing the concept of ‘mutual social trust’. This research provides an exploratory and descriptive ... -
The restoration of human dignity in Mitchell's Plain : "The Mount Hope account"
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The researcher’s purpose for writing this paper is first to tell the story of one particular community of faith called the Mount Hope church. In doing so, the spotlight would be placed on the plight and ... -
Rethinking the movement from text to sermon in the light of speech act theory
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research endeavors to make a more satisfactory connection between the text and sermon by utilizing the speech act theory (SAT). In the light of SAT, the movement from text to sermon is neither simply ... -
The rhetoric of persuasion in preaching : a homiletical investigation within a South Korean context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of preaching is to elicit transformation in the lives of its listeners. Today, however, in the lives of millions of people who hear sermons in South Korea, changes do not seem to happen. The ... -
Rituals as cultural coffins? Towards reintegrating divorced women into society : a pastoral theological study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Zulu marriages are regarded as metaphoric funerals or even burials for many Zulu women. The symbolic kist that these women carry as a transitioning process from their father’s house to their husband’s ... -
Die rol van die verbondsouers en die kerk in die aanspreek van die geloofsvormingskrisis van adolessente
(Stellenbosch : University of StellenboschStellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: According to the researcher, there is a crisis in the faith formation of the adolescent within the family. He is of the opinion that the crisis is a faith identity crisis that is the result of the sucking ... -
Die rol van spiritualiteit in die veerkragtigheid van Xhosa-sprekende gesinne in die Oos-Kaap
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)The purpose of this investigation was to view (explore) spirituality as a characteristic of family resilience in Xhosa-speaking families in the Eastern Cape. Families with at least one adolescent child, which have experienced ... -
Role of Rwanda woman in peace-making with a view to community development : a theological perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)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 ... -
The role of the church in ending female genital mutilation/cutting in order to promote the flourishing of women : a case study of the Wolaita Kale Heywet Church, Southern Ethiopia
(2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is the most harmful traditional practice (HTP) when it comes to affecting the flourishing of women in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia. This study is motivated by the ... -
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 ... -
The role of worship and ethics on the road towards reconciliation
(AOSIS OpenJournal, 2009-09)Reconciliation in a divided society, like the South African one, is in dire need of a new moral discourse and praxis. This article argues that this moral discourse must also be conducted on an often forgotten level, namely ... -
Seks vir die huwelik? : `n uitgediende paradigma in `n veranderende wêreld?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis the focus will be on the challenges that our modern society presents to the church and her understanding of sexuality. Certain “traditional” values are questioned on a continual basis. Many ... -
Sekshandel en die menswaardigheid van jeugslagoffers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main theme of this thesis deals with young victims in sex trafficking who end up with serious emotional consequences during their developing years. The young victim trapped in the sex trade, has to ... -
Sending en Zimbabwese migrante in Suid-Afrika : 'n verkennende studie oor die identiteit en rol van plaaslike gemeentes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is an exploratory study of Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa. It is anticipated that this thesis will shed light on the identity and role of local congregations towards strangers and ... -
The sexual dilemma of widowhood within the HIV and AIDS pandemic : a pastoral approach within the Apostolic Faith Mission Church (A.F.M.) in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current situation around widowhood sexuality is unspeakably painful. It has been established through literature review in this study that widows are the most neglected group in many societies. In ...
