Theology: Recent submissions
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Christian ethical guidelines to artificial intelligence and technological singularity
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-12)Technological advancements, like AI and robotics, combined with a hypothetical technological singularity during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), will challenge the relationship between Christian ethics and science, ... -
The theological and practical implications of the new and emerging transgender theology
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-12)This research considers the scope and effect of transgender theology. It is not an evaluation, as such, of transgender ideology in general but specifically as it is encountered in the Church through theological formulation. ... -
The performative nature of literary devices in the Fourth Gospel
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-12)The goal of the study is to present an analysis of literary devices in the Fourth Gospel from a narratological-pragmatic perspective. This means that the text of the Fourth Gospel is approached as a story. The impetus ... -
The Class Leader Ministry as the backbone of a Church growth strategy in the Wilberforce District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-12)This study intended to investigate the Class Leader Ministry as the backbone of a Church growth strategy in the Wilberforce District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. This study reveals that these Local AME ... -
The church as partner in the social responsibility in South Africa: A Vaal Triangle case study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The church, as one of the transforming agents in societies, has been investigated in the area of social responsibility (SR) as a suitable partner with other stakeholders: the government and businesses. Social responsibility, ... -
Seventh-Day Adventist Community of Africa (Sedcom): A theological-ethical assessment
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The Natives Land Act of 1913 that endorsed and prevented black South Africans from owning land, whose section 2 also prohibited Black people from occupying white land, particularly for economic well-being and stability ... -
A missiological study of Paul's church planting strategy for applying in Formosa-GO, Brazil and beyond
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)This thesis is an attempt to answer a question, while taking into account the Apostle Paul's strategy, that is, its flexible modus operandi, as developed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and subject to his guidance ... -
A Missiological evaluation of the Wheels for God's Word and Word on Wheels Model from a missio Dei perspective in Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)In this thesis, it will be argued that evangelism and church planting in Africa would be more effective if theological training is done from a missio Dei perspective and that this point of departure must influence all ... -
A social analysis of 1 John, contributing to the understanding of groups and the Johannine Corpus
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-10)During the time of the early church, there was much syncretism of religious thought in Asia Minor given the level of intellectual activity in those cities. A crisis arose in John’s group because of individuals who advocated ... -
Beoordeling van Messiaanse Christene se wetsonderhouding vanuit ʼn pentekostalistiese perspektief
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023-11)Many Pentecostal and other Christian believers are exposed to the Hebrew Roots teachings. These Hebrew Roots groups consider themselves to be “true” Christians and advocate that Christians should return to their Jewish ... -
'n Gereformeerd-kerkregtelike beoordeling van die predikant se verbintenis aan die plaaslike kerk
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)In the new political dispensation since 1994 it becomes clear that the government describes the bond between the minister of religion and the local church as an employer-employee relationship, within the power of control ... -
Identiteitskonstruksie by vroue : teologiese implikasies vir pastorale sorg
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An historical and dogmatic reflection on the socio-political conflicts in North Kivu between 1993 and 2017
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)This study aims to shed dogmatic-historical light on socio-political conflicts, to describe and analyse the origins and development of socio-political conflicts in North Kivu between 1993 and 2017, to assess their impact ... -
Christian stewardship for South African business leaders : a public practical theological study
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)This study ultimately seeks to contribute to the field of development aimed at Christian stewardship for business leaders involved in sustainable development from a public practical theological perspective. The methodology ... -
A critical evaluation of the nature of the gift of tongues : a patristic perspective
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Contemporary scholarship on Acts and 1 Corinthians often argues that passages that deal with the gift of tongues allow and even advocate for the gift of tongues as a devotional or prayer language. The works of the church ... -
The relationship between the Abrahamic blessing and the promise of the spirit in Galatians 3:14
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The aim of this study is to provide an interpretation of the relationship between the Abrahamic blessing and the promise of the Spirit in Gal 3:14 by tracing the development of an association between these two theological ... -
Premarital pastoral care and counselling to interracial couples : a practical theological model
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)The study researched premarital counselling of intercultural or interracial couples. In the first chapter, the background of the various occurrences of intercultural marriages in South Africa is outlined as well as the ... -
The interdependence of character and plot in the Gospel of John : a rhetorical approach
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Since the rise of biblical literary criticism, various elements of narrative have fascinated many scholars. Among these elements, characters and plot often occupy the central position. Biblical narrative critics have also ... -
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 ...
