Theology: Recent submissions
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The role of pastoral counselling in healing spiritual woundedness of official first responders
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The spiritual woundedness of official first responders is a problem that is not often recognised or acknowledged by mental health practitioners. Holistic healing in mental health focuses mostly on the biopsychosocial wounds ... -
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. ... -
Die ontwerp van Skrifgetroue en tyd-ruimtelik relevante eredienste binne die huidige konteks van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk
(University of the Free State, 2001-05)English: The question may be asked whether the church worship meeting could, at the same time, be relevant in regard to its spatial and time frame as well as faithful to Scripture. This question highlights the problemalique ... -
Contextual preaching within the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: Summary of contextual preaching within the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa. This research has proved that preaching is very essential. It is not just an oration that a person or preacher can give to listeners. ... -
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 ... -
Die ontwerp van 'n terapeutiese model vir die pastorale seksuologie
(University of the Free State, 2001-09)English: Although numerous theological pieces have been written about sexuality, the majority of those cover the ethics of sexuality. The rights and wrongs of issues such as homosexuality, illegitimate relationships and ... -
Die invloed van pop-musiek op die skoolgaande Afrikaanssprekende jeug soos vasgestel by 'n groep senior leerlinge aan ses hoërskole van die Witwatersrand - 'n evaluering in Bybelkundige perspektief
(University of the Free State, 1979-11)Afrikaans: Die onmiskenbare en veelbesproke absolute feit van die tema van hierdie verhandeling staan vir ons by voorbaat vas, soos ook sal blyk uit die volgende hoofstukke. In hierdie verhandeling sal uiteraard duidelik ... -
'n Ondersoek na die rol van lidmate in die proses van rou
(University of the Free State, 2000-03)English: The bereaved find themselves dependent on the comfort and support of friends, family and parishioners after the loss of a loved one. Few other sources of support plays such an important roll within the first ... -
Making sense of Jesus: experiences, interpretation and identities
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2017)Making sense of Jesus is comprised of twelve chapters of a Christological nature, which are the result of a multidisciplinary theological research project. The aim of this book is to ascertain how, in the current cultural ... -
Jesus Christus, seun van God, is ons versoening: 'n missionêre Christologie
(SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein (SUN PReSS imprint), 2017)In Jesus Christus, Seun van God, ίs ons versoening: ’n Missionêre Christologie beklemtoon Pieter Verster die unieke betekenis van Jesus Christus as Seun van God en die implikasies van hierdie belydenis vir die sending. ... -
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 ... -
The formation of lived faith in children: a partnership between congregation and home
(University of the Free State, 2017-10)English: Youth ministry within the congregation is at peril. The old paradigm is not producing the spiritual leaders and followers of Christ that we hoped for. Even the congregations that invest much of their resources, ... -
Religious pluralism for inclusive education in Lesotho secondary schools
(University of the Free State, 2017)The current work employed qualitative phenomenological study to determine the reasons for the continued teaching of single Christian religious education in Lesotho secondary school in view that there are now compelling ... -
Gesinsbediening as 'n geïntegreerde deel van die opbou van die gemeente
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: The congregation of the Lord Jesus must be raised to spiritual maturity. The rationale of this study is that building-up the congregation, amongst others, is possible when families are being built up. Ministering to ... -
The contextualization of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Christian churches in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: The main issue in this dissertation is to establish what the different ways of contextualization among Christian churches in Maseru, Lesotho are. To reach this objective, church leaders from various churches ... -
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 ... -
Leadership and transformation in the African church: a practical theological study of one denomination
(University of the Free State, 2016)English: The Dutch Reformed Church in Africa in the Orange Free State (DRCA OFS) is one of the Dutch Reformed family churches in South Africa. The DRCA OFS was established over a century ago for Black Africans. Its membership ... -
Menein as key to a mystical reading of John 15
(University of the Free State, 2016-11)English: Amongst the most quoted verses in John is, “Remain in me, and I will remain in you” (John 15:4). The importance of the verb is highlighted by the fact that of the forty occurrences in the Gospel, eleven are found ... -
The missional life of congregations of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)English: This dissertation examines the missional life of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Free State. It aims to listen to the voices of the people and the leadership to access the life and vitality of the Church ... -
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 ...