The dissertation underlines an approach towards mission, where the epistemology,
hermeneutical key and methodology centre around relationship. This, by tracing trends in the
pastoral context, verified through research and an analysis of congregational surveys. The results
were then analysed in terms of biblical revelation (the creation narratives, God's covenental
relationship with Israel, Christ as the New Israel, Christ's missiological methodology and an
understanding of the Holy Trinity). The resulis were then also brought into conversation with
recent developments in science, recognising the interdependence of all things, and also exploring
recent definitions of mission. The study then grapples with a new way of engaging in theology.
This new model simultaneously promotes the symbiotic nature of theologies, while placing them
within the framework of relational objectives; using dialogue as medium, Holland and Henriot's
Social Analysis and quantifiable relationship goals to engender a theological process accessible
to people from all contexts and backgrounds. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17222 |
| Date | 01 1900 |
| Creators | Lock, Gavin David |
| Contributors | Botha, N. J. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | 1 online resource (98 leaves) |
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