Browsing Faculty of Theology by Title
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Aanbidding en prediking in missionale gemeentes : homileties-liturgiese beskouinge van missionêre gemeentebediening
(AOSIS Publishing, 2010-05)Worship and preaching in missional congregations – homiletic-liturgical perspectives on missionary congregational ministry In the context of changes in society, and the resulting paradigm shifts in theological thinking, ... -
The abolition of intermarriage in Ezra 10 and the ethnic identity of the postexilic Judean community : a hermeneutic study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The present study seeks to examine the abolition of intermarriage according to Ezra 10 by asking the question as to what were the compelling reasons for such a social crisis, and to demonstrate its possible ... -
The abuse of power and sexual violence: a close reading of 2 Samuel 11 against the background of Boko Haram Atrocities in Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-02-18)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research is stimulated by the current abuse of power and sexual violence associated with Boko Haram atrocities in Nigeria during the last two decades. The concern for peaceful co-existence, gender ... -
Accounting for anxiety : an analysis of an early first-century material ethic from Matt 6:19-34
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)This paper undertakes a detailed study of Matt 6:19-34 for the specific purpose of accounting for the unique context and content of the material/financial ethic being articulated here by Jesus. The passage, made up of four ... -
The accusation of world disturbers’ (Acts 17:6) in socio-political context
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)Acts 17:1–9 presents a narrative of the consequences of Paul’s engagements in Thessalonica’s synagogue. Following Paul and Silas’ reported successful 3-week mission, some Jews hauled Paul and Silas’ host, Jason, and a ... -
Activating moral imagination : EXPOSED 2013 as a fourth generation faith-based campaign?
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2015)David Korten proposes a Fourth Generation approach (1990) to development that is value driven and sees social movements take centre stage in promoting a more just global society. Theologian Ignatius Swart (2006) has ... -
Addressing the HIV and AIDS stigma : a pastoral approach for church leaders in Khayelitsha
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A research study was conducted in the form of a literature review to explore the situation of HIV and AIDS stigma in Khayelitsha in order to propose a Pastoral Approach for church leaders in that township. ... -
The administrative functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and the disillusionment and alienation of its members : a catalyst for change
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation addresses the functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and the disillusionment and alienation of its members. Its aim is to uncover what the key factors are in ... -
The aesthetics of ‘manhood’ within the paradigmatic framework of theopaschitic theology. From Brett Murray’s painting ‘The Spear’ and the opened fly to the iconic view of ‘The Anchor’ and the spiritual art of male genitals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, 2012-12)The Brett Murray painting of president Zuma with an opened fly probes into the realm of manhood. It reveals the so called ‘masculinity crisis’ in the gender discourse. From a practical theological point of view it poses ... -
African Initiated Churches’ potential as development actors
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)African Initiated Churches (AICs) are not yet recognised as relevant actors of community development interventions. While it has been acknowledged that many of them provide coping mechanisms in adverse environments, support ... -
African relational ontology, individual identity, and Christian theology : an African theological contribution towards an integrated relational ontological identity
(Sage, 2010-08)African theology has a great deal to contribute to the theological discourse on human identity. Relationships are central to the formation, expression and understanding of who an individual person is. The African ... -
An African response to The postmodern Bible : is it helpful in breaking the stranglehold of idealist hermeneutics?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1998-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the thesis is to determine the relevance of postmodern insights as expressed in The Postmodern Bible for Africans and evaluate their significance for African biblical scholarship. The ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Afrikaner Reformed missionary enthusiasts and the Voortrekkers : with special reference to Dingaansdag/Geloftedag and also the 1938 Eeufees
(Church History Society of Southern Africa and Unisa Press, 2015)The missionary discourse in Afrikaner Reformed Christianity has been controversial, because it is implicated in the development of early apartheid policies, which were subsequently implemented by National Party governments. ... -
Afrikaner socio-theological discourse in the early twentieth century : war and mission in J.F. Naude and J. Du Plessis
(Historical Association of South Africa, 2014-11)Wars and their subsequent interpretations have shaped twentieth century Afrikaner public discourse profoundly. The remembered trauma, particularly of the Anglo-Boer War might have been a contributing factor to the late ... -
Against all odds : Alphaeus Zulu and racism in church and society
(Church History Society of Southern Africa and Unisa Press, 2015)This article examines the response of Bishop Alphaeus Hamilton Zulu to the racism that was prevalent in both the church and society when he was elected as the first African Bishop of the Anglican Church in South Africa. ... -
The agency of the church in HIV/AIDS among refugees in relation to the host country
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AIDS, curricula and gender in twelve African theological schools
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)The article deals with the three related issues mentioned in the title in twelve theological schools that formed a network called NetACT. A questionnaire on these matters was answered by al the institutions. The article ... -
Aksie en kontemplasie? : op weg na mistiek-profetiese gereformeerde spiritualiteit in dialoog met David Tracy en K.H. Miskotte
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)This study concerns the relationship between mysticism and social action (widely understood, as including political and economic action), or as it was formulated for centuries in the Christian tradition: the relationship ...
