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Holistic, motivational life management in ageing : a gerontological-pastoral perspective
(2018)Gerontology is a well researched and established field, supported by participating sciences, namely the Biological and Health sciences, Psychology and the Social sciences. Although gerontological research indicates the ... -
Staatsowerheid en geregtigheid met besondere verwysing na rasseklassifikasie : 'n teologies-etiese studie
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 1988)The aims of this study were firstly to ascertain what Scripturally based ethical guidelines (if any) there are by which justice can be brought about on an institutional level, more explicitly by the state authorities, ... -
Evaluation of the Presbyterian Church in Korea's use of assistant pastors : a reformed church polity perspective
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK) has an office of assistant pastor. The assistant pastors are viewed as pastors, but there is a distinction between pastors and assistant pastors in both practical ministry and ... -
The relevance of Calvin, Pascal and Francis Schaeffer to postmodern apologetics
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)The purpose of this study is to incorporate the thought and apologetic impulse of John Calvin, Blaise Pascal and Francis Schaeffer into a Christian apologetics suited for an audience steeped in postmodernity. In order to ... -
Die CJH de Wet-saak: 'n Histories-kerkregtelike beoordeling
(North-West University, 2019)Casparus Jan Hendrik de Wet (1887 — 1959) is in die Suid-Afrikaanse kerkgeskiedenis ’n besondere figuur en ’n soort skadufiguur in die geskiedenis van die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika (GKSA). Sy lewe en bydrae in die ... -
Geloofsvorming en die vermoë om geloof te verdedig by kinders onder sewe jaar as korrektief op nominale Christendom
(North-West University, 2019)Die eens “Christelike Weste" is besig om radikaal te verander. Tot 85% van kinders in Amerikaanse publieke skole en heelwat van die kinders in Christenskole het nie meer ? Bybelse wêreldbeskouing nie (McDowell & Bellis, ... -
Pastoral counselling guidelines to address the negative effect of social media on the self-worth of believers
(North-West University, 2019)Pastoral counselling guidelines to address the negative effect of social media on the self-worth of believers The tremendous growth of social networking sites (Facebook and Instagram) has fuelled questions amongst both ... -
Remedial pastoral guidance regarding a belief in a "Prosperity Gospel": A Petrine paradigm
(North-West University, 2019)Over the last few decades the African church has been significantly exposed to a “Prosperity Gospel". These prosperity beliefs propose abundant wealth and excellent health for all believers who have adequate or sufficient ... -
Jeremiah 31:33 and the New Covenant Law
(North-West University, 2019)The theological debate surrounding the identity of the New Covenant law in Jeremiah 31:33 is persistent and without resolution. Among others, two main views identify Jeremiah’s supposed law as either the Old Testament ... -
Augustine and predestination of the saints: Application for the South African Church
(North-West University, 2019)Predestination is misunderstood by many believers. It is a theological issue defined by complexity and difference of opinion among theologians. However, it cannot be ignored because of implications that arise depending on ... -
Die Brits-Israeli beweging onder wit Afrikaanssprekendes: Vorming van identiteit in die "Nuwe Suid-Afrika"
(North-West University, 2019)There is an observable increase in the numbers of the Israel-Vision (British-Israeli) movement in South Africa. Many church members are confronted with the ideologies of this movement and leave their churches as a result. ... -
Pastoral care and counselling to people affected by HIV/AIDS: A model of spiritual support to churches in Lubumbashi (DRC)
(North-West University, 2019)The aim of this study is to examine the attitude of the Lubumbashi churches towards people affected by HIV/AIDS, in order to understand why, for a long time, the churches have not been interested in the spiritual care of ... -
Translation technique and the translation of verbal forms in the Masoretic Text by the Peshitta Psalms 73-89
(North-West University, 2019)The theoretical assumption was stated that the Masoretic Text and the Hebrew source (Vorlage) that was used by the Peshitta translator reflect a similar tradition. The objectives of the study were: (1) to make a comparative ... -
A socio-historical study of the meaning and implication of salvation in Acts 16
(North-West University, 2019)The importance of an engagement with the Biblical text through methodological frameworks that speak to the context of African theologians and Christians, while also taking into consideration the centrality of Scripture is ... -
Providing pastoral care to the porn addict: Perspectives from James 1
(North-West University, 2019)Pornography addiction is a widespread phenomenon that ranges from atheists to regular churchgoers. One of the major problems is the addict’s powerlessness to stop the addiction. As the addict’s tolerance decreases his life ... -
Marriage counselling to pastors in the Igreja Reformada em Moçambique: a practical-theological study
(North-West University, 2019)This study is based on the understanding that a biblical marriage counselling programme can be an instrument to pastors of the Igreja Reformada em Moçambique to improve the quality of their marriages. It is vital that the ... -
The relevance and suitability of Tim Keller’s contextualization for Reformed evangelical ministry in urban South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)Rapid urbanization, postmodernity and African Traditional Religion (ATR) pose significant challenges and opportunities for gospel ministry in South Africa. Reformed churches appear to be struggling to come to terms with ... -
The role of the pastor pastorum in the Zimbabwean context: A practical theological study of the pastoral needs of reformed pastors in the Harare metropolitan region
(North-West University, 2019)This dissertation explores the role of the pastor pastorum in the Zimbabwean context focusing on the challenges faced by RCZ pastors in the Harare Metropolitan region. The key term in this study, “pastor pastorum" is ... -
A pastoral missional reflection on conflict management in the Niger Delta: The impact of amnesty on citizens of the Ogba Community who are opposed to violence.
(North-West University, 2019)Due to the fallen nature of mankind, conflict became inevitable in the world. The ability to effectively manage conflict will lead to peace and sustainable development. However, as argued in this research the humans’ actions ... -
Formation activities and Catholic seminarians: A practical theological study of their impact on subsequent perseverance in ministry
(North-West University, 2019)This thesis looks for evidence of a relationship between participation in several formation activities by Catholic diocesan seminarians in the United States and their perseverance in ministry after ordination. A review of ...
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