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101	Preparation for a christian marriage: a qualitative investigation of the marriage preparation course at Christ Church Constantia Syphys, Matthew Tertius 30 November 2007 (has links) As sometime course facilitator of the Marriage Preparation Course of my faith community, an Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I had become curious as to what meaning the couples had constructed of their participation in these courses, particularly relating to both the content and style of facilitating the Course. The research finding determined that the main value of the Course had been that the group discussions enabled couples to explore their personal positions on a number of issues related to marriage. The adoption of participative action research as a broad model for the Course is recommended to encourage the engagement between premarital couples and the course facilitator to create/find knowledges and practices that will prepare them for marriage. Furthermore, the course facilitator should adopt a not-knowing, curious stance toward the elements of marriage under discussion, employing the narrative tools of externalisation and deconstructive questioning to facilitate the couples' meaning-making. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th.(Specialization in Pastoral Therapy) Post-modern practical theology Social constructionism Participative action research Case study Marriage preparation Premarital counselling Narrative approach Qualitative research approach 259.1309687355
102	The theological education by extension (T.E.E.) programme of the Anglican church of Kenya Oriedo, Simon John 03 1900 (has links) This evaluation study was conducted to determine whether or not the Theological Education by Extension (TEE) Programme, of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) is a suitable means of training lay church workers for pastoral ministry. The research was carried out to asses the TEE Programme already in progress. As the Anglican Church of Kenya continues to grow, there is need for training of church workers, using a cost effective programme, without compromising the quality of the church workers. The research sampled five out of the twenty-nine ACK Dioceses, in which the TEE Programme is vibrant. In the five dioceses, the research further sampled lay leaders already in the church ministry. The research took the form of cycles in which implementation stages were conducted. The result of the research was interpreted to draw the conclusion of the purpose of evaluation of the programme. / Open Distance Learning / M. Ed. (Open and Distance Learning Theological education Anglican church of Kenya Open distance education 299.61330968758 Witchcraft--South Africa--Qumbu Hlubi (African people--Religion
103	150 Years of mission-churches in Swaziland, 1844-1994 elitism : a factor in the growth and decline Froise, Marjorie 11 1900 (has links) In 1994, Swaziland celebrated 150 years of Christianity. Three distinct eras are identified in the history of mission-church growth, each of which is related to elitism. 1884 saw the start of missions is Swaziland, but this effort was short-lived. The mission became caught up in internecine warfare, the resident missionary and the Swazi Christian community fled to Natal where the church grew and matured in exile during a period of missionary lacuna in Swaziland itself. After thirty-six years, the missionaries were once again allowed to settle in Swaziland and the church grew rapidly, mainly as a result of the widespread institutional work undertaken. Soon an elite Christian community developed as people came to identify with a mission or church, many of whom had little Christian commitment. In 1%8, Swaziland was granted independence. A return to culture accompanied a strong wave of nationalism. Mission-church growth in this period declined as those, whose commitment to the Christian faith was shallow, returned to culture or joined one of the Independent churches which catered for varying degrees of syncretism The third era outlined in this study is one of secularisation. Family structures were eroded, materialism took hold and the church was in danger of becoming irrelevant. The older churches continue their decline, but new churches, appealing particularly to the new elite, are growing. / Christian spirituality, Church history and Missiology / Th.M.(Missiology) Swaziland Churches in Swaziland Elitism in Swaziland Church growth, Swaziland Christianity in Swaziland Religion, Swaziland Wesleyan Church, Swaziland Anglican Church, Swaziland Christianity and culture, Swaziland 266.0096887 Missions -- Swaziland Church growth -- Swaziland Christianity and culture -- Swaziland Swaziland -- Church history
104	An historical study of the diocese of St John of the Church of the Province of South Africa, with special reference to Bishop Callaway's vision of a black clergy Dibb, Andrew Malcolm Thomas 11 1900 (has links) An historical study of the Diocese of St John's of the Church of the Province of South Africa, with special reference to Bishop Callaway's vision of a black clergy Henry Callaway (1813 - 1890) came to South Africa with Colenso. In 1857 he founded a mission at Springvale, and later at Highflats and Clydesdale. He was highly respected as an expert in the Zulu language, customs and religion. He became bishop of St John's in 1874. Callaway developed St John's from four isolated mission stations into a thriving diocese. He laid the foundations of education and health systems as well as organising the Church itself. Of special interest was the training a core of black clergy to carry the church to the people. Callaway resigned because of ill health in 1886. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / Th. M. (Church History) Callaway, Henry Diocese of St. John's Anglican Church Springvale Umtata Clergy training Black Clergy Historiography 283.68791 Callaway, Henry, 1817-1890 Clergy -- Training of -- South Africa.
105	Jesu Kreste, Khosi ea rona, o tsohile! : a study of oral communication in an Easter Vigil. Lubbe, Linda Mary 01 1900 (has links) This dissertation examines the dynamics of the oral communication which takes place in the Easter Vigil at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Thaba 'Nchu. The study uses an analytical framework drawn from Orality Theory and Speech Act Theory, to analyse oral communication in the preaching and singing of the Vigil. Through an approach of Participant Observation, details were obtained of the Easter Vigils of 1994, 1995 and 1996. The historical and cultural background of this All-Night Vigil is traced in European Church History and African Traditional Religion. The roles of the Mothers' Union, the St. Agnes Guild and the Guild of Bernard Mizeki are also highlighted. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M.Th (Missiology) Easter Vigil. Orality Theory. Speech Act Theory. Preaching. Chorus Singing. Revival. Anglican Church. Mothers' Union. Bernard Mizeki Guild. St. Agnes Guild. 264.035 Anglican Communion -- Sermons. St. Augustine's Church (Thaba`Nchu
106	The subversion of patriarchy: exploring pastoral care with men in the Church of the Province of South Africa on the East Rand Bannerman, David Hugh 30 November 2007 (has links) This dissertation is concerned with pastoral care with men in the Anglican Church. It is grounded in the rapidly changing post-apartheid years in the East Rand region of South Africa. It seeks to explore through participatory action research the negative effects of patriarchy as a discourse of power and entitlement on the lives of men of differing cultures in South Africa as victims and perpetrators of abuse. It also seeks to explore ways of pastorally caring with men through the creation of participative care groups that enable personal stories of men to be told, invitations to responsibility for abuse made, and the negative effects of patriarchal cultural and theological discourse deconstructed, and alternate understandings of masculinity constructed and performed. The work is done from a contextual theology, pro-feminist perspective, and collaborating with postmodern philosophers Derrida and Foucault, the social anthropologist Bruner and the narrative therapists White, Epston and Jenkins. / Practical Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology, Specialisation in Pastoral Therapy Epston and Jenkins White Bruner Discourse Power Entitlement Abuse Responsibility Masculinity Contextual theology Narrative therapy Pro-feminist Participatory action research Reconstruction Derrida Foucault Patriarchy Anglican Church Post-apartheid South Africa Pastoral care 259.08828368 Narrative therapy -- South Africa
107	The role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and Aids in the Limpopo province Useh, Rosa Isegbuyota 30 June 2006 (has links) This study examined the role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS in the Limpopo Province, South Africa, using a random sample of 51 members of the Zoutpansberg parish. The study found that the Church currently contributes to the prevention of the spread of HIV among its congregation through HIV-related activities to reduce stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). At the same time, however, much still needs to be done in the areas of cultural perception, sexual practices, and myths surrounding HIV and AIDS. Most of the respondents indicated that they would like to see the Church play an active role in voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), marital counselling, and encouraging openness with regard to HIV and AIDS. It is recommended that the Church should extend its activities to include members of the community outside the congregation in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies) Anglican Church Prevention of HIV and AIDS Role of the church World Council of Churches 261.8321969792
108	Mission on the margins : the work of the Anglican Diocese of Bujumbura in the community of Bwiza Bahizi, Thierry 01 1900 (has links) This study uses a praxis cycle approach to evaluate the work of the Anglican Diocese of Bujumbura in the community of Bwiza, a marginalised urban community in Bujumbura. In Chapter 2 it analyses the context of urbanisation in Burundi, with special reference to Bujumbura as capital. It then examines the work of the Diocese of Bujumbura in that urban setting in Chapter 3, against the background of Burundi’s religious composition and the history of the Anglican Church in Burundi as a whole. Chapter 4, gives a review of publications devoted to urban mission and theology. Special attention is given to liberation theology and the particular way it addresses poverty. Chapter 5 reports the findings of interviews and focus groups conducted with members of various churches in the community of Bwiza. In Chapter 6 these findings are interpreted missiologically, and the final chapter (7) suggests some issues for further research. The study explores the causes of poverty in Bwiza and suggests practical contributions that can bring about positive change. The main concern of the study is to bring awareness to the churches about the urgent need for urban ministry. It also explores possible solutions to urban poverty. The other concern of this study is to provide a basis for an urban mission strategy for the Anglican Church, which could assist other churches and all faith based organisations serving in urban settings. / Christian Spirituality, Church History & Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology, with specialisation in Urban Ministry) Refugees Liberation theology Urban ministry Urban theology Holistic mission Community transformation Marginal urban communities Poverty Anglican Church Bujumbura Bwiza 266.367572 City churches -- Burundi -- Bujumbura City clergy -- Burundi -- Bujumbura
109	The role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and Aids in the Limpopo province Useh, Rosa Isegbuyota 30 June 2006 (has links) This study examined the role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS in the Limpopo Province, South Africa, using a random sample of 51 members of the Zoutpansberg parish. The study found that the Church currently contributes to the prevention of the spread of HIV among its congregation through HIV-related activities to reduce stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). At the same time, however, much still needs to be done in the areas of cultural perception, sexual practices, and myths surrounding HIV and AIDS. Most of the respondents indicated that they would like to see the Church play an active role in voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), marital counselling, and encouraging openness with regard to HIV and AIDS. It is recommended that the Church should extend its activities to include members of the community outside the congregation in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies) Anglican Church Prevention of HIV and AIDS Role of the church World Council of Churches 261.8321969792
110	The subversion of patriarchy: exploring pastoral care with men in the Church of the Province of South Africa on the East Rand Bannerman, David Hugh 30 November 2007 (has links) This dissertation is concerned with pastoral care with men in the Anglican Church. It is grounded in the rapidly changing post-apartheid years in the East Rand region of South Africa. It seeks to explore through participatory action research the negative effects of patriarchy as a discourse of power and entitlement on the lives of men of differing cultures in South Africa as victims and perpetrators of abuse. It also seeks to explore ways of pastorally caring with men through the creation of participative care groups that enable personal stories of men to be told, invitations to responsibility for abuse made, and the negative effects of patriarchal cultural and theological discourse deconstructed, and alternate understandings of masculinity constructed and performed. The work is done from a contextual theology, pro-feminist perspective, and collaborating with postmodern philosophers Derrida and Foucault, the social anthropologist Bruner and the narrative therapists White, Epston and Jenkins. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology, Specialisation in Pastoral Therapy Epston and Jenkins White Bruner Discourse Power Entitlement Abuse Responsibility Masculinity Contextual theology Narrative therapy Pro-feminist Participatory action research Reconstruction Derrida Foucault Patriarchy Anglican Church Post-apartheid South Africa Pastoral care 259.08828368 Narrative therapy -- South Africa

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