• African traditional religion : a receptive vessel for the preparation for the Christian faith 

  Nthali, Micah Mhlupheki (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  South Africa has been characterised by affliction of colonialism, apartheid and the failure to love other races, a Christian country which oppressed and forced blacks to embrace western style of life imparted by the ...
• A history of ministerial formation of Uniting Churches at the University of Pretoria : 2000-2017 

  Womack, Jonathan Michael (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  This research has focused on the history of ministerial formation in the Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (UPCSA) and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA). This history falls within a focus ...
• The tough-love proposal : a novel theodicy 

  Thai, Le Pham (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  In this study, we reviewed the literature concerning the problem(s) of evil and found that, while there is a consensus that the logical problem of evil as raised by J. L. Mackie has been successfully addressed by Alvin ...
• The “Poor of Christ” and their significant impact on setting the scene for the 16th Century Reformation 

  Müller, Horst (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  During the 500th Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017 a huge emphasis was placed on the main Reformation characters of 1517, especially Martin Luther. Those that preceded him were side-lined. Jan Huss was hardly ...
• The ANC chaplaincy : a religio-political perspective 

  Nthali, Micah Mhlupheki (University of Pretoria, 2019)

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• The decline of Confessional Calvinism among Baptist Associations in the Southern States during the Nineteenth Century 

  Lumpkins, Edgar Peter Frank (University of Pretoria, 2018)

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• A Critical historical evaluation of the Anglican Diocese of Harare's decade of turmoil, 2002-2012 

  Mutamiri, Farai (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The Anglican Diocese of Harare found itself dragged through a decade of turmoil which ran from 2002 to 2012, by the actions of its sitting Bishop, Bishop Nolbert Kunonga who, for reasons, of which some are highlighted in ...
• Faithful Reformation : the Importance of Apostolicity and Consensual Orthodoxy for Emerging Christian Expressions 

  Sharpe, Jonathan (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  In this study, we have considered if, how, or to what extent emerging Christian expressions within the context of the Emerging Church (EC) movement, and related Emerging Missional partners and postcedents, might reform, ...
• The identity of Bernard Mzeki from the formative history of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe (1890-2013) : retracing his life, martyrdom and influence 

  Chawarika, John (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The intention of this investigation was to retrace the life, martyrdom and influence of Bernard Mzeki’s identity from the formative history of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe (1890 up to 2013). This study intended to ...
• Ds. L.E. Brandt (1873 - 1939) as kerklike leier en bouer 

  Botes, Hendrik Jacobus (University of Pretoria, 1989)

  Afrikaans: Louis Ernst Brandt wat op 21 Oktober 1873 te Zoeterwoude in Nederland gebore is, het tussen 1904 en 1939 'n groat bydrae tot die Suid-Afrikaanse kerklike en openbare lewe gemaak. Hy het onder besonder bevoorregte ...
• Die beskuldiging van vrysinnigheid teen die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk : ʼn Herinterpretasie van die teologiese diskoers (1842 - 1894) 

  Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  In this study the accusations of theological liberalism made against the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika is tested to see if they are historically and theologically justified. Four incidents, namely the establisment ...
• An appreciation of the correlation between academic theology and the local church : John Calvin as a vision for contemporary South Africa 

  Womack, Jonathan (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  This work, inspired by the concept of the Pastor-Theologian, explores the correlation between academic theology and the local church in contemporary South Africa and the person of John Calvin. It is motivated by the ...
• From proto-missional to mega-church : a practical-ecclesiological critique of ecclesial “growth” in Korea 

  Lee, Yongsoo (University of Pretoria, 2017)

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• A historical analysis of the Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa’s socio-political and economical influence on Zimbabwe (1890-1990) 

  Mushayavanhu, David (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The PCSA has its roots in the Reformed Tradition, is embedded in the reformed culture, and, as such, it imparted reformed flavour into the community of service in Zimbabwe. This thesis offers a historical analysis and ...
• Die geskieoenis van die apostoliese geloof sending van Suid-Afrika (1908 - 1958) 

  Van der Merwe Burger, Isak Schalk (University of Pretoria, 1987)

  The A.F.M. of S.A. is part of the classical Pentecostal Movement which originated early in the 20th century. It is the oldest Pentecostal Church in South Africa, and among the oldest in the world. The Pentecostal movement ...
• The "life and work" of South African Historiography 

  Taylor, Justin William (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  South Africa has had three periods of historiographical change. As South Africa has transitioned from colonialism, to apartheid, to democracy, historiography has been influenced by those in power. Post-1994 and with the ...
• 'n Kerkhistoriese ondersoek na die onwikkeling van die kalendriese aspekte van die paasfees binne die Christendom in die eerste drie eeue N.C 

  Pretorius, Wilhelm (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The thesis researches the development of the Calendrical Aspects of the Passover within Christianity of the first three centuries AD. It presents the different Calendrical systems, their reason why different Calendrical ...
• Inculturated African spiritual elements in the Johane Masowe weChishanu yeNyenyedzi church in Zimbabwe 

  Musoni, Phillip (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  This study is in the domain of Church History under a sub theme 'Africanisation of Christianity'. Though Africanisation of Christianity is not a modern-day topic in Church History, this study posits that the theme should ...
• Ministry to political prisoners on Robben Island (1960 - 1990) : a Church History approach 

  Mothamaha, Ezekiel Mafoka (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  I have read many articles and seen many stories about Robben Island. What I find lacking in these articles and stories is the role played by the church in relation to ministry to political prisoners. Given my own ...
• A Critical Analysis of the Restoration Movement and its Impact on the Modern Church 

  Greyling, Machiel (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  In 19th Century America a movement arose that grew exponentially in line with the rapid growth of a new nation. Amidst the diversity of Christian groups present at the time a group of Christian leaders sought the need to ...

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