Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Practical Theology and Missiology) by Title
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Pastoral caregivers in the Nigerian hospital context : a pastoral theological approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the relevance of Pastoral Caregivers (PCGs) in the Nigerian hospital context from a pastoral theological perspective. It argues that illness is a reality that confronts all ... -
Pastoral participation in transformation : a narrative perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A critical reflection on the researcher’s personal story - a white Afrikaner woman and a member of the Dutch Reformed Church - and her raised awareness regarding the devastating effects of racism, sexism ... -
The Pentecostal church in the Congo/30 eme communaute : engaging in poverty eradication
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite the excessive mineral wealth, the underground deposits of gold, diamonds, copper and cobalt and other valuable minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which are coveted by many countries, ... -
A post-foundationalist approach towards doing practical theology : a critical comparison of paradigms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation has sought to examine how a post-foundationalist approach to Practical Theology might look. This was done through a critical appraisal of the paradigms of foundationalism and ... -
A practical theological assessment of the schisms in the Reformed church in Zambia (1996-2001)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is descriptive research and a practical theological study of the schisms in the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) that took place between 1996 and 2001 and led to the formation of the Christian ... -
A practical theological study of the preacher's ethos in Korean context
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: a reasonable foundation for their authority is needed. Lastly, it is argued that within the Korean context, the preacher’s “reasonable authority” should have the Word of God as its foundation. Chapter 5 ... -
Preaching as discipling in an authoritarian Korean context : towards a hermeneutics of hearing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ministry of preaching is related not only to speaking, but also to hearing, as faithful preaching is dependent on faithful listening, which means listening to both the Scripture and a sermon. Although ... -
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 ... -
Preaching with the congregation : appropriating John Mc Clure's homiletical theory for a Korean context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation deals with the appropriation of John S. McClure’s homiletics in view of the Korean context today. This study is to rediscover the role of the congregation, inclusive of the Presbyters, ... -
Prediking binne die konteks van 'n sukses-gedrewe samelewing : 'n prakties-teologiese ondersoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to develop outlines for preaching which is serious about the reality of some people’s experiences of powerlessness within a success‐driven society in which the preaching occurs. ... -
Die promovering van kinderregte : 'n prakties-teologiese ondersoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: All children should be regarded and treated with dignity. Children’s rights have been established in the international community as well as in South African society to address any violations of children’s ... -
Die proses van heling en versoening : 'n pastoraal-hermeneutiese ondersoek van die dinamika tussen slagoffer en oortreder binne 'n post-wvk periode
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study the process of healing and reconciliation between the victim and the offender in a post-TRC period in South Africa is being investigated with a view to the challenge it poses to pastoral ... -
The quest for being public church : a study of the South African Moravian Church in historical and contemporary perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study falls within the area of Missional theology, which is a functional thoology. As such, it deals with the function (praxis) and mission of the Church in society. It seeks a better understanding ... -
A reformation of mission : reversing mission trends in Africa, an assessment of Protestant mission methods in Malawi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study and dissertation examines the mission methodologies of the Protestant church in Africa -- focusing on the country of Malawi as a case study. A historical study of early mission methods and ... -
Reinventing ourselves : white male biblical scholars and the responsibility towards the other
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The problem discussed in this thesis is how to resist and subvert the complicity of biblical studies with neo-colonialism as a white male biblical scholar. Traditionally the interpretation of the bible ... -
Restoring the circle of courage in the lives of youth at risk through mentoring
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: All youth are at risk. Some youth are just more at risk than others. The concept of youth-at-risk has received substantial attention in literature within various different disciplines and sciences. Sociology, ... -
Revisiting the use of art, imagery and symbolism in the Presbyterian Liturgical tradition in Korea : a practical-theological research
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013., 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aesthetics has a theological calling: The beauty (or ugliness) in the world and art incites us to long for the divine eternal beauty. The earthly beauty is revelatory and analogous to the beauty of God. ... -
Die rol van prediking in die bevordering van gemeenskapsontwikkeling : 'n kontektueeel-teologiese besinning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)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 ... -
Die sending van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk onder die inboorlingvolke van Noordwes-Kaapland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1980)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: By die voltooiing van hierdie studie is dit nodig om enkele redes te noem waarom juis hierdie besondere tema gekies is. In 1970 is 'n meestersgraad aan my toegeken op grond van 'n proefskrif oor die ... -
Shifting ideas about ancestors in the construction of identities : an intercultural theological evaluation of Korean witnesses in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Interculturation theology as a way of communication in religious cultural arenas is the most recent and remarkable methodology that can be used to open space for mutual witness and dialogue with regard ...
