Van Deventer, Wilhelm2015-09-182015-09-182015-06-18Van Deventer, W., 2015, 'Vhuthu in the muta: A practical theologian’s autoethnographic journey', Verbum et Ecclesia 36(2), Art. #1435, 8 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/ve.v36i2.1435.10.4102/ve.v36i2.14351609-9982 (print)2074-7705 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49969A practical theologian constructs his autoethnographic and interactive narrative with Venda people and others. His own journey is integrated with those of church and community members. These joint lived experiences were shared in the households and families of the relevant co-participants. The concept of Vhuthu in the muta is explored in relation to its potential and problematics by means of autoethnographic stories, relevant literature, art, poems and linguistics. The article appreciatively and critically reflects upon Vhuthu and its possible value for practical theology.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Venda peopleAutoethnographic storiesInteractive narrativeChurch membersCommunity membersVhuthu in the mutaVhuthuPractical theologyTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle