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Oliver, Erna
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2021-02-15T08:24:29Z |
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2021-02-15T08:24:29Z |
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2018 |
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Oliver, Erna. "Change agency and higher education in South Africa." HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies [Online], 74.3 (2018): 9 pages. |
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http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27093 |
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https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5133 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This article applies change agency to the institutions of higher education in South
Africa – referring here to all the post-school institutions and educators in general and more
specifically focused on the unique opportunities and responsibilities towards change agency
in theological training. The focus is on the characteristics of a change agent, which could be
an individual or a group. Seemingly, change is not going to be initiated in a ‘top-down’
approach; therefore, this article suggests a ‘bottom-up’ approach, starting with a change
agent (an individual or a group) to become enthusiastic and active to bring about change.
The method of constructivism is used, complemented by a general literature review of the
past 70 years, filled with definitions of change agents and change agency. After the discussion
of a few models, the researcher ventures to propose a way in which change agency can find
a foothold among theological educators in higher education institutions in South Africa. |
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AOSIS |
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dc.subject |
Change agency; Higher education; South Africa; positive change; community change |
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Change Agency and Higher Education in South Africa |
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dc.type |
Article |
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Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology |
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© 2018 Erna Oliver | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 |
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