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African Christianity and healing: Implications for pastoral care

In die Skriflig, 2023
The rapid rise of Christianity in the developing world, and specifically in Africa, has asked renewed questions about pastoral theology and pastoral care.
John S. Klaasen
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Community healing and the role of pastoral care of the ill and suffering in Africa

In die Skriflig, 2006
The extended family (community) in Africa plays a crucial role in the process of healing. However, while the role of the community is invaluable, many scholars overlook its other side.
V. Magezi
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Pastoral Care as Volunteerism from the Perspective of neo-Pentecostalism in Bushbuckridge, South Africa

Social Science and Humanities Journal
This article presents findings from the study of pastoral care as volunteerism from the perspective of Neo-Pentecostalism. The purpose of the study was to understand the volunteering models used by this Christian tradition based on the study conducted in Bushbuckridge in South Africa.
V. Nkuna
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Contextual pastoral education for responsible citizenship in a complex South Africa

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023
Universities’ teaching and learning strategies aim to prepare students for life and the workplace by creating a culture of innovation to solve real-life problems, so that they can participate constructively in society and lead fulfilling professional and
Amanda L. Du Plessis
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The Confession of Belhar in pastoral care and counselling

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
The Confession of Belhar was accepted as official confession of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church by its General Synod on 26 September 1986. During the apartheid regime in South Africa, it confesses its belief in God who serves the poor and the ...
Christina Landman
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Pastoral Care and Counselling Studies of Contemporary Society and Its Effects on Christian Practices in West Africa

E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies
This article explores the evolving role of pastoral care and counselling within contemporary West African society. It examines how socio-cultural, economic, political, and technological changes reshape Christian practices in the West African countries.
Osei Rhodolf Donkor
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The African Pastor as a Public Figure in Response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Public Pastoral Intervention

Religions
The burgeoning field of public theology has garnered significant scholarly attention. Amidst its multifaceted discussions, a recurring theme asserts that theology plays a vital and irreplaceable role in public discourse.
Patrick Nanthambwe, Vhumani Magezi
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Public Theology and public pastoral care in (South) Africa

Spirituality in diversity: South East Asia meets South Africa - Towards a global view of Spiritual Counselling, 2019
Ulrike Elsdörfer
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Exploring Current Development of Pastoral Care in Africa Through a Relational View of the Trinity

African Theological Journal for Church and Society
Pastoral care in Africa has gone through series of changes and been adorned by many colours since the entry of Christian mission to the continent.
Ebenezer Tetteh Kpalam
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A model for improving pastoral support and care for church members living with human immunodeficiency virus and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Limpopo province

Journal of Public Health in Africa
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a major public health issue, with high infection rates and significant mortality. The role of churches in HIV prevention has been largely debated, particularly concerning the use of condoms ...
Tshifhiwa S. Netshapapame, Cairo Ntimane
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