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Soil and blood : Shona traditional region in late 20th century ZimbabweManley, Marcelle 06 1900 (has links)
This qualitative study focuses on two questions:
a) Do present-day Shona still subscribe to the world-view of their ancestors?
b) How does this world-view relate to that of the modern (Western) world?
Interviews were conducted with government representatives, chiefs in Masvingo Province
and people in all walks of life. Virtually all interviewees, even when participating in the
"modern" sector (including Christianity), still subscribe to the traditional system.
Government, however, has adopted the model of the pre-Independence government, with
some concessions to tradition.
The traditional world-view (emphasising its key symbols, blood and soil) and the history of
the two dominant tribes in Masvingo Province are outlined. A case study of a current
chieftaincy dispute illustrates the dilemma.
Conclusion: searching dialogue between the two belief systems is needed to resolve the
potentially creative ambivalence. Some key issues are suggested as starting points for such
dialogue. / M.A. (Religious Studies)
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Soil and blood : Shona traditional region in late 20th century ZimbabweManley, Marcelle 06 1900 (has links)
This qualitative study focuses on two questions:
a) Do present-day Shona still subscribe to the world-view of their ancestors?
b) How does this world-view relate to that of the modern (Western) world?
Interviews were conducted with government representatives, chiefs in Masvingo Province
and people in all walks of life. Virtually all interviewees, even when participating in the
"modern" sector (including Christianity), still subscribe to the traditional system.
Government, however, has adopted the model of the pre-Independence government, with
some concessions to tradition.
The traditional world-view (emphasising its key symbols, blood and soil) and the history of
the two dominant tribes in Masvingo Province are outlined. A case study of a current
chieftaincy dispute illustrates the dilemma.
Conclusion: searching dialogue between the two belief systems is needed to resolve the
potentially creative ambivalence. Some key issues are suggested as starting points for such
dialogue. / M.A. (Religious Studies)
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The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975)Masumbe, Benneth Mhlakaza Chabalala 06 1900 (has links)
This research traces the developments in Europe that led to a rush for foreign missions i
different parts of the world, with specific reference to South Africa. It describes the operations
of the Swiss missionaries in South Africa from 1873 to 1975. This study also evaluates the motives
for the evangelization of the African masses, and contradictions th existed in the relations that
missionaries had with proselytes during the period under review. The sterling contributions of
black evangelists in this period are demonstrated. It cannot be denied that the Swiss missionaries
did a lot of good to the indigenous populac of South Africa-the importance of their services at
Lemana Training Institution (1906) and Elim Hospital (1899) are indelibly inscribed in our
historiography. They should also applauded for their response to the plight of the Shangaans, who
had for reasons unkno
to the researcher been by-passed by other missions during the "scramble for mission fields". But
the missionaries also had their shortcomings, for instance their failure to ind the state to remove
capital punishment from the statute books. They may nonetheless stil continue to be used by the
present government of South Africa to assist in carrying the social transformation process forward. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (History of Education)
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The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975)Masumbe, Benneth Mhlakaza Chabalala 06 1900 (has links)
This research traces the developments in Europe that led to a rush for foreign missions i
different parts of the world, with specific reference to South Africa. It describes the operations
of the Swiss missionaries in South Africa from 1873 to 1975. This study also evaluates the motives
for the evangelization of the African masses, and contradictions th existed in the relations that
missionaries had with proselytes during the period under review. The sterling contributions of
black evangelists in this period are demonstrated. It cannot be denied that the Swiss missionaries
did a lot of good to the indigenous populac of South Africa-the importance of their services at
Lemana Training Institution (1906) and Elim Hospital (1899) are indelibly inscribed in our
historiography. They should also applauded for their response to the plight of the Shangaans, who
had for reasons unkno
to the researcher been by-passed by other missions during the "scramble for mission fields". But
the missionaries also had their shortcomings, for instance their failure to ind the state to remove
capital punishment from the statute books. They may nonetheless stil continue to be used by the
present government of South Africa to assist in carrying the social transformation process forward. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (History of Education)
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