In search of space by J-A. van den Berg

“…This quest for an appropriate presentation of a relevant theologia habitus for the future workplace will be informed from the vantage point(s) of an interdisciplinary dialogue between practical theology and futures studies, as formulated and guided on the basis of narrative (auto)biographical accents. …”
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Congregational vitality – a perspective from Galatians by F. Tolmie

“…For this purpose, Schoeman's view of “an ecclesiology from below” is taken as point of departure, i.e., that it is “a theology lived and experienced in the faith community” (Schoeman 2020:102). …”
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Towards an Abrahamic ecumenism? The search for the universality of the divine mystery by C. van der Kooi

“…It is argued, however, that to pursue a viable political pluralism, it is more promising for Christian theology to take into account the historical development of the image of God instead of an orientation on a common historical origin in Abraham. …”
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RELIGIONS AND RECONCILIATION OF CONFLICTING SOCIOCULTURAL IDENTITIES by E van der Borght

“…This contribution argues that, in order to come to terms with this, religions have to rediscover the reconciliation practices within their traditions, become more critical of their own past reconciliation record, and develop a theology that pays proper attention to the challenges generated by sociocultural identities. …”
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Preface by Pieter Verster

“… From text: A Second International Conference of Missiology was presented at the Faculty of Theology by the Department of Missiology on the theme: “Good news for the poor and the sick” on 13 May 2011. …”
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Kom ons skryf 'n Psalm! by S. D. Snyman

“… This article is a report on an exercise in Psalm writing performed by theological students in a course on the introduction, exegesis and theology of the Psalms. …”
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Liturgiese sang op die kruispad tussen tradisie en vernuwing by WML Strydom

“…In the process of renewal the theological essence and the ecumenical character of Christian liturgy should be kept in mind, as well as the present cultural shifts in the South African community, which include secularization and the post-modem outlook on life. …”
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The Black Church as a caring community for the poor: Southern Synod as investigative centre by L. Modise

“…Thirdly, the author illustrates why a Black theology of liberation is needed in the post-apartheid era in terms of the poverty level in South Africa. …”
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Die missionêre uitdaging van die arbeidslewe by J.J. Kritzinger

“… This article takes as its point of departure the observation that the church and its theology is largely geared (only) to the residential world. …”
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Hierarchy of truths revisited by E. J. Echeverria

“…With some assistance from the great Reformed master of dogmatic and ecumenical theology, G.C. Berkouwer, I show how there exists an order of priority or hierarchy among truths resulting from their different relation to the foundation of the Christian faith; how this hierarchy helps us to understand better what unites and divides Christians in matters of doctrine; why this notion is wrongly interpreted as a justification of doctrinal indifference, and the substantive role it may play in ecumenical dialogue when the distinction between truth and its formulations is properly drawn. …”
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Faith in the year of faith. Ratzinger’s proposal by Pablo Blanco Sarto

“…The striking element of Ratzinger’s theology is a personal approach to faith. Faith as an encounter triggering conversion is a fully positive and existencial experience of God, who engages the whole person and personality (unitotality of faith), the reason and love. …”
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Posoborowa instytucjonalna odnowa Kościoła krakowskiego według kardynała Karola Wojtyły by Jan Dyduch

“…The renewal was deeply rooted in the theology of the Second Vatican Council, especially in its teaching on the Church, presented by the Council as a community of the People of God, and the Mystical Body of Christ. …”
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"Bond of love": the action of the Spirit by D. T. Williams

“… The emergence of the various forms of Pentecostal and Charismatic theology has led to a welcome interest in the third Person of the Trinity, who has been largely neglected for centuries. …”
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Human genetic engineering and social justice in South Africa: Moltmann and human dignity by M. Kotzé

“…In this contribution, I argue that the notion of justice as fairness, put forward by Rawls, and the focus on human dignity in Moltmann’s theology can help address the bioethical challenges of genetic engineering in the context of inequality, specifically in South Africa. …”
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Gebed en Ou-Testamentiese teologie by D. F. O'Kennedy

“…It is significant that the systematic discussion of prayer is ignored or neglected in many theologies, especially theologies of English scholars. …”
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Memory, Jesus, and Mary Magdalene: Whose memory matters? by N.E. Müller van Velden

“…This rings true for past and present contexts and is not limited to more conservative or traditional views on gender, sexuality, and theology. As such, the article attempts to highlight the role of subjectivity and ideology in the acts of remembering in the Christian tradition based on New Testament and Early Christian writings and argues for critical interpretations of both the characterisations in the writings themselves, and the subsequent “lives” of these characterisations in the Christian tradition. …”
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"Habitus" in soul care. Towards "spiritual fortigenetics" (parrhesia) in a pastoral anthropology by D. J. Louw

“…In this regard, the theological notion of parrhesia can play a decisive role. …”
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DIFFERENTIATION IN MUSICAL EDUCATION by Éva PÉTER

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Calvyn oor twyfel by P. C. Potgieter

“… Little regarding doubt and uncertainty in matters of faith is found in publications on Calvin’s life and theology. This paper pursues his views on this topic in his Institutes, commentaries, tracts, and letters. …”
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An investigation into Calvin's use of Augustine by S. J. Han

“…The article does not try to compare the theologies of Augustine and Calvin, nor to establish a theory that would reveal Augustine’s influence on Calvin’s theology. …”
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