Browsing Faculty of Theology by Author "10416927 - De Wet, Friedrich Wilhelm"
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Blessed are those that hunger and thirst for righteousness: sharpening the ethical dimension of prophetic preaching in a context of corruption
De Wet, Fritz W.; Kruger, Ferdi P. (AOSIS, 2013)The prevalence of corruption has enormous negative consequences for the ideal of an orderly and peaceful society. Corruption does not only have a destructive impact on socio-economic life, but also on human relationships, ... -
Dealing with corruption in South African civil society: orientating Christian communities for their role in a post-apartheid context
De Wet, Friedrich W. (AOSIS, 2015)The way in which the full spectrum of Christian communities are challenged to realign themselves in addressing the impact of corruption on the contemporary South-African society can be a relevant indicator of civil society’s ... -
Die belang van die verrekening van metateoretiese vertrekpunte vir prediking en wetenskaplike navorsing in Homiletiek
De Wet, Fritz W.; Pieterse, Hennie J.C. (AOSIS, 2012)This article forms part of the second phase of the research project Metatheoretical assumptions in Practical Theology. The research problem has to do with the inability to reckon with shifts in underlying metatheoretical ... -
Die noodsaak daarvan om metateoretiese vertrekpunte in 'n prakties-teologiese wetenskapsbeskouing en -beoefening te verreken
De Klerk, Ben J.; De Wet, Fritz W.; Pieterse, Hennie J.C. (AOSIS, 2012)This article is the fourth in the research project Meta-theoretical assumptions in practical theology. In the preceding articles, a case was made for the necessity of expressing the own meta-theoretical assumptions regarding ... -
Entrance into the covenantal space as point of departure for the liturgical act of living the baptismal life in this world
Breed, Gert; De Wet, Friedrich W. (Stellenbosch University, 2012)In an effort to rediscover the sacramental sphere in Reformed context the authors attempt to take first steps in describing anew the element of efficacy (pertaining identity-forming and transformative power) as it is ... -
Exposure to vulnerability as a new opportunity in preaching the gospel to vulnerable people
De Klerk, B.J.; De Wet, F.W.; Letšosa, R.S. (University of Pretoria, Department of Practical Theology, 2009)Preachers, white and black, in a patriarchal South-African society used to be in a virtually unassailable position of authority. Hence they could easily abuse their power and manipulate their listeners in sermons. Finding ... -
The function of the Easter moment in the observance of the Eucharist amongst Christian communities framed by traditional African and current Western time-concepts
Letšosa, Rantoa S.; De Wet, Friedrich W.; De Klerk, Barend J. (AOSIS, 2011)Problematic elements in both the traditional African and current Western time-concepts seem to manifest in a manner that – in some or other way – causes humanity to become disconnected with the fulfilment of life in a ... -
A homiletic reflection on the theological aesthetics involved in picturing God in a fragmented South African society
De Klerk, Ben J.; De Wet, Friedrich W.; Letšosa, Rantoa S. (AOSIS, 2011)This article investigates the problematic field of authentic speech in a fragile South African society where the imminence of shattering fragmentation is often addressed either by aggravating hate- speech or pacifying ... -
Meditation as practical theological instrument in connecting Christian spirituality with social justice in the space of service delivery
De Wet, Fritz (Stellenbosch University, 2013)Should the praxis of meditation necessarily lead to avoidance of the world or could it be seen as an activity that can open a vision and level of engagement that will enable the contemplative person to be connected more ... -
Naming and nurturing reality from a heart renewed by grace
De Wet, Fritz W. (AOSIS, 2015)This contribution investigates the unbearable tension between the homiletical act of naming reality (with the promise of exposing, challenging and/or triggering creative forces in it) on the one hand, and neglecting this ... -
Preacher on the edge: exposure to vulnerability as a new opportunity in preaching the righteousness of the kingdom of God to vulnerable listeners
De Klerk, B.J.; De Wet, F.W. (University of Pretoria, Department of Practical Theology, 2008)In this article we explore the impact that diminishing modes of authority and the accompanying loss of power currently taking place in Western societies may have on the mind of the preacher (especially as it manifests in ... -
Shattering the idols: confronting the obstinate hold of dehumanising powers on post-apartheid South Africans with the living presence of the crucified and resurrected Lord
Kruger, Ferdinand P.; De Wet, Friedrich W. (AOSIS, 2015)This practical-theological article focuses on the spiritual dimension of forces that are influencing the social fabric of post-apartheid South Africans. Working with Eswine’s assumption, we reflect on the hold of idols on ... -
Skrifgebruik in prakties-teologiese spanningsvelde
De Wet, F.W. (AOSIS, 2015)In this article the author makes a case for a Sola Scriptura point of departure as an adequate instrument for shining the light of the Word of God not only on the surface level of a practical theological research field, ... -
Verrekening van die kragveld van die verbond in die inkleding van die kommunikatiewe driehoeksverhouding tussen teks, hoorder en prediker
De Wet, Friedrich Wilhelm (AOSIS, 2012)Reckoning with the force field of the covenant in aligning the communicative triangle between text, listener and preacher. In this article the communicative triangular relationship between the Biblical text, the listeners ...