Browsing Theology by Author "10177582 - Vorster, Jakobus Marthinus (Supervisor)"
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Bioethical views and spiritual life among mainland Chinese Christians
Wong, Wong Ming (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The research problem of this study is “what bearing do spiritual life and church involvement have on the views about bioethical issues of Christians in mainland China?” These bioethical views are (a) In Vitro Fertilization ... -
The Confessing Church's Response to the Holocaust from a Theological Christian-Ethical Perspective
Lewis, John Wesley (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)When is a Christian justified in assertive resistance against injustices by the state? The events of the Holocaust have been investigated for many years. German Protestants were divided over the initial response to the ... -
Die begeleiding van die geloofsgemeenskap tot die skep van ’n rimpel-effek van geregtigheid: ’n Prakties-teologiese studie
Botes, Jacomien (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The focus of this study is to investigate and to provide guidance to the faith community (the church) regarding the realization of the ripple effect and nature of righteousness. Years ago, Firet (1978:33) used the term ... -
Financing, credit, moneylending and charging of interest. a Christian-ethical and pastoral perspective
Bøsterud, M. (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 ... -
Gender equality in top management (C-suite) : a Christian-ethical perspective
Bøsterud, Christin Erichsen (North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Gender balance in the Western world has made significant progress over the last few decades, and is now reflected in many parts of society, spanning from higher education, legal rights and obligations, and to some extent, ... -
The Government as a moral agent in the process of moral renewal in South Africa : a Christian ethical perspective
Masase, Pfananani Thomas (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)South African society relapsed into widespread moral decay. This process started with the inception of apartheid society and is still progressing. The moral decay of the South African society manifest in many destructive ... -
Leadership and citizenship in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): a Christian-ethical appraisal
Mualaba, C.J. (North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is endowed with natural resources to the extent that it could be one of the richest countries in the world. Nonetheless, this country is one of the poorest (in the world) with more ... -
Meta-theoretical frameworks and theological ethics: bioethical decision-making from a reformed perspective
De Lange, M.C. (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 congregation ... -
‘n Kerkhistoriese ondersoek na die profesië en openbarings van Johanna M. Brand, Andries A. S. le Fleur en Niklaas P. J. van Rensburg binne die tydsgees van 1900 - 1950
Greeff, Jacobus Willem (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)This is a comparative literature study about the dreams, visions, prophesies and other super-natural experiences or revelations of Johanna M. Brandt, Andries Abraham Stockenström le Fleur and Niklaas Pieter Johannes van ... -
The pentecostal challenge to the concept of salvation in liberation theology
Amechi, Leonard Asonye (2014)This study was set up to determine how the concept of biblical salvation is understood within liberation theology and how the concept is perceived from Pentecostal standpoint with the aim of developing a theological framework ... -
Public ownership and morality : proposed investment guidelines of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund : a Christian ethical perspective
Bøsterud, Morten (2016)The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund (the Fund), established in 1996 and based on income from petrochemical natural resources, is today one of the largest owners of investment assets in the world. The Fund as owner in a ... -
Die relevansie van die etiek van die heiligheidsbeweging : 'n teologies-etiese analise en beoordeling
Myburgh, Daniel Andries (2011)The origin of the holinessmovement can be found in the testimony and ministry of the church during the first centuries The holinessteaching is based upon the entire New Testament. The emphasis on a life of separation and ... -
A scriptural, theological and historical analysis of Matthew Vines's argument for the biblical support for same-sex marriages
Hodge, Cameron Brittany (North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)This thesis offers a critical assessment of Matthew Vines’s views about gay marriage. Vines is one of the leading voices of our time promoting “gay Christianity.” His reasoning supporting gay Christian thought is becoming ... -
Theoconomy: an ethical paradigm for discernible economic growth − a global ethical perspective
Walters, J. (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 ... -
A theological ethical perspective of corruption in Mozambique
Aleixo, João Domingos (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Corruption is an issue that is being debated worldwide. These debates are based on different perspectives, including political, economical, philosophical, academic, social and religious points of departure. Although ... -
A theological-ethical evaluation of the Christian-Muslim dialogue in the Swiss army chaplaincy
Inniger, Matthias Gottfried (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This study addresses the research subject of Christian-Muslim dialogue in the Swiss Army Chaplaincy. Because of demographic changes, a growing number of Muslims are serving in the Swiss Army. As a result, the Christian ... -
Towards an understanding of strategic intercessory prayer: implications for mission practice
Baetz, D.T. (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 ... -
Yoruba spiritual heritage and its implications for the Yoruba indigenous churches in Nigeria
Adetunmibi, Manasseh Adegboyega (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)This thesis investigates the misuse of spiritual heritage in the Yoruba Indigenous Churches in particular, and Nigeria in general. The study argues that the misuse of spiritual heritage is not only detrimental to the Gospel ...