The South African Council of Churches [SACC] made a name for itself with its advocacy for justice. The inter-denominational umbrella organization of Christian churches in Southern Africa which was founded in 1968 is renowned for its resistance, protest and active … Continue reading →

This is to inform you that HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies has published another full-text article online and is available for your reading pleasure. Overview of article: What is religion? An African understanding Author: Jaco Beyers Abstract: Western thought has influenced … Continue reading →

By David Jaffee Among the problems on college campuses today are that students study for exams and faculty encourage them to do so. Read the rest of this article on The Cronicle’s website.  

Geslagsregisters is nie die opwindendste gedeeltes in die Hebreeuse Bybel nie. Meestal bestaan hulle uit lang lyste met vreemde name van karakters van wie ‘n mens dikwels nooit weer hoor nie. Lees die res van Gerda de Villiers se artikel … Continue reading →

Pieter Coertzen: The Huguenots of South Africa in history and religious identity Erschienen in: Nederuitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif 52, Nr. 1 & 2 (2011) Read more

MEN ON THE PULPIT, WOMEN IN THE PEWS? ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUALITY IN AFRICA Religion and Masculinities in Africa: its impact on HIV and gender based violence. Ezra Chitando Introduction The study of religion in Africa2is a product of external influences. The … Continue reading →

This is to inform you that HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies has published two new full-text articles online and are available for your reading pleasure. Overview of article: A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning Authors: E. … Continue reading →

MEN ON THE PULPIT, WOMEN IN THE PEWS? ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUALITY IN AFRICA Widowhood: a story of pain, a need for healing Gertrude Aopesyaga Kapuma Introduction Women are created in the image of God.  Yet this is hard to believe … Continue reading →

Soos met baie ander dinge, is dit tans nie maklik om die liturgiese kenmerke van die NG Kerk eenduidig te beskryf nie. Die afgelope jare is gekenmerk deur is ryk verskeidenheid van beïnvloeding en eksperimentering. Lees die res van Ferdi … Continue reading →

MEN ON THE PULPIT, WOMEN IN THE PEWS? ADDRESSING GENDER INEQUALITY IN AFRICA Churches, seminaries and gender statistics Introduction: methodology This chapter focuses on mostly quantitative data related to the twelve seminaries that form the NetACT network. Some remarks about the methodology … Continue reading →