This thesis is a study of the theological views of a leading Victorian evangelical Anglican, Bishop John Charles Ryle. The main sources for the study are the bishop's extensive writings, which run to some seven thousand pages. Ryle's writings, for the most part, are occasional, pastoral and evangelistic, but they are suffused with theological concern, to the extent that a "systematic theology" can almost be compiled from them. Because of this, the method adopted in this work is to study Ryle's writings according to the traditional theological "loci," and to analyse his understanding of each of them. The study also seeks to make the analysis in the light of the historical theological and ecclesiastical background to his writings, particularly as Ryle frequently interacted with the various disparate elements that comprised the Victorian religious scene. The most extensive studies in this thesis relate to Ryle's exposition of the distinctive emphases of Evangelicalism, viz. the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture, human depravity, the Atonement, and the saving and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. Other important areas are the sacraments, in which Ryle engages in a strong polemic against the Anglo-Catholics of his day, and the doctrine of the Church. The thesis emphasises some characteristics of Ryle's theology, in particular its biblical basis, traditional orthodoxy, evangelicalism and moderate Calvinism. An interesting feature of Ryle's work is his polemic, which is directed against the newly emerging liberals, and the increasingly influential Anglo-Catholics. We also take note of Ryle's style of presentation, including his simplicity of expression, strong pastoral application, and his didactic method of inculcation by repetition. The thesis concludes with a resume of his work, a description of its character, together with a constructive critique and evaluation, and an indication of Ryle's importance for our own day. / Thesis (DPhil)--PU for CHE, 1992.

The aim of this study is to investigate conflict as a literary technique in general, and in J. M. Ntsime's play, Pelo e ja Serati, in particular. The discussion will focus on the structural causes and the effect of conflict in drama. The study comprises seven chapters. The aim, scope and methods of research are outlined and motivated in chapter one. The second chapter provides background about Ntsime's text. This mise en scene includes a plot summary, discussion of the genre of the play as well as information about the cast of characters. The chapter further considers some of the aspects upon which conflict relies, including characterisation, naming and setting. The third chapter offers some theoretical perspectives on conflict in general. These serve to determine the nature of conflict and its importance in drama. Chapter four deals with the structural analysis of conflict in Pelo e ja Serati. Emphasis is placed on the internal structure of conflict, to demonstrate its vital role in the development of dramatic action, from the beginning of the play through to its conclusion. Chapter five explores the relationship between dialogue and conflict in the play. It explores the ways in which dialogue develops and sustains conflict, Chapter six focuses on the style of the author. It discusses general stylistic techniques, including poetic language, imagery, proverbs and idioms. Particular attention was given to the use of these devices in Pelo e ja Serati and the manner in which they develop and sustain the conflict. Chapter seven revisits the main points of the study. By way of conclusion, I argued that the moral and ethical lessons portrayed by Ntsime in Pelo e ja Serati remain relevant to today's reader/audience. / Thesis (MA)--PU for CHE, 1999

The aim of this study was to explore representation and use of character in J. M. Ntsime's play, Pelo e ja Serati, with special reference to the ways in which the general attitudes and thinking processes of the characters are influenced by the social environment in which they find themselves. Conflict between traditional and modern marriage customs, a major theme of Ntsime's play, will also be examined. Although this study confines itself to Ntsime's drama, it intends to highlight the significance of characterisation in plays generally. Reference will be made to the views of, inter alia, Levitt, Pfister and Barry. This study comprises a total of seven chapters, including the introduction which details the aim, scope and method of research. Chapter two provides a backdrop to the analysis, exploring the life and career of J. M. Ntsime and also summarises the cast of characters and the plot of Pelo e ia Serati. Following this mise en scene, chapter three takes up the concept of "characterisation" and considers the author's use of setting (temporal as well as geographical) and the significance of place names. Chapter four focuses on one of Ntsime's most effective methods of characterisation, his naming of the characters. Chapter five examines Ntsime's use of imagery and comparison. Chapter six considers the crucial role of conflict in Peto e ja Serati. Here, I examine the fundamental conflict between traditional and modern marriage customs as well as the character Dithole's personal struggle between duty/destiny and desire. Chapter seven concludes this minidissertation by considering, in the spirit of comedy, the lessons about social change contained in the play. / Thesis (MA)--PU for CHE, 1999

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The introduction deals with the state of philosophy and science at the time McKinney constructed his theory. It introduces McKinney, his books and their public reception to the reader. Chapter One closely follows the development of McKinney's arguments as he expounded them in his first philosophical work, “The Challenge of Reason”. Chapter Two outlines the challenge McKinney had convincing his audience that his theory was noteworthy. Chapter Three reflects the problems of the modern view of knowledge as described in Chapter One and examines its historical development commencing with Socrates. Chapter Four discusses the 'tension of temperaments', a fundamental aspect of McKinney's theory where individual differences have an important part to play in the initiating of original consciousness. Chapter Five asks the question: What is reason? Here I examine the concept of reason from many angles, especially those that infer reason is a Universal. Chapter Six focuses on modern science. Chapter Seven discusses the three phases of human evolution as McKinney describes them in “The Challenge of Reason”. Chapter Eight explores the topic of pain. Chapter Nine is related to aggression and follows on logically from the discussion of pain covered in the previous chapter. Chapter Ten is about amateur philosophy and deals with the attitude of philosophers and scientists towards knowledge. Chapter Eleven deals with the problem of language. Chapter Twelve deals with the modern crisis of feeling and thought. It attempts to observe how McKinney's theory might extend to the everyday world. Chapter Thirteen is my last word on the subject of McKinney's philosophy. It is a brief personal expression of what I think McKinney is attempting to say. I have included an appendix, which expresses McKinney's ideas, mostly using his own words. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2005.

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