Browsing by Subject "Faith"
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Addressing the phenomenon of young South Africans leaving the church : a practical theological investigation of the role of parents in faith formation
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)There is an international trend of young adults leaving the church and seemingly abandoning their faith once they finish school and go off to college or seek employment. Hypocrisy in the church, dissatisfaction with outdated ... -
The convergence of sacred and- secular space in selected postmodern novels
(2014)This dissertation focuses on the return and revitalization of traditional Christian themes in contemporary postmodern novels. It offers an examination of how these themes materialize in novels written by writers who are ... -
Die stand van Interreligieuse toleransie by 'n groep Suid Afrikaanse onderwysstudente
(AOSIS, 2015)Religious tolerance has become one of the most important issues of the current century in view of the many atrocities perpetrated in the name of religion by extremist groups. Of great concern to teacher educators is ... -
Faith and phronesis in the healing process of persons who self-injure - a pastoral study
(North-West University, 2018)This study focussed on exploring how faith and phronesis (practical wisdom) influenced persons who self-injure in their process of healing. Richard Osmer’s (2008) model was utilised together with a qualitative research ... -
The faith dynamic in creationism and evolutionary theory
(North-West University, 2012)This study attempts to examine evolutionary theory and creationism objectively without engaging in an apology for or a criticism of either. It compares the presuppositions and assumptions of both systems, and examines the ... -
Die gesin as primêre geloofseenheid in 'n postmoderne konteks : 'n pastorale studie
(North-West University, 2009)The aim of this study was to investigate the specific role that the nuclear family as a primary faith unit has to play in a postmodern context, and the challenges that confront it, as well as the ways in which the church ... -
The healing power of faith in mood and anxiety disorders : pastoral study
(North-West University, 2006)The central theoretical argument of the study is that faith can heal or help counselees to cope with mood and anxiety disorders. In the meta-theoretical perspective a literature study of recent research on mood and anxiety ... -
Hegelians in Heaven, but on Earth...Westphal's Kierkegaardian Faith
(De Gruyter, 2016)Merold Westphal's new publication, Kierkegaard's Concept of Faith, gives us an opportunity to explore the many ways in which Kierkegaard has influenced Westphal's thinking as a whole. This present contribution seeks to ... -
Justification by faith in Galatians 2.15-21: An exegetical study
(North-West University, 2019)This research seeks to examine the Pauline concept of justification by faith in Galatians 2.15-21. In this text, the apostle Paul presents justification by faith through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ as the essence ... -
Law, gospel and African theology
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Because Africa was viewed as a dark continent which lacked religion, Western missionaries presented a Gospel that was filled with their predilections to civilize Africans. Africans regarded this Gospel as one that did ...