Prophetic preaching in a post-apartheid South Africa : an URCSA perspective

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2007-12
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
This study is about an investigation in the role of the prophetic voice of the church in a post-apartheid South Africa. In the first chapter I have given a brief description of the history of apartheid as well as a detailed description of the role the church played during these years in South Africa. I also looked at the impact that the Belhar Confession played during this time. In chapter two I have tried to deal with the difficult challenges that faced the church now after democracy and how the voice of the church can be heard in society. I have looked at the different ways that ministers made use of prophetic preaching during the apartheid era. Due to the apartheid system, many people suffered tremendously in this country. During these years of oppression people were leaning heavily on guidance from the church. This was not just for spiritual guidance but people were dependent on the church leaders for emotional support during their hours of need. I have tried to look at the different prophetic voices in the church during these difficult times. In chapter three I have tried to give possible recommendations to assist the church in regaining its prophetic voice in our society. I have looked at several ways in which our congregants could be challenged in terms of prophetic preaching. I have also looked at our understanding of the language of hope and lament. Finally, I have tried to give guidelines in terms of prophetic preaching in our context today.
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Thesis (MDiv (Practical Theology and Missiology))--Stellenbosch University, 2007.
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Preaching -- South Africa --History -- 20th century, Apartheid -- Religious aspects --Christianity, Church and state, Dissertations -- Theology, Theses -- Theology, Assignments -- Theology
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