The main problem, which this study aims to address is: what Biblical counselling can
be given to Sotho Christian members who believe in Witchcraft?
In addressing this problem the study will attempt to answer the following questions:
What is the Scriptural message concerning witchcraft?
What effect does the problem of limited cosmic good; fear and doubt about
one's life-force have on Christians of the Reformed Churches in the resort of
Synod Midlands?
What guidelines can be developed to contribute in pastoral counselling for
members who strongly believe in witchcraft?
Therefore the aim of this study is to investigate and propose guidelines for
counselling Sotho Christian members who believe in witchcraft.
The study utilises Zerfass's model for research to form a basis theory, meta-theory
and practical theoretical guidelines and methodology (Heyns & Pieterse, 1990:35-36).
The study compares a Scriptural perspective about witchcraft practice with the
practical situation that Sotho Christian members find in their daily lives. The
following key words and phrases direct the focus of the study: limited cosmic good,
fear, and doubt about someone's life-force. Scriptural perspectives and the key words
are researched in detail, compared and evaluated Biblically. The conclusion provides
guidelines from a Christian perspective to help Sotho Christian members who believe
in witchcraft.
These guidelines may only be effective when Sotho Christian members and Christian
counsellors follow them. It is the duty of the Church of God to promote those Biblical
guidelines and it is also the duty of the Sotho Christian members to apply them fully
in their daily lives. / Thesis (M.A. (Pastoral))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/1184 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | Semenya, David Kwena |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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