Theology
Recent Submissions
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Social responsiveness and transformation in the Ethiopian Evangelical churches : a missiological appraisal
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Socio-economic crises are looming from time to time globally as well as locally. Millions of people, both believers and non-believers, fall victim to the crises caused by poverty, civil unrest, forced displacement, ... -
A Reformed Christian Bioethical Response to Genetic Modification for Therapeutic use and Human Enhancement
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Humans are creative beings who constantly endeavor to improve and overcome limitations and challenges. The last century saw an unprecedented number of technological advancements across all areas of life including ... -
An organisational life cycle (OLC) perspective on church survival within the Reformed Baptist Movement of Zambia (RBmZ)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)For three decades, the Reformed Baptist movement in Zambia (RBmZ) has existed as a vibrant and united force in spreading the reformed faith in the country and beyond. Notably, thirty years ago there was no single Reformed ... -
Eternity disrupted and the search for meaning : negation of imago Dei and identity crisis in Western culture : a Christian apologetic study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)It is contended that the raison d’être for the turmoil in contemporary Western society, appertaining to certain existential controversies, are the secular humanist ideologies advocated by zealots of Marxist derived ... -
Toward an evangelical theology of power and privilege in conversation with James Cone
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)James Cone has offered a salient critique of White theology in which he has repeatedly called for White theologians to see their theological and exegetical work as grounded in biases derived from White power and privilege. ... -
τὸ τέλειον and the status of the πνευματικοί in 1 Corinthians 13:8-12
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Debates have persisted as to whether “the perfect” (τὸ τέλειον 1 Corinthians 13:10), as described by Paul, was a thing which, by its coming would cause the gifts of prophecy (προφητεῖαι 1 Corinthians 13:8b), tongues (γλῶσσαι ... -
“Wisdom” and “toil” in the Royal Experiment of Ecclesiastes 1:12 – 2:26 : a grammatico-historical study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)In recent years, numerous studies have attempted to approach the book of Ecclesiastes using different methodologies. This has resulted in various interpretations. This is also the case for smaller parts of Ecclesiastes, ... -
A holistic interpretation and translation of Song of Songs 6:12
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Song of Songs 6:12 has long since been viewed as one of the most difficult verses in the Song of Songs to interpret and translate. The difficulty is to be found in the first place with the syntax and semantics of the Hebrew ... -
Pastoral counselling and the healing potential of nature : an exploratory study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The research contributes to the field of pastoral counselling by exploring the notion of a collaborative approach between pastoral counselling and ecotherapy. Ecotherapy denotes a field in psychology interested in the ... -
Die rol van die Nasionale Sinodes van die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika in die ontwikkelingsgang van die hersaamgestelde Algemene Sinode in 2009
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The Reformed Church(es) in South Africa (RCSA) was established in 1859. By this time the reformed church already had a relatively long history in South Africa, as the arrival of the reformed doctrine can be traced back to ... -
Die Koninkryk van God in Jesus se prediking, 'n immanente Teologiese benadering met 'n Sielkundig-Antotropologiese verklaring
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)In this study, the general consensus of modern New Testament scholars is used as anchoring point for this study when these scholars claim that Jesus' concept of "the kingdom of God" is the central theme, or core of his ... -
The other god in Job : the pragmatic role of Shadday
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The one name in the Hebrew Bible (HB) almost as meticulously studied as the tetragrammaton and the name Elohim is most likely the meaning-potential of the name Shadday (שַׁדַׁי ). Most reputable translations continue to ... -
Law, gospel and African theology
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Because Africa was viewed as a dark continent which lacked religion, Western missionaries presented a Gospel that was filled with their predilections to civilize Africans. Africans regarded this Gospel as one that did not ... -
Ensuring organizational sustainability in changing times: Guidelines for leadership competencies within the UBCZ (United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The study investigates the leadership competencies required to ensure organizational sustainability in changing times. This was done using a case study of the UBCZ (United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe). The research aims at ... -
Identity in Christ : a theological anthropological study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Identity has been studied extensively throughout multiple disciplines over the past few decades. This study seeks to understand what it means to have an identity in Christ. Identity forms a large role in how human beings ... -
The prosperity churches in Zimbabwe : the role of theological education in ministerial character formation
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Prosperity preaching is a global phenomenon and hence it has attracted attention by various researchers (Maxwell, 1998; Anderson, 2001; Togarasei, 2011; Chitando, Gunda & Kugler, 2013; Zacka, 2015; Gbote & Kgatle, 2014; ... -
Covid-19 en werksverlies : geloofshulp as lewenshulp in kinderbediening
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic has not only affected people's health, but also their economic stability. Numerous methods have been followed to combat the spread of the virus. One of the methods followed by the South African ... -
Die missio Dei in die onderwys : die rol van onderwysers in God se uitreik na generasie Z binne Suid-Afrika
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)God has a mission that goes out to all people, and for this mission God has people. God sends His followers to go out and make disciples of all people (Matt. 28:19). He also empowers them to carry out this task successfully ... -
Law, gospel and African theology
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Because Africa was viewed as a dark continent which lacked religion, Western missionaries presented a Gospel that was filled with their predilections to civilize Africans. Africans regarded this Gospel as one that did ... -
The historical perspective on grace in salvation according to Calvin and Arminius : revisiting the doctrine of grace in the African Baptist Church
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)The Reformational doctrine of grace in salvation, which is founded on scripture teaching, is a continuation of a long-running argument between Calvinists and Arminians (Barrett, 2017:241). The language of grace pervades ...
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