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Developing a missional and ethical digital framework for liturgical practices: the case of St. John Apostolic Church of the Whole World (SJACWW) [PDF]

Pharos Journal of Theology
This article explores the adaptation of African Independent Churches (AICs) to the evolving digital landscape, with a focus on the implications of technology for liturgical practices, community cohesion, and the empowerment of congregants.
Lindah Tsara, Mookgo Solomon Kgatle
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Understanding Spiritual Experience in Christian Spirituality

Acta Theologica, 2016
A spiritual experience for some means a mere fabrication of the mind. For others it is pathological and the consequence of psychiatric disturbances and psychological disorders. Others acknowledge that certain role-players are present when spiritual experiences occur.
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Franciscan Tradition in Management and Leadership Thinking Today

Religions, 2018
What can we learn from the Franciscan Tradition for the management world today? This research question has lead the research at the Philosophical-Theological College of the German Capuchins for many years.
Markus Warode, Mareike Gerundt
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How Saint Clare of Assisi Guided Her Sisters. Impulses for the Today’s Leadership Context

Religions, 2018
Saint Clare and leadership? A lot of research on her person has been done in recent years. However, her importance for today’s management has not been taken into account. In this article, we will look more closely at her understanding of leadership
Mareike Gerundt, Markus Warode
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Changing perspectives on the Crusades

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018
The notion and consequences of the Crusades are still influencing the modern Christian (and Muslim) pattern of thinking. These ‘holy wars’, fought by members of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly against infidels (‘unbelievers’), including the Muslims of ...
Jacques Theron, Erna Oliver
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The commercialisation of anointed water in two ministries: An African theological perspective

In die Skriflig, 2023
The use of water in healing has significance in African religious life. African people believe that water is not an ordinary substance but is medicinal and a life-giving commodity.
Mookgo S. Kgatle, Vuyisile Qiki
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God as One

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2019
Two notions are discussed in this article, namely, the (unity of the) Trinity and God’s omnipresence. These two notions are deeply embedded in the Christian faith system and religion – they actually form both the basis and point of departure for the ...
Willem H. Oliver, Erna Oliver
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An African Reformation

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2017
The year 2017 is the year in which the Reformation, started by Martin Luther, is celebrating its 500th birthday. This depicts a milestone in the life of the Church of the Reformation and also in the life of Christians worldwide.
Erna Oliver, Willem H. Oliver
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The Colonisation of South Africa: A unique case

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2017
From the 15th century onwards, most of the countries in Africa have been colonised by theEuropean world powers, Great Britain, France, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy and Belgium.South Africa was officially colonised in 1652.
Erna Oliver, Willem H. Oliver
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Regina Mundi: Serving the liberation movement in South Africa

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2016
The struggle for ‘non-white’ South Africans to eventually become liberated in this country was a very tough and bloody one. In the struggle the South African Native National Congress – later renamed to African National Congress – as a liberation movement
Willem Oliver, Erna Oliver
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