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    A pastoral theological response to post-traumatic experiences of family members of murdered victims: A case study of Mbizana Local municipality in the Eastern Cape.
    (University of Fort Hare, 2015-01) Ncama, Nomonde Patience
    The researcher wish to shed light on the health of the victims' family members, who had in common, the traumatic experience of having one or more of their family members brutally murdered by a serial killers, and that they numbered fourteen people, who were residents in Wards 23 and 24. Nine of the fourteen victims were females and five were males, young and old. Some victims worked at Mzamba Wild Coast Cassino Hotel, one of those workers originally came from Kwa Zulu Natal at Umzimkhulu local municipality.
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    A practical theological approach to HIV/AIDS pandemic with refference to the Tinis Methodist church in the Nkonkobe Local Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province.
    (University of Fort Hare, 2015-07) Mpofu, Thembinkosi Maxwell
    There are essential issues in the Tinis Methodist Church with regard to the HIV and AIDS pandemic. The issues which arise lead some of the congregants to live complicated lives. The migratory efforts contrived by the church are explored and the measures attempted revealed. The study outlines specific strategies put in place to combat the pandemic and to try and help the Tinis Methodist Church. The underpinning values of the efforts by the church programme are the values of Christian faith and the mission of healing service is taken from the mandate of the Methodist church in dealing with HIV and AIDS. The situation in Tinis Methodist Church indicates that there is still a lot be done in teaching both leaders and church members with regard to HIV and AIDS. There are different interests of involvements among Church members. Old people are still adhering to the old Church traditions, whilst the younger generation appears to be conforming to the standards set by the secular world.
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    Christian Religious Education in Kenyan Secondary Schools: An Appraisal
    (University of Fort Hare, 2003-11) Kiraithe, J.K
    This research examines the attitudes and opinions regarding the study of Christian Religious Education in Kenyan Secondary Schools among the immediate stakeholders, that is, the students/learners, teachers and principals. This is chiefly because there has been a noticeable decline of interest in the study due to government's emphasis on science and technological oriented subjects that are needed in the job market. In the wake of this lackadaisical attitude, there have been many riots in secondary schools and general moral decadence. The research attempts to promote a reconceptualization of Christian religious education as a vital study area in the lives of students, pointing its transformative effect on an individual's worldview. It highlights the various stages.at which Christian Religious Education as a discipline was established and perpetuated in the Kenyan school curriculum. That is, the various education policies, and cites when the tum of events came about. It also examines the relationship between Christianity and sciences, and between Christianity and African traditional religion in a bid to show that they accommodate and indeed require each other. It points out the importance of re-evaluating the curriculum and to some extent the teaching approach to that which matches the contemporally challenges. It tries briefly to describe some learning/teaching environments outside Kenya in order to provide a grid for assessing the Kenyan situation/trend and makes recommendations on aspects that need attention so as to give the Christian religious education discipline the credit it deserves.
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    The Growth of Pentecostal Churches: A Comparative Study of the "Mainline" and Pentecostal Churches in Malawi (with special focus on the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian and the Livlng Waters Church)
    (University of Fort Hare, 2011-01) Chinkwenzule, Reverend Rabson
    This dissertation deals with the Pentecostalisation of "mainline" Christianity in Malawi. The researcher seeks to determine how the Malawian "mainline" churches are integrating and appropriating Pentecostal and charismatic ethos, spirituality and features in an attempt to survive its impact (Including Blantyre Synod). It is also determine the impact of the exodus of Christians from the "mainline" churches to Pentecostal/ charismatic Movements. Pentecostal and charismatic movements, peripheral to "mainline" Christianity in Malawi only a few decades ago have now moved to the centre of "mainline" Christianity in Malawi.
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    Toward a 'reincarnation' of church in the twenty first century: The re-emergence of 'house church'
    (University of Fort Hare, 2009-10) Mulder, Frans Errol
    This dissertation commences with FOUNDATIONS. How have the spiritual revivals/ renewals of the past connected with house groups/house churches? What are scholars saying about renewal today and the way it affects church structures? We then define house churches and differentiate them from 'small groups' and 'cell groups' in the contemporary church context. We trace the history of house churches, from its OT connection, the time of our Lord's earthly ministry, through the apostolic period and the centuries following, the Protestant Reformation, the classic 18th century spiritual awakenings until the 21st century. We show how house churches have operated in homes, cities and nations. The chapter closes on a note of realism with regard to the house church today.
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    Witchcraft beliefs and fears in Malawi: An ethical-theological inquiry within the church of central Africa Presbyterial Blantyre Synod.
    (University of Fort Hare, 2015-06) Chimenya, Austine Elias
    Fear of and beliefs on witchcraft have been a problem for many years in many societies throughout the world. This problem mainly affects old women and children as they are the ones accused of the practice of witchcraft in many societies. Witchcraft beliefs and fears are more of a problem in Africa than in Europe and America. Although Malawi boasts that its population is 75% of Christians, witchcraft beliefs and fears still poses a big challenge. There are so many factors that contribute to these beliefs and fears in Malawi. Some of the major factors include; cultural, legal, religious, social and economic factors.