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Browsing Practical Theology by Type "Article"
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)Im vorliegenden Aufsatz wird die "homiletische Retrospektive" der Göttinger Predigtmeditationen auf ihre impliziten Schwerpunkte hin untersucht. Ziel der Untersuchung ist auch, nach den aktuellen homiletischen Konsequenzen ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-06-26)At the 2007 General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), a compromise resolution was accepted regarding homosexual members. The resolution, inter alia, requires of gay ministers to remain celibate as a prerequisite ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2010)In the context of changes in society, and the resulting paradigm shifts in theological thinking, this article explores the development of a missional ministry praxis for church services in the reformed theological tradition. ...
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(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2015)The main aim of this article is to look into the possible connection there is between worship and sport. Through participatory observation an attempt was made to answer the basic practical theological question, namely ...
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(AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-07-11)The article focuses on abusive practices in the faith community. It indicates that abusive behaviour is more often than not unintentional and is ostensibly driven by a zeal for God and the church. The article explores ...
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(AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-05-31)This article explores the experiences of fatherless adolescent males affected by HIV, AIDS and poverty, in order to investigate how these experiences influence the creation of their alternative, future narratives and if ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-08-06)The heritage of Johann Gottfried von Herder (1744–1803), Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768–1834) and William James (1842–1910) is of significance for practical theology. In present-day pastoral care, affect, emotion, feeling ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008)This article explores the extent to which the role of the African biblical interpreter is acknowledged in the process of Bible translation, as the Bible and Bible translation form an important part of the establishment of ...
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(University of the Free State, Faculty of Theology, 2017)Practical theology is located in a fragile, vulnerable space between various disciplines, where it is exposed to multiple different narratives. The author proposes a postfoundational, narrative approach to practical ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)Nolan (1982:7) shares an interesting concept of spirituality. He says: "The Spiritual life is the whole of one's life insofar as it is motivated and determined by the Holy Spirit, the spirit of Jesus". This kind of ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-06-26)In the book The invention of tradition historian Eric Hobsbawm claims that the process of the invention of tradition serves the formation of group cohesion. The different versions of the life story of the founder bishop ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2021-08-12)This article aims missional diaconate as a method of sustainable development in Africa. The focus is on the interdependence and relation between African youth, African faith(s) and African environment within the context ...
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(Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)The HIV/Aids pandemic is cause for great frustration to the developing countries in their attempts to improve the quality of life of their citizens. HIV/Aids in South Africa demands a specific approach to the Christian ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-09-28)This article is part of a research project, Conversations after God. The focus of this article is to reflect on the theory and methodology of practical theology in a post-metaphysical (After God) context. It will be ...
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(Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)Diversity is becomming a prominent phenomenon of our society within a postmodern context. Many clergy and church members believe it threatens the peace and stability of churches and local congregations. Seemingly, ...
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(OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)Empirical studies confirm that quantitative research is limited as far as the analysis, description and explanation of traumatic experiences are concerned. It is after all virtually impossible to quantify emotions. This ...
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(University of Stellenbosch, 2021)In this article an investigation is begun endeavouring to understand what role the worship service has to play in promoting sustainable living. Comparisons are drawn from culture and tradition, which sees hymns such as ...
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(AOSIS, 2024-03)Addressing a myriad of complex social, economic and political issues in the South African context requires that we draw from a variety of voices. This postcolonial reflection draws on the work of Vuyani Vellem’s African ...
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(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2022)The article compares two views on the missionary problem: one was expressed in Andrew Murray’s book The Key to the Missionary Problem,1 about 120 years ago. Murray emphasised the low level of the spiritual life of the ...
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(Africa Journals, 2023)In this contribution an interdisciplinary contribution from Theology on the unfolding relationship between humanity and technology, is considered. In order to contribute with validity to these academic and societal ...
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