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Preacher and spirituality : a homiletical study in the light of Paul's sermons in Acts 13, 14, 17 and 20
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1999)1. The aim of this study - The main aim of the suggested research was: * to investigate the Scriptural foundation of the preacher and his spirituality in the light of Paul's sermons in Acts 13, 14, 17 and 20. * to suggest ... -
The dependence between the gospels and pagan literature with regard to death and return; towards a method for evaluation
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Meta-theoretical frameworks and theological ethics: bioethical decision-making from a reformed perspective
(North-West University, 2010)The overarching aim of this thesis was to investigate and clarify the role played by metatheoretical frameworks and Christian theological ethics in the decision-making practices of Reformed ministers when advising ... -
Theological understandings of migration and church ministry models: a quest for holistic ministry to migrants in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This thesis argues for the existence of many theological-ecclesiological approaches and responses that respond to migration challenges that are useful but also limited in many and different ways. It classifies these various ... -
Ethnicity in the church and church structures: an assessment of the CCAP Livingstonia and Nkhoma Synods in Malawi
(North-West University, 2018)The study seeks to understand how the New Testament Church functioned since it was constituted by Jews and Gentiles on the basis of common belief in Christ in the multi-cultural situation. This study reflects on the case ... -
The role of parents in the development of faith during a child’s formative years
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of this study is to determine the role that parents play in the development of a child’s faith during their formative years. This study will focus on the role of parents as set out in the Bible and will also consider ... -
The Divine Name in the New Testament: Tetragrammaton or Surrogate?
(North-West University, 2018)George Howard has proposed a theory with far reaching Christological implications. Howard notes that a few pre-Christian LXX/OG manuscripts have the Tetragrammaton in Hebrew characters or in Greek transliteration. From ... -
Reflections of Eden in Deuteronomy’s fourth commandment
(North-West University, 2018)This study argues that, just as in Exodus 20, the Sabbath commandment articulated in Deuteronomy 5 is grounded in creation. In doing so it also attempts to bring further insight into the overall purpose for which the ... -
Financing, credit, moneylending and charging of interest. a Christian-ethical and pastoral perspective
(North-West University, 2018)Financing of human activity through borrowing from third parties is widespread in the Western world, and such financing may give rise to several questions of moral and ethical character. The type of financing activity, or ... -
Begeleiding van die middeljarige wit Afrikaanse man tydens verpligte aflegging: ’n Narratief-pastorale benadering
(North-West University, 2018)Die middeljarige wit Afrikaanse man wat homself in die werkplek betref, vind homself in ʼn uitdagende situasie. Om afgelê te word by die werk, skep geweldige trauma veral as gevolg van die geskiedenis van Suid-Afrika. Wit ... -
Missio Dei: An ecclesiology of healing and reconciliation in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa in post-1994 South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Missio Dei: An ecclesiology of healing and reconciliation in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) in post- 1994 South Africa. The events of pre 1994 South Africa were critical and fundamental to the witness of ... -
Theoconomy: an ethical paradigm for discernible economic growth − a global ethical perspective
(North-West University, 2018)The global economy needs a new order and new growth stimuli. Advancing from the modern age characterized by the industrial revolution with the associated materialism and consumer sovereignty, the emerging postsecular age ... -
The management of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe: a model founded in the Apostolic vision
(North-West University, 2018)The desire to see the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (hereafter referred to as the A.F.M.Z.) revisit its policies, processes of ministration and management approaches culled from the apostolic vision was the key ... -
Towards an understanding of strategic intercessory prayer: implications for mission practice
(North-West University, 2018)North American conservative evangelical missiology does not typically focus on intercessory prayer as a primary tool for missions practice. Several factors have contributed to this, including the implementation of good and ... -
Persoonlikheidskomponente en unieke verwysingsraamwerk wat bevorderlik is vir ’n gesonde huweliksverhouding: ’n Pastorale studie
(North-West University, 2018)Die tema van hierdie studie is: Persoonlikheidskomponente en unieke verwysings-raamwerk wat bevorderlik vir 'n gesonde huweliksverhouding is: 'n Pastorale studie. Die oogmerk van hierdie studie is die uiteindelike formulering ... -
Modalism and the doctrine of the Trinity in Kimbanguism: a theological and critical analysis
(North-West University, 2018)Kimbanguism is one of the great African Independent Churches. Therein is found a very peculiar doctrine of the trinity. This study has found similarities and differences between the kimbanguist doctrine of the trinity and ... -
The prophetical claims of the founders of Islam (Muhammad) and Mormonism (Joseph Smith, Jr.): a comparison from a Christian apologetic perspective
(North-West University, 2018)The history of comparing Muhammad, the founder of Islam, and Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of Mormonism, is relatively novel in contrast to human history, as well as sporadic. Starting as early as 1834, various antagonists ... -
The mission of the African immigrant churches in the multicultural context of the UK
(North-West University, 2018)This study explores how the African immigrant churches can change their theologies and practices to become churches that can strategize to be the vanguard of spiritual, emotional, economic and social liberation in the ... -
Die waarde en gebruik van stilte en afsondering as geloofsdissiplines vir die Millenniale Generasie: ‘n Pastorale studie
(North-West University, 2018)Die Millenniale Generasie is diegene wat tussen 1981 en 2000 gebore is; hulle staan ook as die hedendaagse jongmense bekend. Millenniale verlaat al hoe meer die kerk en toon groot wantroue in institusies. Alhoewel hulle ... -
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 ...
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