The ethical role of education institutions, educators/personnel and the implications of current educational policies were addressed. The following key focus areas formed a broad and integrated ethical framework for reflection ...

What can practical theology contribute to the transformation of the South African society? This is a challenging question if one is willing to start from the assumption that the crisis is deep (in terms of existential ...

Issues about practical knowledge/deep learning on the current teaching and learning preaching practices in the Department of Practical Theology at the Theology Faculty (of the University of the Free State) are illuminated. ...

Polygamy is a phenomenon often associated with African people. In almost all African societies, polygamy is an acceptable and valid form of marriage - in fact, monogamy has been associated with people of lower social status. ...

In South Africa and other countries, there has for many years been a plea for moral regeneration. Moral decay is fast taking over, while sickness, poverty, crime, violence and other calamities are rapidly engulfing our ...

The nature and importance of moral agency for the trans¬formation of persons and society, particularly from a Christian perspective, are discussed in this article. The focus is on cultural pathways and pitfalls with respect ...

This article proposes the design of a religious pedagogical communicative methodology for gangsters, by creating meaningful (truthful, norms, values and integrity) communicative actions. Oppressive situations are ...

Abstract Spiritual formation is a significant component of the educational work of a theological institution that prepares students for church leadership. Theological institutions have a responsibility to engage students ...

The 21st century could be defined as the century of exponential loss. The search for a practical theological hermeneutical response to threatening and imminent scenarios of loss is called for. This article seeks to develop ...