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Die rol van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in Sonop Christelike Tehuis 1916-2016: 'n historiese oorsig vanuit kerklike perspektief
(University of the Free State, 2017-06)English: The research of the history of Sonop Christian Residence, that commemorated its hundredth anniversary on 2 September 2016, can be approached from two angles: The first and most common approach would be to research ... -
Christian marriage and family life in the African context
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)English: The African Christian is in search of biblical principles when it comes to marriage and family life. The purpose of this dissertation is to provide means by which Christians in marriage and family can come to ... -
The circle of concerned African women theologians (1989-2007): history and theology
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)This thesis is about the history and theology of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians (CIRCLE) from 1989 to 2007. The Thesis begins the history from 1989 because this is the time when the Circle was officially ... -
Die ontstaansdatum van die Gereformeerde Kerk Potchefstroom: 'n teologies-kritiese studie
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: This study is conducted in the field of church historiography and is aimed at establishing the date of origin of the Reformed Church Potchefstroom. The reason is that both 1859 and 1863 are being accepted in this ... -
Skrif en kerkorde: enkele konstantes vanuit 'n veelkantige beeld
(University of the Free State, 2003-09)English: The viewpoint for this dissertation is that God still speaks through His Word and Spirit to His church about the latter's fundamental nature and order. From this it can be concluded that the church is continuously ... -
Teen die hele wereld vry: J.D. Vorster as 'n neo-calvinis in die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk 1935-1980
(University of the Free State, 2004-05)English: The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) was in the twentieth century a key player in South Africa. Not only on ecclesiastical grounds, but in the South African society the DRC has exercised great influence. During this ... -
The spirituality of Andrew Murray Jr. (1828-1917): a theological-critical assessment
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: Andrew Murray Junior (1828-1917) is an internationally known theologian who is famous for his deep and profound spirituality. His mature spirituality led him to be an influential Christian, minister and leader ... -
The concept of vocation amongst migrant workers of the GMIM (Christian Evangelical Church in Minahasa) in postmodern times
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)English: This present study examines two main concepts: reformed theology of vocation and postmodernity. These concepts are identified in the migrant workers of the GMIM church (The Christian Evangelical church in Minahasa, ... -
The cradle of congregationalism in the Lower Orange River Valley 1902-1952: a church historical study
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: The intention with this research was to remedy a deficiency in the Congregational historiography in respect of the work done by that denomination in the North-western Cape. The Dutch Reformed Church was the first ... -
Die Triniteit en die eienskappe van God
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)Afrikaans: Die voorbeelde van vernuwende wyses waarop daar oor die Goddelike eienskappe nagedink word het een kenmerk in gemeen: in al drie die voorbeelde waarna gekyk is staan die Drie-Eenheid van die Goddelike wese ... -
Die Heilige Gees as bewerker van eenheid in die liggaam van Christus
(University of the Free State, 2008-11)English: Pope Benedict XVI issued a declaration on 10 July 2007 which had an immense impact in the press. According to this declaration, the Pope made it clear that there is only one true Church of Jesus Christ, namely, ... -
Theological education in an African context: discipleship and mediated learning experience as framework
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)The purpose of this study is to create a framework for theological education in an African context. It focuses on discipleship and mediated learning experience (MLE) because it encapsulates the fundamental idea of this ... -
Skoonheid, harmonie en wysheid: reformatoriese ontwikkeling van 'n transmoderne idee in die teologie
(University of the Free State, 2010-12)English: Captivity is something the people of God always ought to break out of as soon as possible. This is the case especially with regard to our theology. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, it seems that both ... -
"Imago dei in machina"?: a theological reflection on the ethics of man and machine in communion
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: 1. The research project titled Imago Dei in machina?: A theological reflection on the ethics of man and machine in communion addresses the possibility of shared communion between humans and machines. It presents ... -
The uniqueness of Jesus of Nazareth and the future of the human race
(University of the Free State, 2004)English: This thesis addresses the fundamental problem of whether Jesus Christ can still be thought to be that very decisive, absolute and unsurpassable revelation of God. And you may rightly ask: If this is the case, then ... -
Spirit and healing in Africa: a reformed pneumatological perspective
(University of the Free State, 2012)English: This study is an exploration of the link between the Holy Spirit and healing in Africa from a Reformed perspective. It is meant as a contribution to the development of Reformed contextual perspectives on healing ... -
Die God-wêreld verhouding in die kontemporêre geloof-wetenskap dialoog: die bydrae van J. C. Polkinghorne
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: i. Since the Enlightenment scientific development has led to a world view that can be described in a mechanical way. In a modernistic world, processes in creation were described in a deterministic way, while ... -
The spirituality of Black Hebrew Pentecostals: a study of two religious communities
(University of the Free State, 2009-04)English: The new interest in spirituality forms the background to this research. In step with prominent scholars in the field of spirituality the following working definition for spirituality has been adopted: “Spirituality ... -
The prophetic voice of the South African Council of Churches after 1990: searching for a renewed Kairos
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: This thesis is a study of how the prophetic voice of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has changed over time. The focus is on the relationship between the SACC and the South African government of the ... -
Die debat rondom die Belhar-belydenis: 'n studie van argumente
(University of the Free State, 2013-10)English: For the past 25 years the DRC has been battling with accepting the Belhar Confession as a forth confession. Although the General Synod had already admitted in 1990 that the contents of the BC was not in any way ...