Renkin, WayneDe Beer, Stephanus Francois2017-11-202017-06Wayne Renkin & Stephan de Beer (2017) The Tshwane Homeless Summit as dramaturgy: A contextual, trans-disciplinary epistemology from below, Development Southern Africa, 34:4, 482-496, DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2017.1331834.0376-835X (print)1470-3637 (online)10.1080/0376835X.2017.1331834http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63208In this article we propose a contextual, trans-disciplinary epistemology from below, as explored through the lenses of the Tshwane Homeless Summit and the broader policy-making process of which it formed a part. The article considers the Tshwane Homeless Summit as dramaturgy, wondering whether the stage that was set was predetermined or allowed for dissensus, irruption and surprise. The reflection of this article departs from a contextual theological perspective, suggesting that a contextual, trans-disciplinary epistemology from below requires a contextual spirituality in which the homeless/God will take centre stage.en© 2017 Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC). This is an electronic version of an article published in Development Southern Africa, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 482-496, 2017. doi : 10.1080/0376835X.2017.1331834. Development Southern Africa is available online at : http://www.tandfonline.comloi/cdsa20.DramaturgyContextualTrans-disciplinary epistemologyHomelessnessFrom belowTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-11SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsPostprint Article