Beukes, Jacques W.; Beukes, Laurika Elouise(MDPI, 2023-05-17)
South Africa, although a “young” democracy, has quickly become one of the most economically uneven nations due to its history of segregation and discrimination as contributing factors.
South Africans have seen an increase ...
This special issue is a collection of six out of the 37 articles that were presented at the blended regional conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) on 15 ...
In this article, I argue that the research field of religion and development and diaconal
studies, the study of Christian social practice, share a common subject of inquiry: the social impact of
religion. The field of ...
Beall, Megan Louise(University of Pretoria, 2023-04-24)
Unquestionably, it is perspicuous that previously “churched” people who fall in the eighteen to thirty-two age demographic, which is also identified by Arnett (1998) as emerging adults, are leaving the church in increasing ...
Mohale, Mamasila Grace(University of Pretoria, 2023)
This study explores the use of technology in families. The research question pertains to how the frequent use of technology affects family relationships. The study aims to come to a deeper understanding of how the use of ...
Women empowerment is growing in South African communities and workplaces. More
women are in executive positions which often require time away from home with the
implication that their conversations with family and relatives ...
Edwards, David John(University of Pretoria, 2024-02)
Traumatic experiences can have an impact on faith. HeartMath can be utilised to help overcome traumatic experiences. This research focused on a HeartMath intervention, emphasising psychophysiological coherence, sense of ...
Mundhluri, Zephania(University of Pretoria, 2023-10)
The study assessed the Pentecostal leadership disputes in Zimbabwe in light of Pastoral Challenges. An African proverb states that "When two elephants fight, the grass suffers." This saying is particularly relevant to the ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the Dutch Reformed congregation Toringkerk in
Paarl longed to reach out to people within the local community who were in extreme need.
The congregation felt powerless because of the ...
Van Vliet, Geke; Beukes, Jacques W.(AOSIS, 2023-11-14)
Climate change represents the most significant challenge facing the global community. The
issue in question has an impact on the younger generation, whose prospects may be
jeopardised. Both younger and older generations ...
Msipa, Nomathemba Nontokozo(University of Pretoria, 2023-09-30)
The study was a qualitative inquiry conducted with two set of participants (ZMW and Pentecostal/ Charismatic Clergy). The ZMW were victims of Gender-Based Violence during the Covid-19 pandemic, while the Pentecostal/ ...
Scholtz, Johan Willem Kemp(University of Pretoria, 2024)
This study focuses on why single-parent families do not experience themselves as true families within a church context and do not receive the necessary equipment and support in the faith formation of their adolescent ...
Headley, Selena Diane(University of Pretoria, 2021-11)
This study begins by framing the challenges for theological education/formation
which remain disconnected from urban realities. The rationale for the study stems
from a personal experience as a participant in a praxis-based ...
Ribbens, Michael Lee(University of Pretoria, 2023-10-06)
Population and economic growth in and around Gauteng Province in South Africa gave rise to the Gauteng City-Region. Previous research within the Gauteng City-Region indicates positive correlation between perceived quality ...
Shirley, Timothy Wade(University of Pretoria, 2023)
This study explores the way that ancient Near Eastern hospitality, as revealed in the
Bible, can inform and impact contemporary ecclesial welcome and inclusiveness, with specific
attention to inviting LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, ...
Droege, Michael William(University of Pretoria, 2023-09-24)
The problem concerning this research is why, after a century of professional study, training, and resourcing in youth ministry, does the American church still experience generational attrition? This research argues that ...
McDermott, Ryan Michael(University of Pretoria, 2024)
Many factors come together to make Christian preaching effective and authentic. This thesis examines the current state of homiletical practice and formation in Francophone African Lutheran church bodies, with the goal of ...
Eschmann, Sarah Rahel(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Nurses encounter many requirements from patients and other professional groups.
Due to the increasing complexity, nurses cannot care for the patients according to
their values. As a result, more and more nurses question ...
Nthite, Sello Solomon(University of Pretoria, 2023)
Substance abuse by learners in South African schools has become a daunting task
that requires all the stakeholders to work together to normalise the situation which has
escalated to greater heights because of the illicit ...
This article discusses the difficulties experienced by evangelical missionary practitioners in the West from the perspective of soteriology. This is done ‘from below,’ that is, based on recent empirical studies. First, the ...