Thesis (D. Min.)--Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 118).

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, 1984. / Includes 2 sermons by Rehwinkel. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 367-373).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, 1992. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 183-195).

Thesis (D.M.A)--University of Texas at Austin, 2005. / Supervisors: Elliott Antokoletz and Phyllis Young. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis project (D. Min.)--Denver Seminary, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 168-172).

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1980. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 169-172).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2005. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 178-184).

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M.A. / The aim of this psychological study was to uncover women minister’s experiences of gender discrimination in the Lutheran Church by using a discourse analysis. Three female participants, who are involved in ministry in the Lutheran Church, were interviewed about their experiences and perceptions of gender discrimination. The resultant texts were analysed using Parker’s (2005) steps to discourse analytic reading. The discourses that were discovered indicate that power struggles are prevalent in the context of gender discrimination. The extent to which an individual opposes gender discrimination is informed by contextual, educational and historical factors. In addition to this, gender discrimination within the church is easily legitimised – to a large extent by women – through discourses, such as Biblical texts.

This dissertation reflects on the problem of the Evangelical Lutheran church in Southern Africa. In my deliberations I have indicated that, there is a gap that needs to be closed, since the Evangelical Lutheran missionaries have left the Country. When (ELCSA) Evangelical Lutheran church in Southern Africa, took over the church leadership in 1972. We thought that, the local church leadership was matured enough, to lead the church and confront the challenges of the day. On my assessment and research, I have discovered that, the problems within the Evangelical Lutheran church are growing day by day, at some stage is even worse. My other concern is that, since missionaries left the use of comprehensive mission (Kerygma; Diakonia, Leitorgia and Koinonia).Comprehensive mission is the backbone of the church, once you missed it, you have failed the church. In my conclusion, I would like to say, the church has a future provided if it can treat these challenges in a positive manner. / Dissertation (MA(Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Science of Religion and Missiology / unrestricted