Magister Theologiae - MTh: Recent submissions
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The material dimension of religion: a case study of selected Neo-Pentecostal churches in Woodstock, Cape Town
(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 ... -
The Relationship between remorse and offering forgiveness: selected case studies from the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission
(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 quality of life, education, and poverty & inequality in South Africa: the capability approach as an alternative analytical framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)In this thesis I present – from the perspective of the capability approach and within the context of South Africa – a conceptual analysis of the relationship between quality of life, education, poverty and inequality. The ... -
Integrating imago relationship therapy (irt) into a biblical theological approach to marriage counselling
(2013)As a minister who is deeply involved in Christian counselling I am constantly reminded just how many problems marriages are facing today. There is no question that the failure of this fundamental relationship has unquantifiable ... -
Die relevansie vir die gee van tiende as bybels-teologiese rentmeesterskap
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)From the data it is concluded that tithing was an old, pre-Israelite practice used in different contexts for different purposes. In the Old Testament tithes were apparently predominantly used for the upkeep of the temple, ... -
Bearing one’s cross: a critical analysis of Mary Grey’s view on atonement
(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 ... -
Critical assessment of the profile and ministry of the Catholic Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Cape Town
(2010)The service of deacons in the Church is documented from Apostolic times. A tradition attested already by St. Ireneus and influenced in the liturgy of ordination, sees the origin of the diaconate in the institution of the ... -
Hamartology and ecology: a critical assessment of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s view on the nature of sin
(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
(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 ... -
Capitalism in moral perspective - an Islamic alternative
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Our time has been called the age of economics; the social philosopher Edmund Burke first used this term to characterize the eighteenth century, which was his own century and also the century of Adam Smith, but this expression ... -
The role of the family in youth ministry: an assessment of current approaches
(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 ... -
A Theology of posessions in the African context: A critical survey
(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 ... -
Hagar: case study of abuse of women
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)According to modern standards, the narratives about Hagar in Genesis 16 and 21 are stories of abuse, as many feminist commentators have pointed out. Some of them, however, argue that the narrator condones what happened to ... -
Catholic reflections on abortion and euthanasia - towards a theology of sacredness of human life
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)It is not possible in this paper to deal with all the moral problems revolving at the "beginning" and "end" of human life in the modern world. However, something must be said about the question regarding respect for human ... -
The relationsthip between sin and evil in African Christian theology
(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 ... -
Liberation or Reconstruction: a critical survey on the relevance of Black theology in light of the emergence of Reconstruction theology
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of this investigation is to discuss the relevance of Black theology in light of the emergence of reconstruction theology. It offers a critical survey of a range of contributions on this issue, questioning whether ... -
The unification process in the family of the Dutch Reformed Churches from 1975-1994: a critical evaluation
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Towards a contextually relevant catechetical model for South African churches: a critical evaluation of John H. Westerhoff III's model of catechesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research was an evaluation of Westerhoff's model of catechesis in order to determine whether a new model of religious education relevant to the present context in South Africa may be developed from his views on ... -
"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
(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 ... -
Van Sendingkerk tot Verenigde Gereformeerde Kerk in Suider Afrika: 1960-1997
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)Van Sendingkerk tot Verenigde Gereformeerde Kerk in Suider Afrika :1960-1997