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African traditional bereavement rituals amongst Methodist Church members in Mamelodi, Pretoria
(University of the Free State, 2019)This study examined the significance, understanding, and meaning of African traditional bereavement rituals amongst Methodist Church members, particularly the Methodist Church based in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng province. ... -
Anton Wilhelm Amo (1703-1756) the African‐German philosopher of mind: an eighteen-century intellectual history
(University of the Free State, 2015-03)Abstract not available -
Arnold Dallimore (1911-1996): Reformed Evangeliscalism and the search for a usable past
(University of the Free State, 2014)Abstract not available -
Aspects of the coming of the Kingdom of God in the ministry of deliverance from the occult and idolatry: a perspective from the RCA
(University of the Free State, 2013-12-27)English: People converted from polytheistic religions face spiritual and physical challenges that impact adversely on the quality of their Christian experience in their new-found faith, as found within the ambit of the ... -
Balans en perspektief: kernmomente van korporatiewe aanbidding?
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: It is becoming increasingly evident that church members have totally different expectations of the 21st century church. The main complaint is that people experience the church as being irrelevant in their daily ... -
Battle for the heart: how (not) to transform church and society
(LIT Verlag, 2020)The battle of the heart can be seen as the core problem of the Christian religion in modern culture. According to Augustine, the complex mixture of longings are the driving forces of human lives. These longings are not an ... -
Die bemagtiging van die amp van die gelowige in missionêre konteks
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: In chapter one the thesis is that the church, in a time of change and paradigm shift, can maintain its identity as a missionary faith community if it focus on the role that believers who do not serve in a special ... -
A biblical-theological investigation of the phenomenon of wonders surrounding Moses, Elijah and Jesus
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)English: In the Canon of Scriptures, the phenomenon of miracles/wonders falls into three great Epochs. In the Old Testament there are two Epochs where decisive turning-points marked its course with an intensification of ... -
Can marriage survive traumatic child death?: a 'narrative dance' towards an alternative discourse for spouses' emotional attachment through pastoral therapy
(University of the Free State, 2009-01)English: This 'dance' of study gives us, both the researcher as and reader, the opportunity to take part in the 'dancing movement' of pastoral therapy with grieving parents after traumatic child death. The 'pastoral ... -
The characterisation of Pontius Pilate in the four gospels
(University of the Free State, 2003-09)English: The absence of a consistent narratological analysis of Pontius Pilate may be indicated as a gap in the research on this interesting figure. The aim of this study is to rectify this by presenting a detailed study ... -
Die Christelike geloof in die Arabies-sprekende lande van die Midde-Ooste: 'n kerkhistoriese studie
(University of the Free State, 2012-01)English: This study tells in a cursory manner the story of the Christian faith and church in the regions that over the centuries is known as the Arab countries. It is a remarkable story. During the first seven centuries ... -
Christian faith formation and culture: a theological study of the Nsenga people
(University of the Free State, 2023)The antithetical antagonistic dichotomy expressed in the saying Chikristu ni Chikristu, Mwambo ni Mwambo chikristu cepeza mwambo niwachinkhalire induces a dualistic approach to Christian faith among some of the Nsenga ... -
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 ... -
Christian solidarity in pastoral counselling: a Kenyan perspective
(University of the Free State, 2013-04)This study explored the Christian solidarity in pastoral counselling within the Kenyan context. The research was both qualitative and descriptive in nature. The design used was phenomenological. Descriptive data were from ... -
Church discipline in the Pauline churches: a socio-theological approach
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: In this study church discipline in the Pauline churches, especially in the churches of the Thessalonians and the Corinthians, was investigated. Traditionally, when New Testament scholars approach church ... -
The church of faith, love, hope, and mission
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A church with the poor – lessons from scripture and from congregations in informal settlements
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2012)The church has an essential role to play in communities riddled with poverty, disease, and despair. Communities in informal-settlement areas suffer a great deal. Churches in these communities are often small and have few ... -
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 ... -
The common critical success factors determining the mission impact of the local church : an analytical study
(University of the Free State, 2001-11)English: From research referred to in this study it is clear that a growing missions awareness and involvement is developing across the globe. This statement is supported by the recent publication of growth figures in ... -
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, ...