Browsing Magister Theologiae - MTh by Author "Conradie, Ernst M."
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Bearing one’s cross: a critical analysis of Mary Grey’s view on atonement
Festus, Heather (2008)The aim of this research project was to seek a reinterpretation of the Christian motif of 'bearing one's cross'. This motif has been widely criticized by feminist theologians as an instrument that exacerbates the oppression ... -
The concept of restitution in South African economic policy documents between 1994 and 2014 : an ethical analysis
Nkosi, Mbhekeni Sabelo (University of the Western Cape, 2016)There is widespread concern in the democratic South African context over economic inequalities. However, given the problems of poverty, unemployment and inequality, there is a need to consider economic restitution. Restitution ... -
"A critical comparison of Elizabeth Schussler Fiorenza's notion of Christian ministry as a 'Discipleship of Equals' and Mercy Amba Oduyoye's notion as a 'Partnership of both men and women
Abrahams, Lutasha Ann-Louise (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis is based on the recognition that there are similarities and differences between two notions of Christian ministry, that is, a “discipleship of equals” as defined by Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza (1989) and a ... -
The cultural and religious significance of indigenous vegetables: A case study of the Chionekano-ward of the Zvishavane-district in Zimbabwe
Matenda, Job (University of the Western Cape, 2019)This study is situated in the context of multidisciplinary discourse on the pervasive problem of food insecurity in the southern African context. More specifically, it is situated in the context of the Centre of Excellence ... -
“Deliver us from evil” A critical analysis of soteriological discourse in African pentecostalism
Brooks, Keith Clifton (University of the Western Cape, 2015)In the history of Christianity a number of distinct soteriological models have developed over the centuries. In the Patristic period, victory over death and destruction was emphasised. In late medieval Catholicism, the ... -
Hamartology and ecology: a critical assessment of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s view on the nature of sin
Cloete, Newton Millan (2013)Contemporary ecological concerns are addressed in a wide range of disciplines, including Christian theology. This task is addressed especially in Christian ecotheology which may be approached from within all the traditional ... -
In search of an appropriate leadership ethos: a survey of selected publications that shaped the Black Theology movement
Ndalamba, Ken Kalala (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The understanding and practice of leadership in Sub-Saharan Africa, in all spheres, is at the heart beat of this work. Questions and concerns over the quality of leadership in most countries in this particular region are ... -
The material dimension of religion: a case study of selected Neo-Pentecostal churches in Woodstock, Cape Town
Potgieter, Andre (University of the Western Cape, 2013)The aim of the study was to establish why the sudden emergence of numerous storefront Neo-Pentecostal churches, in the suburb of Woodstock, Cape Town, were found to be attracting large numbers of members while mainstream ... -
Pentecostalism and the further fragmentation of christianity: an investigation of the factors contributing to the establishment of new churches in Belhar since 2000
Anofuechi, Benson Onyekachukwu (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Christianity has been diverse from its beginning, with local congregations established in different geographic contexts. Over the centuries it has been, and still is, subject to further fragmentation. The rise of Pentecostalism ... -
The Relationship between remorse and offering forgiveness: selected case studies from the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Kobe, Sindiswa Lerato (University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study investigates three case studies, namely, the “Pepco Three”, the “St James Church incident”, and the “Gugulethu Seven incident” from the perspective of ongoing reflections on the nature of reconciliation in the ... -
The relationship between the congregations of the African Methodist Episcopal church and the Dutch Reformed Mission church in Piketberg, 1903-1972
Booyse, Adonis Carolus (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This thesis investigated the factors contributing to the tense relationship between the congregations of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in Piketberg during 1903-1972. It ... -
The relationsthip between sin and evil in African Christian theology
Sakuba, Xolani Sherlock-Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Classic Christian theology regards evil as the product of sin, the emphasis in traditional African religion and culture is on human sin as the result of evil forces. This thesis investigated the way in which African Christian ... -
The role of the family in youth ministry: an assessment of current approaches
Willemse, Jeremiah Jonathan (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study focuses on the field of youth ministry as a sub-discipline of Practical Theology. It will offer a survey of current literature in the field of youth ministry in order to identify some of the current issues in ... -
The implementation of Islamic perspectives on nutrition in the context of Muslim faith-based organisations in Cape Town
Kagee, Mohammed Luqmaan (University of the Western Cape, 2018)South African debates on food security address a wide range of issues related to the production, the distribution and the consumption of food in the context of deep concerns over the impact of poverty, unemployment and ... -
A Theology of posessions in the African context: A critical survey
Fischer, John Hugo (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis has been researched against a backdrop of conflict that had arisen due to diferent approaches to possessions in the African church as practiced within the Association of Vineyard Churches. This conflict arose ... -
The virtue of temperance and the vice of overindulgence: A case study of perceptions in muslim households
Ḥassan, Sumaya Abdulkadir (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Overindulgence is widely regarded as a serious social problem in South Africa leading to obesity and associated medical and psychological issues. This study investigated overindulgence from the perspective of Islamic ... -
The virtue of temperance and the vice of overindulgence: A case study of perceptions in Muslim households
Ḥassan, Sumaya Abdulkadir (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Overindulgence is widely regarded as a serious social problem in South Africa leading to obesity and associated medical and psychological issues. This study investigated overindulgence from the perspective of Islamic ...