Theology
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'n Prakties-teologiese ondersoek van die ''mekaar"- opdragte in die Corpus Paulinum met die oog op kerklike geloofsgemeenskap
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2000)Hierdie Prakties-Teologiese ondersoek van die 'mekaar'-opdragte in die Corpus Paulinum met die oog op kerklike geloofsgemeenskap, word in hoofstuk 1 na verskillende kante verantwoord. Die verantwoording geskied ten opsigte ... -
Stilte, gebed en lectio divina : kreatiewe hulpmiddele in die pastorale intervensieproses na trauma
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The main theme that is researched in this study is: Silence (quiet time), prayer and lectio divina: Creative resources in the pastoral intervention process after trauma. The focus of the study is to determine to which ... -
The role of culture in Paul’s theology of marriage : an exegetical study of Ephesians 5:21-33
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The shadow of marriage lies within the dawn and dusk of Scripture. The world begins with the marriage of Adam and Eve (Gn 2) and ends with the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev 19). The overarching goal of this study is to ... -
Die gebruik van musiek as deel van pastorale berading aan persone wat worstel met swaarmoedigheid
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: In today’s postmodern world, pastoral care is facing several challenges. Until recently, pastoral counselling was founded on a modernist intellectual-analytical approach and therefore the focus was mostly ... -
The inclusion of the women in the Matthean genealogy : universalism or particularism?
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The subject of this master's thesis entitled "the inclusion of pagan women in Matthew's genealogy, raises the question of whether it is a particularism or a universalism matter. The aim is to examine whether the Gospel of ... -
Biblical leadership and healthy church growth : perspectives from the Reformed Churches in South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Studies on church growth were conducted extensively in the whole world. The strategies and indications of church growth or decline were mainly the focus of the studies. The church growth movement has Donald McGavran as the ... -
Polygamy and the teachings of the Church : the case of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The subject of polygamy has become extremely controversial in Ghana, and there seems to be little consensus on the problem, particularly among African Christians within the Anglican Diocese of Tamale. A particular challenge ... -
The meaning and teaching of νόμος in James
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Diverse theological allegiances and conflicting voices concerning the relevance and role of God’s Law (i.e. the Torah)1 makes it a complex, confusing, and even a controversial issue in the church. This is a serious matter ... -
Anabaptist discipleship : progressive sanctification and the role of community
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)This thesis examines whether Christian discipleship, as conceived by Anabaptists, can be understood in connection with a doctrine of sanctification. It also studies how the community, in other words, the church, influences ... -
A pastoral response to child sexual abuse in Ghana : an interdisciplinary study informed by a relational view of the Trinity
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a sin, and a crime. It has devastating and long-term adverse effects on the child, family, community, and the nation. In Ghana, the Children’s Act of Ghana 1998 (Act 560) defines children as ... -
Adapting the Westminster Standards’ moral law motif to integrate systematic theology, apologetics and pastoral practice
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Current loci of Reformed systematic theology and applications to pastoral practice are fragmented from each other creating a dualism between faith (what is believed) and life (how we should live) that impacts pastoral ... -
A Missiological study on the perspectives and function of prayer in the AICs
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2017)No matter how diverse religions are, the fact of the matter is there is one common practice they all embrace and that is prayer. Hindus do it, Buddhists do it, Muslims do it Christians do it and the African Independent ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the New Testament concept of "house church" as a possible agent for discipleship and faith formation amongst emerging adults in a globalised South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Especially in the South, Christianity is experiencing tremendous growth, but there is also a rising global trend which sees young adults abandoning their faith and South Africa is not exempt. The volatility of emerging ... -
The relevance of the messianic dimension for the Christological controversy in the Seventh-day Adventist church
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Christology has always been important to the life and well-being of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. From the Church’s early beginnings in the New England states, its organization in Michigan in 1863, down past ... -
A missiological analysis of cultural factors affecting social transformation among unreached people : the Case of the Bamwe in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The influence of cultures on social transformation seems obvious. Some people are easily and quickly affected and transformed by the Gospel while others accept the Gospel but remain resistant to social transformation. ... -
A practical theological model for a community transformation strategy implemented by the church in Sesheke
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Numerous studies so far acknowledge that many transformation strategies fail because of inadequate implementation. As such, this study focuses on the actual design, implementation, and monitoring of a community transformation ... -
Acts 2:43-47 and Ubuntu as unique exemplars for possible ecclesial re-invigoration of white squatters of the Munsieville informal settlement : a practical theological study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)This study investigated Acts 2:43-47 and Ubuntu as unique exemplars to influence negative attitudes of white residents of Pango Camp Munsieville informal settlement towards the church. The study rests on the assumption ... -
Die mens as opsigter en rentmeester van die skepping : 'n Christelik-gereformeerde ekologiese beskouing
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The United Nations Charter of Human Rights was adopted as a universal declaration on 10 December 1948 in Paris. Among other things, it focuses on the rights of the next generation, which includes the rights to clean air, ... -
ʼn Christelike beradingsmodel as toerusting vir grondslagfase onderwysstudente om pastorale ondersteuning te gee aan kinders wat blootgestel word aan geweldsmisdade
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Violence against South African children is a scourge ravaging society for much to long. Through a literature study the South African and international focus was assessed on the topic. Close attention was paid to the problem ...
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