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Beyers Naudé : advocate of hope? : a historical theological reading of his public addresses

Van der Riet, Ryno Louis (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Beyers Naudé has long been revered as one of South Africa‘s most influential church and civil leaders. He has been acclaimed both nationally and internationally as a symbol of hope. Recent developments ...
Christian faith and justice? : a theological investigation into Nicholas Wolterstorff's perspectives on justice

Myburgh, Daniella (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As backdrop and context for this study, injustices present in South Africa are briefly discussed, as well as the impact of such injustices on the people of the country. The focus then turns to the work ...
A church historical enquiry regarding growth of membership in the church of Central Africa, Presbyterian - Harare Synod (1912 – 2012)

Gunde, Samuel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis has its title: ‘A Church Historical Enquiry Regarding Growth of Membership in the Church of Central Africa, Presbyterian-Harare Synod (1912-2012). As the denomination celebrated hundred years ...
Eccentric existence? Engaging David H. Kelsey’s theological anthropology as a basis for ecological theology

Marais, Nadia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The earth and her ecology is in crisis, which impacts upon both human and nonhuman communities. Not only due to the blame for ecological destruction that is attributed to humanity (and specifically also ...
Engaging Paul Ricoeur’s work on memory, history, and forgetting : in search of an adequate methodology for church and theological historiography

Van Tonder, Helené (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Life in the present is never only about the present, but notably also about the past and the future. In this study the problematic of the representation of the past is addressed in search of a responsible ...
Evangelical fundamentalism : an historical-theological study

Meiring, Michael J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In essence this thesis attempts to answer two questions: Broadly, what is “fundamentalism,” and particularly, “evangelical fundamentalism”? Ever since the terrorist attacks on the twin towers in New ...
Gereformeerde kerkreg : 'n hermeneutiese perspektief

Dickason, Vernon Claud (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis examines and proves the distinct characteristic of the hermeneutics of Reformed church polity, with regard to other jurisprudence. The study is set out as follows: Chapter 1 The methodological ...
Heiligheid, geregtigheid, heiliging? : 'n kritiese ondersoek na die verbande tussen liturgie, geregtigheid en menseregte in die denke van Nicholas Wolterstorff

Carelse, David Peter (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is ‘n research proposal for a possible D.Th degree. The research objective is to explore critically the thought and teachings of Nicholas Wolterstorff, a leading Christian philosopher, that ...
Inclusion or exclusion? : a Christian ethical investigation into biblical perspectives on homosexuality

Le Roux, Olivia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The debate on homosexuality has become increasingly painful and divisive between people of the Christian faith. A very relevant question is asked; are homosexual people included in the ecclesial community? The ...
The intermediatorial work of Christ through His threefold office : a theological appropriation from an African perspective

Mupangilayi Makanda, Joshua (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the midst of suffering, poverty and moral crisis, many Africans have never been able to rely on Christ as the only Lord and Saviour of their lives. In spite of their regular church attendance to the ...
The liturgy and order of the mid-sixteenth century English Church in Geneva : some reflections on the life and influence of a refugee church

Jackson, Robert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: What are the predominant characteristics of the Refugee churches established in Europe in the mid‐sixteenth century? They are, undoubtedly, those of disputation and argument, dissension and fraction. But ...
Personal or impersonal? : an analysis of Karl Barth and Merrill Unger's perspectives on the personhood of the demonic

MacDonald, Scott Douglas (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Is the demonic personal or impersonal? The question is rarely treated in depth. This thesis initially delves into the demonological offerings of a pair of twentieth century theologians, Karl Barth and ...
The role of Caprivian virtues in the search for common moral discourse : a conversation with Peter J. Paris

Simone, Simone Calicious (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study examines virtues in Caprivi that has to be taken seriously by the church. This offers a position to promote the religio-culture of the community within the growing Christian churches. The call ...
Roots that refresh : historical-theological engagement with Jewish meal traditions and the celebration of the Eucharist in the Anglican Church

Houston, Peter, C. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)

Different theologies have sprung up around the celebration of the Eucharist. Consequently at the very point where Christians should be most united there is often controversy, bitterness and division. This is true of the ...
The Spirituality of Martin Luther as exemplified in his Letters to Philip Melanchthon

Bester, Gottlieb Christiaan (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study the researcher will reflect on the spirituality of Martin Luther as expressed in his letters to Philip Melanchthon written from Wartburg. Through such a reflection, based on biographical ...
‘n Teologiese ondersoek na die rol van toleransie en omarming in die hantering van leerstellige en morele verskille, met verwysing na die Christelike doop

Strauss, Jacobson Andy (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Christians differ on various issues, among others, on dogmatic and ethical cases. Specifically, they differ on the will of God. However, a question which confronts Christians, is that their own interpretation ...
Towards an understanding of the implication and challenge of the emerging church movement for ecclesiology in post-colonial Africa : an evangelical perspective

Odejayi, Abiodun Oladipupo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis, we seek to highlight the possible implications, challenges and opportunities postmodernism has for evangelical ecclesiology. Informed by the ongoing conversation between the emerging ...
Transforming hope? : a theological-ethical vision, virtue and practice for the common good

Palm, Selina Hazel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research project is to explore whether there are convincing, contemporary theological traditions within Christianity for conceptualising a socially responsible hope for our current times ...
Why the righteous resist? : towards understanding Dietrich Bonhoeffer's resistance

Lak, Marizanne Zoë (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although Bonhoeffer is hailed by some as a type of Protestant saint, there is certainly also a plea for the realisation of the paradox in his story; Bonhoeffer consciously associated himself with a plot ...
The work of the spirit in redemption and creation : a theological evaluation of influential reformed views

Yoon, Hyung-Chul (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)

This thesis endeavours to evaluate influential Reformed perspectives on the work of the Spirit and to search for a constructive framework to understand more fully the work of the Spirit in redemption and creation. For ...