• Mind the doxastic space : examining the social epistemology of the Ethiopian wax and gold tradition 

  Girma, Mohammed (MDPI, 2023-09-21)

  The wax and gold tradition is mainly known as an Ethiopian literary system that plays with layers of meanings. It has also established itself as a system of knowledge and/or belief production and validation. However, its ...
• The influence of Islam on Zulu Muslims in KwaZulu-Natal 

  Ngubane, Simesihle Eric; Sukdaven, Maniraj (AOSIS, 2024-06)

  This article explores the influence of Islam among the Zulu Muslims in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Although several studies focus on the history and experiences of the Asian diaspora or Asian Muslim community, there is a ...
• The interrelatedness between the Nama Khoikhoi supreme being and celestial objects 

  Hartmann, Iwana; Sukdaven, Maniraj (AOSIS, 2024-05)

  The assumption among Europeans that the Khoikhoi indigenous people of southern Africa had little to no religious beliefs is evident throughout historical documents. However, if the Khoikhoi were regarded as having any ...
• An investigation of the compatibility of Baha’i views with religious diversity 

  Gloeckner, Cory D.; Beyers, Jaco (Sage, 2024-07)

  The Baha’i faith is a relatively new religion that has quickly gained popularity over the past century. Its main theological concepts include progressive revelation and religious unity, and perhaps its most important goal ...
• Towards developing an atmospheric space for inter-religious dialogue in Africa 

  Chidongo, Tsawe-Munga (AOSIS, 2023-12-28)

  The practice of religions and spirituality is common in Africa. In many ways, religion may be considered as a routine of life, living and practising it either as inherited or borrowed. Religious pluralism is a reality ...
• Festschrift : WA Dreyer 

  Beyers, Jaco (AOSIS, 2023)

  No abstract available.
• Causes of incestuous rape in Zimbabwe : a case study of the Epworth community in Harare 

  Sukdaven, Maniraj; Chakanya, Victor (Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2023)

  This article unveils the causes of incestuous rape in the Epworth community of Zimbabwe. It was premised on a feminist theoretical framework which was applied in light of the perspectives of African Christians, Shona ...
• Sangomas on the pulpit : syncretistic practices of some pastors in neo-Pentecostal ministries in South Africa 

  Kgatle, Mookgo Solomon; Ngubane, Simesihle Eric (MDPI, 2023-12-04)

  This article builds on and contributes to work in the field of syncretism in some neo-Pentecostal ministries. While some studies have investigated the increasing syncretistic practices within certain neo-Pentecostal groups, ...
• Essence of religion, culture and indigenous language in a unified sexuality education system 

  Sibanda, Lidion; Chabata, Tichakunda V.; Chari, Felix; Sibanda, Thelisisa L. (AOSIS, 2023-12-23)

  Sexuality education is fundamental in higher and tertiary education institutions (HTEIs). Evidence suggests that its effective education is through translations into the first language of learners. However, in global and ...
• Post-Christelikheid as sendinguitdaging 

  Nel, Pieter (University of Pretoria, 1988)
• The debates and disagreements on human sexuality and the Anglican Church of Southern Africa : a theological assessment with special reference to the prophetic witness of Archbishop Tutu 

  Khanye, Ramangali Joseph Abiel (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This thesis seeks to examine the debates and disagreements on the evolving nature of sexuality and the passage of controversial Resolution I.10 at the 1998 Lambeth Conference. Insofar as Resolution I.10 of the 1998 Lambeth ...
• Mapping the contribution of feminist spiritualities to the United Nations' sustainable development goal of "Gender Equality" 

  Swanepoel, Nadine (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Feminist spiritualities can practically be identified by certain characteristics such as the focus on the unique experiences of women. The focus on bodies and the earth, a holistic worldview and appreciation for community ...
• Causes for violent Buddhist encounters in communities 

  Montueli, Lebohang (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  This study is about violent Buddhist encounters in communities. The purpose of this study is to identify causes of Buddhist violence in different communities mainly focussing on Myanmar and Sri Lanka communities. This ...
• A reflection on morality and religion 

  Beyers, Jaco (AOSIS, 2023-11-27)

  The aim of this contribution is to reflect on the relation between religion and morality. An overview of the different theories of the origin of morality is provided. According to Blanchard, there are four traditional ...
• Luke-Acts mission paradigm for the church in the socio-economic context of southern Zimbabwe 

  Musariri, John (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-30)

  Abstract This thesis analysed the relevance of Luke-Acts mission paradigm in dealing with socio-economic challenges in Southern Zimbabwe. The aim was to find out if Luke-Acts can be applicable to the mission of the ...
• The influence of Islam on Zulu indigenous worldview 

  Ngubane, Simesihle Eric (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This thesis builds on and contributes to work in the field of studies in religion and culture. Although several studies have examined Islam and Muslims in this country predominantly draw from the experiences and historical ...
• Missio spiritu und die stadt : eine theoretische und empirische studie zur rolle der Charismen in der urbanen mission 

  Oberdorf, Thomas (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Diese Forschungsarbeit untersucht, welche Rolle die Gaben des Heiligen Geistes in der urbanen Mission spielen, sowohl missionstheologisch als auch exemplarisch in der Praxis. Dabei fokussiert sich die Arbeit auf den urbanen ...
• Nurturing agency in emerging adults of local churches : a case study from Soshanguve 

  Kabongo, Kasebwe Timothee Luc (AOSIS, 2023-04)

  Emerging adults (age 35 and below) are the majority of the African population. In South Africa, for example, emerging adults make 63.9% of its population. This age group seems to be marginalised in Christian congregations ...
• Nathan the wise : dialogue without words 

  Beyers, Jaco (AOSIS, 2023-07)

  The ‘dramatic poem’, Nathan der Weise [Nathan the Wise], was written in 1779 by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in Germany. The scene is set in medieval Jerusalem, where Sultan Saladin rules and where the wealthy merchant Jew, ...
• Little seeds : a prototype of collaborative-integrated, missional-diaconal praxis 

  Venter, Nioma (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This thesis, titled "Little Seeds: A prototype of collaborative-integrated, missional-diaconal praxis," explores the potential of collaboration between the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) and church-affiliated social welfare ...

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