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Die NG Kerk, apartheid en die Christelike instituut van Suidelike AfrikaVan Rooyen, Jan Hendrik Petrus 18 May 1990 (has links)
Apartheid had long been an everyday practice in South Africa when
the NG Kerk threw its weight behind it during the third decade of
the twentieth century. However, it did not take long before the
church began playing a leading role in this respect. During the
fourth and fifth decades many decisions and publications underscored
the church's conviction that the policy of separate
development was based on Scripture. The South African Government
and the National Party Government, in particular, were certain of
the co-operation of the NG Kerk not only in the establishment of
this policy but also in the extension thereof to cover all the
facets of social, economical and political life.
Although the NG Kerk, on many occasions, reiterated that the
policy should be implemented with justice and compassion, it was
always clear that apartheid as a policy that was based on colour
could only result in discrimination against, and injustice to,
people of colour. This resulted in growing resistance by blacks,
coloureds and Indians since the beginning of the century. The
resistance increased rapidly after the National Party took over
the government of the country in 1948 and proceeded to intensify
this policy by applying it to all levels of the political and
societal life.
On March 21 1960 thousands of blacks marched to the police
station in Sharpeville to protest against the pass laws. This
resulted in the police killing 69 blacks and wounding 180 in a
panic reaction which caused not only a worldwide wave of
indignation and protest but also increased racial tension in
South Africa. The World Council of Churches in conjunction with
the local member churches immediately arranged the Cottesloe
Conference to discuss possible solutions to the racial problems.
The proposals of this conference which was held in December 1960
met with strong opposition from Government and were eventually
completely smothered by the Church leadership. The proposals
were unacceptable because they smacked too much of criticism of
apartheid. Notwithstanding the strong political and ecclesiastical
rejection of Cottesloe, a group of church leaders nevertheless
decided to establish the publication Pro Veritate, and soon
afterwards the Christian Institute of Southern Africa was founded
in an effort to give scriptural witness in South Africa.
Pro Veritate, which later served as the mouthpiece of the Christian
Institute (CI) and the CI itself, were - since their inception
- seen as contentious issues by both the NG Kerk and
Government because of the challenge to apartheid. The church
immediately instituted strong measures to suppress Pro Veritate
and the Christian Institute initiatives. This was applauded from
the political side, particularly in the Transvaal, where certain
Afrikaans newspapers gave their full support to it. Decisions
were taken by the Southern Transvaal Synod to discourage ministers
from contributing to Pro Veri tate and to prevent them from
becoming members of the CI. The CI leaders, in particular, had
to be silenced. After the General Synod finally rejected the
Christian Institute, a long and heart-rending history of church
persecution of Naude as leader and Engelbrecht as theologian of
the CI followed. It all took place within the boundaries of the
Parkhurst parish, of which the Naude and Engelbrecht families
were members. Parkhurst parish was part of the circuit of
Johannesburg. Strong pressure was exerted on the church council
of Parkhurst and the circuit of Johannesburg to censure these
members in order to silence them. Disciplinary measures had to
be employed to get rid of these voices against the policy of
separateness. The church leadership played a prominent role in
these efforts. In the intensity with which the campaign was
waged in and through the circuit of Johannesburg and the Parkhurst
parish, it became evident - as nowhere else - how strong
the NG Kerk felt about apartheid. When eventually the Government
investigated and banned the CI and confined Dr Naude to his home,
the church silently acclaimed what was being done. After all,
the NG Kerk had from the very beginning not differed from the
Government with regard to the CI.
The biblical protest of the CI against apartheid was, of
necessity, also a protest against the close ties of the NG Kerk
with the Government and National Party. With time, however, the
CI also moved into a process of politicisation. Black power and
black political aspirations became the major driving forces
behind the CI. In the middle seventies it became increasingly
clear that a strong relationship had developed between the CI and
the African National Congress (ANC).
The history of the CI ended in immense irony. This organisation
which took its stand on Scripture and courageously warned against
the support by the church of a political party and structural
violence in serving apartheid, ended in close co-operation with
the ANC as a political party which committed itself to the armed
struggle to overthrow the Government.
There was also the irony that in their struggle against the
ali gnment of the NG Kerk wi th the political theology to the
right, the CI and its director aligned themselves to a South
African version of the theology of liberation - a political
theology to the left in which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is
struck in the heart. And just as the NG Kerk in its political
alignment remained silent about the violence of apartheid - so
the CI eventually became silent about the violence of the political
party in its struggle against apartheid.
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The role of evangelical leadership in Uganda for effective church ministry: a strategic practical theological study / by Asea, B.K. WilsonAsea, Wilson, 1973- January 2012 (has links)
God is the ultimate leader, and the church leadership mandate and responsibility is from Him. The Lord prepares those He calls to take leadership responsibilities. He does not intend to use persons who are not properly equipped and developed to occupy high leadership positions in the church. Hence church leaders in evangelical churches in Uganda who wish to be proficiently used by God should be holistically trained in theology and leadership for effective church ministry and church growth.
However, lack of proper leadership training poses a huge challenge to evangelical churches in Uganda. The traditional theological educational system in Uganda is too academic, paying too little attention to practical relevance; to pastoral ministry, mission and spiritual formation. In addition, the weak relationship of many Pentecostal leaders with theological training in Uganda has led to dead intellectualism and heresy upon heresy. As such these church leaders do not address the felt needs of the church correctly.
This study commences by noting the limitations of leadership training models of ministers, and the lack of theological and leadership training, especially among many Pentecostal pastors in Uganda. It is divided into three phases. The first phase focuses on basic-theoretical principles, the second on meta-theoretical guidelines and empirical findings and the third phase focuses on critical-hermeneutical interaction between the basis-theoretical principles and the meta-theoretical guidelines.
The purpose of the basis-theoretical perspectives was to explore the role played by different categories of leaders in the Bible: visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders, and to research early church fathers and other historical church leadership. Visionary leadership functioned as change agents: brought change in the church, and new life in the people of God. Administrative leadership performed the task of governance and guidance: teaching, discipline, conflict resolution and the management of resources. Shepherd-servant leadership cared for the daily needs of church family; not only the spiritually weak, but also physical sick and the needy. The autocratic leaders ruled over others and democratic leaders shared responsibilities.
In the meta-theoretical perspectives a literature study was conducted of recent research in Sociology on the challenges encountered by visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders in Uganda and approaches to each. An empirical study consisting of the quantitative interviews with a selected group of Uganda evangelical leaders was also carried out to establish the challenges and approaches to these challenges. A practice- theoretical perspective offers some guiding principles to the evangelical leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. / Thesis (PhD (Pastoral Studies))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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Music ministry in the missional worship service of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa / Colin Archibald CampbellCampbell, Colin Archibald, 1970- January 2013 (has links)
This thesis investigated the approach to, and the conducting of worship services in ten missional faith communities of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa during the period 2004 – 2009. It investigated the shift in theological paradigm (towards mission) taking place in the Dutch Reformed Church from 2002 onwards, and the effects thereof on liturgy and music in the worship domain.
In order to contextualise the liturgical developments emanating from the case studies, the history and liturgy of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa were traced back to the early Dutch pastors arriving with the first settlers at the Cape Colony in 1652. The historical events leading to the Dutch Reformed Church being labelled as the state church and its sanctioning of the apartheid ideology were placed in perspective as a result of the successes of missionary work in South Africa.
The missional paradigm was unpacked according to the missio Dei. God is the primal agent in mission and calls His church into mission, and sending the church to restore society. Created in the imago Dei, human beings have a responsibility towards contextual society in everyday life. Missional worship therefore becomes a paradigmatic way of life. God is the focal point in worship and liturgy: it is all about God.
The core of the research revolves around the ten missional faith communities, eight of which were part of the initial Southern African Partnership for Missional Churches project. Unstructured interviews were conducted with pastors, musicians and persons involved in the focussed missional activities within these congregations. Having an insider's perspective on the project, the researcher included his own narrative in order to further underline the changes taking place in the worship domain.
Liturgy in the faith communities under investigation was found to be shifting towards ecumenical models: the gathering, the service of the Word, the service of the Table, and the sending. A trend to celebrate the Eucharist/Holy Communion more frequently than the tradition dictated was also noted in the communities. In general, a more creative approach towards the planning and execution of liturgy has been observed – this freedom allowing for the Holy Spirit to move the faith community during worship, and was vastly different to the cognitive historical liturgy.
The music ministry has developed into a new paradigm from the historical role of the organist. Music was found to become a focal point, manifesting as liturgical art, pointing towards God and enabling the faith community to meet God in worship. This led to the change in the role of the church musician in terms of scope and spiritual/religious value. The shift towards leading the liturgy and shaping the faith community through music has been noted – thus establishing a music ministry.
The Eucharist/Holy Communion is presented as a metaphor, the underlying basis for a model in music ministry. Music ministry is now defined under the theological lens as being sacramental in nature. In closing, recommendations are made to address the re-education of church musicians and theologians to deal with the theological changes taking place in worship. / Thesis (PhD (Music))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Christosentriese prediking in die AP Kerk : 'n prakties-teologiese studie / Hendrik Schalk Willem Strauss.Strauss, Hendrik Schalk Willem January 2012 (has links)
Christocentric preaching in the AP Church – a practical theological study, is a dissertation wherein Christocentric preaching from the patriarchal narratives by AP Church preachers, is being investigated to determine to what extend it complies with the basic principles of Christocentric preaching. This research found that the preaching from the patriarchal narratives by participating preachers of the AP Church, does not truly answer to the basic principles of Christocentric preaching. A clearly defined Christocentric approach which set out the basic principles for responsible Christocentric preaching, would improve the Christocentricity of Old Testament preaching, more specifically the patriarchal narratives, in the AP Church. A modified version of Osmers’ practical-theological model was utilized as method of research. It entails hermeneutical and normative, empirical and interpretative, as well as strategic aspects.
The following goals are set for the study:
Hermeneutical and normative
i) To determine perspectives from Scripture for the research concept Christocentric preaching regarding passages from Genesis 12-50.
Empirical and interpretative
ii) To determine to what extend sermons in the AP Church based on passages from Genesis 12-50, are truly Christocentric.
iii) To determine to what extend preachers of the AP Church consciously make use of a base theory regarding Christocentric preaching when preaching on passages from Genesis 12-50.
Strategically
To provide effective, yet Biblical guidelines for Christocentric preaching on passages from Genesis 12-50.
In order to reach the above mentioned goals, the following aspects are discussed in the course of the study:
Perspectives from Scripture for the research concept Christocentric preaching are determined by, among others, illuminating the unique nature and specific characteristics of the Hebrew narrative. The focus on the hermeneutical challenge offers perspectives on decisive considerations when handling Scripture, an exegetical method conducive to Christocentric preaching, as well as perspectives on a meaningful transition to Christ from the Old Testament text. The focus on the homiletic challenge indicates expository preaching as the most appropriate vehicle for responsible Christocentric preaching.
From the hermeneutical and normative perspectives, a certain criteria is derived which served as a guideline for the evaluation of sixteen sermons and devotions by AP Church preachers in order to determine their Christocentricity. Flowing from this, six themes are determined on the basis of which unstructured interviews with five preachers of the AP Church are conducted. These analyses and interviews show the absence of a clearly formulated base theory regarding Christocentric preaching at participating AP Church preachers.
Christocentric preaching in the AP Church – a practical theological study offers guidelines for responsible Christocentric preaching from the patriarchal narratives by concentrating on certain points of departure in respect of the Old Testament, key hermeneutical aspects, a meaningful transition from the Old Testament to Christ as well as important homiletic aspects. / Thesis (MTh (Homiletics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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The role of evangelical leadership in Uganda for effective church ministry: a strategic practical theological study / by Asea, B.K. WilsonAsea, Wilson, 1973- January 2012 (has links)
God is the ultimate leader, and the church leadership mandate and responsibility is from Him. The Lord prepares those He calls to take leadership responsibilities. He does not intend to use persons who are not properly equipped and developed to occupy high leadership positions in the church. Hence church leaders in evangelical churches in Uganda who wish to be proficiently used by God should be holistically trained in theology and leadership for effective church ministry and church growth.
However, lack of proper leadership training poses a huge challenge to evangelical churches in Uganda. The traditional theological educational system in Uganda is too academic, paying too little attention to practical relevance; to pastoral ministry, mission and spiritual formation. In addition, the weak relationship of many Pentecostal leaders with theological training in Uganda has led to dead intellectualism and heresy upon heresy. As such these church leaders do not address the felt needs of the church correctly.
This study commences by noting the limitations of leadership training models of ministers, and the lack of theological and leadership training, especially among many Pentecostal pastors in Uganda. It is divided into three phases. The first phase focuses on basic-theoretical principles, the second on meta-theoretical guidelines and empirical findings and the third phase focuses on critical-hermeneutical interaction between the basis-theoretical principles and the meta-theoretical guidelines.
The purpose of the basis-theoretical perspectives was to explore the role played by different categories of leaders in the Bible: visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders, and to research early church fathers and other historical church leadership. Visionary leadership functioned as change agents: brought change in the church, and new life in the people of God. Administrative leadership performed the task of governance and guidance: teaching, discipline, conflict resolution and the management of resources. Shepherd-servant leadership cared for the daily needs of church family; not only the spiritually weak, but also physical sick and the needy. The autocratic leaders ruled over others and democratic leaders shared responsibilities.
In the meta-theoretical perspectives a literature study was conducted of recent research in Sociology on the challenges encountered by visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders in Uganda and approaches to each. An empirical study consisting of the quantitative interviews with a selected group of Uganda evangelical leaders was also carried out to establish the challenges and approaches to these challenges. A practice- theoretical perspective offers some guiding principles to the evangelical leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. / Thesis (PhD (Pastoral Studies))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013
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Music ministry in the missional worship service of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa / Colin Archibald CampbellCampbell, Colin Archibald, 1970- January 2013 (has links)
This thesis investigated the approach to, and the conducting of worship services in ten missional faith communities of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa during the period 2004 – 2009. It investigated the shift in theological paradigm (towards mission) taking place in the Dutch Reformed Church from 2002 onwards, and the effects thereof on liturgy and music in the worship domain.
In order to contextualise the liturgical developments emanating from the case studies, the history and liturgy of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa were traced back to the early Dutch pastors arriving with the first settlers at the Cape Colony in 1652. The historical events leading to the Dutch Reformed Church being labelled as the state church and its sanctioning of the apartheid ideology were placed in perspective as a result of the successes of missionary work in South Africa.
The missional paradigm was unpacked according to the missio Dei. God is the primal agent in mission and calls His church into mission, and sending the church to restore society. Created in the imago Dei, human beings have a responsibility towards contextual society in everyday life. Missional worship therefore becomes a paradigmatic way of life. God is the focal point in worship and liturgy: it is all about God.
The core of the research revolves around the ten missional faith communities, eight of which were part of the initial Southern African Partnership for Missional Churches project. Unstructured interviews were conducted with pastors, musicians and persons involved in the focussed missional activities within these congregations. Having an insider's perspective on the project, the researcher included his own narrative in order to further underline the changes taking place in the worship domain.
Liturgy in the faith communities under investigation was found to be shifting towards ecumenical models: the gathering, the service of the Word, the service of the Table, and the sending. A trend to celebrate the Eucharist/Holy Communion more frequently than the tradition dictated was also noted in the communities. In general, a more creative approach towards the planning and execution of liturgy has been observed – this freedom allowing for the Holy Spirit to move the faith community during worship, and was vastly different to the cognitive historical liturgy.
The music ministry has developed into a new paradigm from the historical role of the organist. Music was found to become a focal point, manifesting as liturgical art, pointing towards God and enabling the faith community to meet God in worship. This led to the change in the role of the church musician in terms of scope and spiritual/religious value. The shift towards leading the liturgy and shaping the faith community through music has been noted – thus establishing a music ministry.
The Eucharist/Holy Communion is presented as a metaphor, the underlying basis for a model in music ministry. Music ministry is now defined under the theological lens as being sacramental in nature. In closing, recommendations are made to address the re-education of church musicians and theologians to deal with the theological changes taking place in worship. / Thesis (PhD (Music))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Christosentriese prediking in die AP Kerk : 'n prakties-teologiese studie / Hendrik Schalk Willem Strauss.Strauss, Hendrik Schalk Willem January 2012 (has links)
Christocentric preaching in the AP Church – a practical theological study, is a dissertation wherein Christocentric preaching from the patriarchal narratives by AP Church preachers, is being investigated to determine to what extend it complies with the basic principles of Christocentric preaching. This research found that the preaching from the patriarchal narratives by participating preachers of the AP Church, does not truly answer to the basic principles of Christocentric preaching. A clearly defined Christocentric approach which set out the basic principles for responsible Christocentric preaching, would improve the Christocentricity of Old Testament preaching, more specifically the patriarchal narratives, in the AP Church. A modified version of Osmers’ practical-theological model was utilized as method of research. It entails hermeneutical and normative, empirical and interpretative, as well as strategic aspects.
The following goals are set for the study:
Hermeneutical and normative
i) To determine perspectives from Scripture for the research concept Christocentric preaching regarding passages from Genesis 12-50.
Empirical and interpretative
ii) To determine to what extend sermons in the AP Church based on passages from Genesis 12-50, are truly Christocentric.
iii) To determine to what extend preachers of the AP Church consciously make use of a base theory regarding Christocentric preaching when preaching on passages from Genesis 12-50.
Strategically
To provide effective, yet Biblical guidelines for Christocentric preaching on passages from Genesis 12-50.
In order to reach the above mentioned goals, the following aspects are discussed in the course of the study:
Perspectives from Scripture for the research concept Christocentric preaching are determined by, among others, illuminating the unique nature and specific characteristics of the Hebrew narrative. The focus on the hermeneutical challenge offers perspectives on decisive considerations when handling Scripture, an exegetical method conducive to Christocentric preaching, as well as perspectives on a meaningful transition to Christ from the Old Testament text. The focus on the homiletic challenge indicates expository preaching as the most appropriate vehicle for responsible Christocentric preaching.
From the hermeneutical and normative perspectives, a certain criteria is derived which served as a guideline for the evaluation of sixteen sermons and devotions by AP Church preachers in order to determine their Christocentricity. Flowing from this, six themes are determined on the basis of which unstructured interviews with five preachers of the AP Church are conducted. These analyses and interviews show the absence of a clearly formulated base theory regarding Christocentric preaching at participating AP Church preachers.
Christocentric preaching in the AP Church – a practical theological study offers guidelines for responsible Christocentric preaching from the patriarchal narratives by concentrating on certain points of departure in respect of the Old Testament, key hermeneutical aspects, a meaningful transition from the Old Testament to Christ as well as important homiletic aspects. / Thesis (MTh (Homiletics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.
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Successio /Ziegler, Mario. January 2007 (has links)
Teilw. zugl.: Saarbrücken, Universiẗat, Diss., 2006.
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Father Yorke and the labor movement in San Francisco, 1900-1910Cronin, Bernard Cornelius, January 1943 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 1943. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-234).
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Father Yorke and the labor movement in San Francisco, 1900-1910Cronin, Bernard Cornelius, January 1943 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Catholic University of America, 1943. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-234).
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