• Pentecostal leadership disputes in Zimbabwe : a pastoral challenge 

  Mundhluri, Zephania (University of Pretoria, 2023-10)

  The study assessed the Pentecostal leadership disputes in Zimbabwe in light of Pastoral Challenges. An African proverb states that "When two elephants fight, the grass suffers." This saying is particularly relevant to the ...
• A praxis-based approach to liberating theological education : a Cape Town case study 

  Headley, Selena Diane (University of Pretoria, 2021-11)

  This study begins by framing the challenges for theological education/formation which remain disconnected from urban realities. The rationale for the study stems from a personal experience as a participant in a praxis-based ...
• Substance abuse by learners : a pastoral care challenge 

  Nthite, Sello Solomon (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Substance abuse by learners in South African schools has become a daunting task that requires all the stakeholders to work together to normalise the situation which has escalated to greater heights because of the illicit ...
• Grieving unnatural death : a pastoral care challenge 

  Mqunyana, Simnikiwe Oswald Nkosivumile (University of Pretoria, 2023)
• Groepe en pastorale sorg in 'n gemeentelike konteks : 'n narratiewe benadering 

  Slabbert, Alisna (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Groepe vorm oral in die samelewing. Sommige word doelbewus gegenereer. Ander ontstaan spontaan. Die uitgangspunt van hierdie studie is dat kleingroepe ’n kardinale deel van gemeentes en geloofsgemeenskappe kan uitmaak en ...
• Behoeftes van en bediening aan universiteitstudente in Suid-Afrika : 'n empiriese studie 

  Kemm, Nienke (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Behoeftes van en bediening aan universiteitstudente in Suid-Afrika: ‘n Empiriese studie (Needs of and ministry to university students in South Africa: an Empirical study) is an empirical study conducted in the student ...
• Pastoral care with homeless people in Sunnyside 

  Msipa, Charles (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate how pastors should pastorally intervene in addressing the street homelessness that is becoming a rampant issue, with a focus on Sunnyside, in the City of Tshwane. The study ...
• Pastoral care in troubled times : experiences of clergy during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Modise, Dikagiso (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impacted and affected the social, religious, and economic life across the globe in a negative way. Most countries were obligated to implement lockdown rules which led to churches ...
• A home-centred approach to faith formation in children in a South African context 

  Enang, Bolanle (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Historically, the church has played a primary role in children's faith formation. Invariably, parents seem to play a secondary or passive role in their children's spiritual development. Globally, the effects of the ...
• The accountability of spiritual leaders in mushrooming independent churches : a pastoral response 

  Thwala, Thokozani Crommuel (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The study investigates the effect of mushrooming, unaccountability unsupervised leadership tendency, which has affected the African religiosity and took it by storm. Hence, the study of this nature will gaze its attention ...
• Challenges faced by teenagers in the 21st century: with Reference to three local churches in Gauteng 

  Khauoe, Jonas Molefetsane (University of Pretoria, 2004)

  It is a fact, as parents raise the teens that they will experience the normal feelings of confusion, frustration, and misunderstanding at various times of their lives. This has been confirmed by notable authors that much ...
• Transformation within the South African Anglican Tradition : A Pastoral Perspective 

  Ntshangase, Sithembiso Lizwilenkosi Samson (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The research was conducted in two vast Dioceses, which are the Diocese of Natal, and the Diocese of Zululand (“Dioceses”) as the area of focus. Since the Anglican Church of Southern Africa was initiated by the early White ...
• Living, laughing, and loving in Guatemala City : a practical theology of peacebuilding 

  Aguilar Ramirez, Joel David (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Guatemala City is a city of contrasts, a city that meshes beauty and affliction. The beauty is reflected in the landscape and its people; affliction, however, is woven throughout Guatemalan history and expressed through ...
• Tribal Conflict Among Pentecostal Clergy in Zimbabwe : A Pastoral Care Challenge 

  Msipa, Nomathemba Nontokozo (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  While there is a plethora of research on the church, healing and reconciliation, there is none that has taken cognisance of the need to find solutions to deal with tribalism between Ndebele and Shona clergy in the Pentecostal ...
• The experience of single mothers in raising adolescent boys : a pastoral challenge 

  Mhlabane, Peter (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The purpose of this thesis is to explore the experiences of single mothers raising rebellious adolescent boys. A qualitative methodological design was followed. Thirteen single mothers were interviewed, as well as five ...
• Pastoral succession in independent Pentecostal Churches : a pastoral challenge 

  Matshobane, Mangaliso Mbangiso (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Pastoral succession in independent Pentecostal churches is a challenge because unlike in traditional and classical Pentecostal churches where there is a periodic succession system depending on individual polities, independent ...
• Bridging the gap between theory and lived experience in formation 

  Mafuta, Dzivaidzo (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  This research, which lies in the area of Practical Theology, examines the gap between theory and praxis among Holy Cross sisters and Dominican priests and brothers of the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Africa, with ...
• Chaplaincy in South African government hospitals : a holistic approach to care 

  Mabe, Sello Edwin (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The consumers of health care (patients) want their religious and spiritual needs to be addressed within the South African Government Hospitals’ (SAGH) settings. Similarly, the providers of health care (doctors, nurses, and ...
• Power abuse by church leaders : a case study 

  Letuka, Victor Seperenkane (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The research attempt to bring the pain and trauma of rejection, which the candidate for the ministry who has not succeeded in the selection process undergoes /experiences together with their families and communities of ...
• A pastoral perspective on depression among youth in Soweto 

  Kimpinde, Mwansa Claude (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  This study presents a pastoral perspective on depression among young people in the urban African context of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Depression is one of the more prevalent mental disorders. In African contexts ...

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