Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Practical Theology) by Subject "Hermeneutic"

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Led by the Spirit? Discovering the ethos of congregations that reach out

DeClaisse-Walford, Stephen Gerald (University of Pretoria, 2005)

The problem this study addresses is that the Christian church in the postmodern west is in a condition of zero growth and even decline. Conventional strategies intended to reverse this condition have tended to focus on ...
Preaching for the upbuilding of the church in transition

Lee, Sang-Heung (University of Pretoria, 2005-10-05)

The aim of this study is to develop a homiletic theory for the upbuilding of the church in transition. This dissertation investigates the validity of the hypothesis that in order to build up the church in a transition, the ...
Towards the development of inclusive missional congregations : biblical hospitality as a paradigm for building hospitable communities of faith

Shirley, Timothy Wade (University of Pretoria, 2023)

This study explores the way that ancient Near Eastern hospitality, as revealed in the Bible, can inform and impact contemporary ecclesial welcome and inclusiveness, with specific attention to inviting LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, ...

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