Browsing Research Articles (Church History and Church Policy) by Title

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  • Gateway to the future … oopmaak van die hekke … transformation in the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria 
    Duncan, Graham A. (AOSIS Open Journals, 2016-10-28)
    The only constant in theological education is change, despite brave attempts to hold the tide back in some quarters. Yet, Western-based theological education remains the norm globally. The Faculty of Theology at the ...
  • Geloof in die opstanding van Jesus : Barth en Bultmann 
    Van Wyk, G.M.J. (Gafie) (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-08-21)
    This article aims to contribute to the understanding of the views of Barth and Bultmann on the interpretation of Jesus’ resurrection. It deliberately steers away from the abundance of secondary material available on the ...
  • Gerhard Ebeling oor geloof 
    Van Wyk, G.M.J. (Gafie) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2016-07-29)
    Gerhard Ebeling on faith. Gerhard Ebeling (1912–2001), not only the foremost Luther researcher of the previous century but also one of the most prominent contributors to protestant theology during that period, wrote ...
  • God, memory and beauty : a Manichaean analysis of Augustine’s confessions, Book X 
    Van Oort, Johannes (Hans) (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-04-10)
    The article first sketches some main trends in the recent study of Augustine’s Confessions as a work aimed at Manichaean readers. It then detects and analyses the Manichaean-inspired parts in Book X of the Confessions. ...
  • Godsdiens en die reg : herwaardering van die Hervormde Kerk se Besluit 41 (2016) oor homoseksualiteit1 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antoinette; Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (Suid Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap and Kuns, 2021-03)
    In 2016, the General Assembly of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa, or NHKA) passed a resolution on homosexuality. In one section, Resolution 42 (2016) it is claimed that ...
  • The Gospel of Judas as confictio (Irenaeus, ADV. Haer. 1, 31, 1) 
    Van Oort, Johannes (Hans) (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2010)
    The first testimony we have to the newly discovered Gospel of Judas is in Irenaeus, Adv. haer. I, 31, 1. Here it is said that certain Gnostics adduce a confictio which they call ‘the Gospel of Judas’. The question is: ...
  • The growth of partnership in mission in global mission history during the twentieth century 
    Duncan, Graham A. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    Partnership in mission came to be a byword for developing missionary relationships during the twentieth century. During this time its meaning and practice changed, often imperceptibly. This is seen in the regular conferences ...
  • ‘He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds’ (Ps 147:3) : perspectives on pastoral care 
    Klan, Werner R.A. (AOSIS Open Journals, 2018-10-30)
    The psalmist is deeply convinced that God is a reliable addressee to whom those hurt, traumatised and grieving may turn. Churches, by their mandate to share God’s lovingkindness, are obliged to provide opportunities, ...
  • The Heidelberg Catechism : a 16th century quest for unity 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-10-08)
    In this contribution the view is presented that the Heidelberg Catechism should be regarded as an attempt to promote unity between 16th century reformers and churches in the Palatinate. This, to some extent, determined ...
  • Heidelbergse Kategismus en die kategesemateriaal van die Ned Geref. Kerk : n kerkhistoriese oorsig 
    Van der Merwe, J.M. (Johan Matthys) (University of the Free State, Faculty of Theology, 2014)
    In the year which we commemorate the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism, this article follows the historical tracks of the catechism through the history of the Dutch Reformed Church with special focus on the ...
  • Heilige, algemene kerk 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-06-18)
    The Nicene Creed and the Apostolicum went through different processes of growth and development. In the early development of both creeds, it is noticeable that articles about ‘the church’ are absent. In this contribution ...
  • Herdenking van die Gelofte van 16 Desember 1838 op Versoeningsdag: ’n nuwe uitdaging aan die kerk 
    Van der Merwe, J.M. (Johan Matthys) (Church History Society of Southern Africa, 2012)
    With the advent of a new political dispensation in South Africa in 1994, the newly elected government of South Africa changed the name of the public holiday on 16 December from “the Day of the Vow” to “the Day of ...
  • Heretic or rebel? The heresy trial of Albert Geyser 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (AOSIS Open Journals, 2016-11-25)
    During September 1961, a charge of heresy was laid against New Testament scholar and antiapartheid activist Prof. A.S. (Albert) Geyser. The charge was brought by three senior theological students of the University of ...
  • A hermeneutical reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ in question and answer 45 of the Heidelberg Catechism 
    Labuschagne, Jacobus P. (Kobus) (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-10-03)
    This article is an attempt to elaborate hermeneutically on the different historical contexts, related the one to the other and to the centre point of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, in question and answer 45 of the ...
  • Hermeneutiek van kerkgeskiedenis en "teologiegeskiedenis" : 'n "nuwe paradigma" vir kerkgeskiedenis 
    Labuschagne, Jacobus P. (Kobus) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008-06)
    This study reflects on a new paradigm for church history. The traditional definition of church history, as a study of the growth and development of the church in all its facets, constricts church history to disclose too ...
  • Hervormde Kerk en apartheid 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-06-12)
    This contribution examines the changing attitude of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) towards apartheid, specifically since the Second World War. The NHKA’s views started with a theological justification ...
  • The historical development of Presbyterian ordination polity as background to the gay and lesbian ordination debate in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 
    Vermaak, Roche Francois (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-09)
    The United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (UPCUSA) and the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. (PCUS), which united in 1983 to form the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PC(USA)), have since 1978 formulated specific polity ...
  • Historical theology : content, methodology and relevance 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim); Pillay, Jerry (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2017)
    In this contribution, the authors reflect on historical theology as theological discipline. The authors propose that historical theology be applied to different areas of research, namely prolegomena, history of the church, ...
  • Historical theology at public universities matter 
    Pillay, Jerry (AOSIS Open Journals, 2017-11-20)
    South African universities are in the process of serious transformation and restructuring. The place of faculties of theology at universities has come under the spotlight resulting in the closure of several theological ...
  • Historiese teologie in ʼn veranderende konteks 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2016-06)
    In this contribution, the author reflects on historical theology as theological discipline. After a short introduction to the precarious situation of church history as a theological discipline in South Africa and the ...