Browsing Masters Degrees (Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology) by Title
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The Presence of the Kingdom in the light of the Speech Act Theory (SAT) : an ethical inquiry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis relates Christian ethics to the presence of the kingdom of God in Jesus’ sayings and to its real meaning and application by reconsidering the religious language of the kingdom of God from the ... -
A promised presence : a systematic theological inquiry into the theodicy question in the thought of Jürgen Moltmann and Paul S. Fiddes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many scholars claim that the discourse on theodicy is in a crisis. Against this backdrop this study argues that the idea of a “promised presence” holds promise for a more adequate engagement with the ... -
The quest for human dignity in the ethics of pregnancy termination : a theological-ethical evaluation of the church's approach in Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study describes and analyses the problem of termination of pregnancy, with special attention to its prevalence in Kenya, where more than seven hundred abortions are performed daily on girls between ... -
Reconciliation, justice, spirituality : in conversation with John W. De Gruchy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The primary concern of this study is to gain a better understanding of the interplay between the notions of reconciliation, justice, and Christian spirituality in the work of John W. de Gruchy in order ... -
Ripples of power : towards a Christian theology of power with a view to inter-religious converstation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12-01)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Divine power is a religious belief which ascribes apparently inexplicable acts of wonder to God, affirming God’s authority, might, and abilities. It is a conviction which often relates to God’s sovereign ... -
The role of Caprivian virtues in the search for common moral discourse : a conversation with Peter J. Paris
(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 ... -
The role of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) as a pioneer of social development through education in Ovamboland (1870-1970) : a church historical study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is a historical investigation of the role of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) regarding social development with special attention to education as an agency of social change. ... -
Roots that refresh : historical-theological engagement with Jewish meal traditions and the celebration of the Eucharist in the Anglican Church
(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 ... -
Salvation as healing? : an analysis of Jesse Mugambi and Mercy Oduyoye’s soteriologies in the context of African prosperity gospels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is a study of the doctrine of salvation with particular reference to therapeutic interpretations. Discourses about salvation often center on that which comes in the hereafter, with less ... -
Secular humanism in Malawi : a historical-theological inquiry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The goal of this thesis is to present a historical-theological inquiry regarding secular humanism in Malawi. Some Christians have tried to respond, but there has been no detailed historical-theological ... -
'n Sistematies-teologiese ondersoek na die rol wat emosie mag speel
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Emosies kan ʼn belangrike rol speel in die vestiging van samelewings van geregtigheid en indien negatiewe emosies nie aangespreek word nie, kan dit destruktiewe gevolge hê, soos vervat in die woorde ... -
The Spirituality of Martin Luther as exemplified in his Letters to Philip Melanchthon
(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 ... -
Telling her story : constructing a historiography of mrs Alice Brink – Afrikaner woman in mission
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is an exploration of the life and history of Alice Mabel Brink, a woman who dedicated her life to the Dutch Reformed Church’s missionary endeavours in Nigeria in the early twentieth century, ... -
‘n Teologiese ondersoek na die rol van toleransie en omarming in die hantering van leerstellige en morele verskille, met verwysing na die Christelike doop
(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 ... -
A theological-ethical critique of Korean entertainment television in the light of Alasdair MacIntyre's ethics
(2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The mass media is exerting an enormous influence on Korean society today, especially television media. The latter does not only mirror Korean norms, but also determines and reinforces current ethical ... -
Theology at the limit? : an investigation of Richard Kearney’s philosophical hermeneutics in search of a responsible theological hermeneutic
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-01)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Is theology at the limit possible? This study explores the question of the limits and possibilities of doing theology “at the limit” through the hermeneutic philosophy of Richard Kearney, author of the ... -
To know the real one : Christological promeity in the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer will be examined for its potential to address the problem of God and world, i.e. to provide a conception of the transcendent God’s immanence in reality faithful to the ... -
Toward a Chewa ecotheology with special reference to the thought of Ernst M. Conradie
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study concerns the possibility of the Nkhoma Synod C.C.A.P. formulating its own ecotheological views as a way toward motivating its members to participate in addressing the ecological crisis in the ... -
Towards an understanding of the implication and challenge of the emerging church movement for ecclesiology in post-colonial Africa : an evangelical perspective
(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
(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 ...
