Theology
Recent Submissions
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The historical perspective on grace in salvation according to Calvin and Arminius : revisiting the doctrine of grace in the African Baptist Church
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)The Reformational doctrine of grace in salvation, which is founded on scripture teaching, is a continuation of a long-running argument between Calvinists and Arminians (Barrett, 2017:241). The language of grace pervades ... -
Hermeneutical practices amongst African Neo- Pentecostal churches in Southern Africa : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)African Pentecostalism is a diverse movement, that has become popular within African Christianity. However, in more recent years there have been concerning developments in some neo- Pentecostal practices, where stories ... -
Community development and the church : a public practical theology inquiry
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Sub-Saharan Africa's underdevelopment raises questions about why this region remains mired in challenges that impede human progress. There are different responses to the question, but no significant regional changes indicate ... -
Leadership Success in Luke-Acts : power, authority and status with regards to a leader's performance
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)This dissertation examines the Lucan understanding of successful leadership. Luke-Acts addresses many aspects of leadership such as power, authority and status. The gospel of Luke also conveys Jesus teaching on important ... -
A missiological analysis of transformissional and holistic discipleship among evangelical churches in the UK within the post-Christendom era
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Discipleship has been an integral part of the church’s strategy in both the spiritual formation of its’ members and also fulfilling its mission. This can be seen in the practice and teaching of Jesus and also His followers ... -
Religieuse identiteitskonstruksie by Christelike teologie studente in Suid-Afrikaanse openbare hoër onderwys : 'n prakties-teologiese studie
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Identity construction is a lifelong part of human development and functioning. The multiplicity of spaces in which people find themselves and their lived experiences in those spaces influence identity construction and ... -
Children’s narrative identity formation and Henri Nouwen’s praxis of pastoral care
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)This research study aims to address the narrative identity formation of children and the influence of adult-child relationships on the narrative of a child. The identity formation of all children is vulnerable to a culture ... -
Bybelse berading aan die persoon geaffekteer deur MIV/VIGS
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2003)HIV/AIDS is a pandemic which influences each and everyone worldwide as well as in South Africa, the country with the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. The impact of HIV/AIDS on the social, economical and ... -
Die erediens as instrument in gemeentebou
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)This mini-dissertation studies the worship service as instrument in congregation building. In chapter 2 congregation building is defined as the unique ministry whereby the congregation is led to become what they as ... -
The Parakletos in the Gospel of John, chapters 14-16
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1982)"Abstract not copied" -
Language and culture in the communication of the Christian message as illustrated by the Venda Bible
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1971)"No abstract" -
Die natuurlike teologie met besondere aandag aan die visie daarop by Thomas van Aquino, Johannes Calvyn en die Synopsis Purioris Theologiae : 'n wysgerige ondersoek
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1974)"No abstract" -
The role of the church in addressing HIV and AIDS in the Mafikeng community
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2012)The study's main objective was to investigate the role of the church and to establish guidelines for the church to address HIV and AIDS effectively and efficiently in the Mafikeng community. The respondents of this study ... -
Moral (trans)formation of church leaders in the Grace Apostolic church of South Africa : guidelines for ethical, authentic and moral Christian leadership
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Leadership in general and Christian leadership in particular remain challenging in South Africa. However, this research begins by defining the key terms of leadership, namely Christian leadership, leadership ethics, ... -
Dux femina facti : Women wielding power in Vergil’s Aeneid
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)This study examines female agency in the Aeneid to determine to what extent women are characterized as strategists. Since this study discusses the political agency of women, the emphasis is on the elite, non-divine women ... -
Equipping household staff for missionary work : the case of Ecole Ménagère Missionnaire Internationale du Congo
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Reaching out to unreached people is a responsibility for all disciples of Christ. One could then include Christian who are domestic workers. Being everyday with their non-Christian bosses, Christian household workers ... -
John Calvin on the efficacious Holy Spirit of God
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)John Calvin (1509-1564) has been designated as “theologian of the Holy Spirit.” Despite this designation, dedicated interactions with his orthodox pneumatology remain few. By utilizing Calvin’s writings, with especial ... -
The relation between the “I” in Romans 7:14-25 and Christian spirituality as a lived experience : a socio-rhetorical perspective
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)In this dissertation, the relation between the “I” in Romans 7:14-25 and a lived experience within Christian Spirituality is explored. The study intends to explore the different interpretations of the pericope by reviewing ... -
Pastoral care and counselling to people involved with faith healing within belief systems of M.C.A.N. and L.I.C
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)When people with belief systems in churches and communities find themselves in situations needing people to respond with pastoral caring support, justice can only be done when caregiving is competent, sensitive and contextual. ... -
Die plek van die gemeente in die Presbiteriale kerkregering
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1970)As the one and only Head of the church Christ reigns in the fullest sense of the word through the Holy Spirit and the Holy Word in a local ekklesia (congregation or church) as a visible manifestation of the universal ...
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