'n Hermeneutiese besinning oor die relevansie van die legitimasie-verklaring van die NG Kerk vir kontekstuele spreke oor God
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2007-12
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
This assignment takes a look at the relevance of the declaration signed on the day of legitimation by future pastors of the Ned. Geref. Kerk. It is evaluated according to its use for pastors as a guide for speaking about God contextually and in unity. A hermeneutical approach is used in which the NGK’s three confessions of unity, the Reformed confessional tradition and the history of the NGK aid in testing the relevance of this declaration. The initial role of the signing of confessions as a deed that creates unity and identity helps to show how the current declaration fails to continue with this role. It is therefore necessary that the NGK reconsiders their use and wording of the declaration. The conclusion includes a proposal for an alternative declaration which focuses on responsible hermeneutics rather than the content of teachings.
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Thesis (MDiv (Practical Theology and Missiology))-- Stellenbosch University, 2007.
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Dutch Reformed Church -- Liturgy, Dutch Reformed Church -- Creeds, Hermeneutics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Reformed Church orders, Dissertations -- Practical theology and missiology, Theses -- Practical theology and missiology, Assignments -- Practical theology and missiology