Browsing Faculty of Theology by Author "10959009 - Semenya, David Kwena"
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A pastoral evaluation on the issue of 'vat en sit' with special reference to the Black Reformed Churches of South Africa
Semenya, David K. (AOSIS, 2016)This article attempts to investigate and give practical guidelines to the church councils of the mainly Black Reformed Churches in South Africa and also to the couples and families involved in vat en sit relationship. Vat ... -
Biblical principles as an answer to the African people's questioning of witchcraft
Semenya, David K.; Letšosa, Rantoa (AOSIS, 2012)Witchcraft is still an enormous and serious issue in African culture. The media, including the entertainment component (e.g. African Magic programmes on satellite television), portray witchcraft as an issue that needs ... -
Burial society versus the Church in the Black society of South Africa: a pastoral response
Semenya, David K. (AOSIS, 2013)This article attempts to provide insight to the church councils of mainly Black churches, regarding members’ absenteeism during Sunday church services and also the lack of financial contributions to the church. A number ... -
Effects and impact of witchcraft on Sotho Reformed Churches and the Biblical view of witchcraft
Semenya, David K.; Letšosa, Rantoa (AOSIS, 2013)The aim of this article is to analyse the effects and impact of witchcraft on members of the Basotho Reformed Church who ascribe to witchcraft. From the literature, it is clear that some members of the Basotho Reformed ... -
The making and prevention of rain amongst the Pedi tribe of South Africa: a pastoral response
Semenya, David K. (OASIS, 2013)This article attempted to respond pastorally to the rainmaking and rain prevention rituals which are practised among the Pedi tribes – also called the Northern-Sotho speaking nation of South Africa. The rituals of ... -
Pastoral evaluation on the Basotho’s view of sexuality: revisiting the views on sexuality of Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther and John Calvin
Semenya, David K. (AOSIS, 2015)This article examines the Basotho’s views on sexuality within a theological context as wellas the conflict between Christianity and cultural beliefs. Most Basotho have strong opinions on the subject of sexuality and those ... -
Ubuntu, koinonia and diakonia, a way to reconciliation in South Africa?
Breed, Gert; Semenya, Kwena (AOSIS, 2015)This article seeks to contribute to the process of reconciliation in South Africa. This is achieved by firstly exploring the meaning of ubuntu as a common culture or religion under a large percentage of South Africa’s ...