Theology at the University of Pretoria – 100 years: (1917–2017) Past, present and future

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Dirk J Human

Synopsis

In this scholarly book, a century’s theology presented by the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria is celebrated, examining perspectives on the past, present and future. The past is not only portrayed through societal and scientific contributions and achievements, but the authors also reflect on malfunctions, unfitting behaviour and disappointments of church and theology within the South African context over 100 years.

Concerning scientific and encyclopaedic content, the book focuses on the theological disciplines presented in the academic curricula: first the biblical sciences (Old and New Testament Studies), then the historical disciplines (Systematic Theology, Church History and Church Polity), and finally the practical disciplines (Practical Theology, Science of Religion and Missiology). The role of Religion Studies in a newly established Faculty of Theology and Religion not only enhances the diversity of interreligious tolerance and an atmosphere of dialogue but also serves as a platform to interconnect with the fields of Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences and other academic disciplines.

Chapters

Chapter 1
Rethinking research impact by Theology and Religious Studies with references to the Faculty of Theology at the University of Pretoria

Johan Buitendag, Corneliu C Simut
Chapter 2
Old Testament Studies at the University of Pretoria: Glimpses of the past and future

Dirk J Human, Alphonso Groenewald, EE Meyer, Ananda Geyser-Fouché, Sampson S Ndoga, Gerda E de Villiers
Chapter 3
Celebratory nostalgia: Reflecting on the work and impact of the Department of New Testament Studies at the University of Pretoria

Hanré Janse van Rensburg
Chapter 4
Finding an academic voice in post-apartheid South Africa: Systematic Theology at the University of Pretoria

Daniël P Veldsman, Johan Buitendag, Willem Fourie, Tanya van Wyk
Chapter 5
Historical Theology: Content, methodology and relevance

Wim A Dreyer, Jerry Pillay
Chapter 6
The tradition of Practical Theology at the University of Pretoria

Casparus J Wepener, Yolanda Dreyer, Johann A Meylahn
Chapter 7
Science of Religion and Missiology at the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria: Historical overview, theological discourses and future possibilities

Cornelius J Niemandt, Jaco Beyers
Chapter 8
Fathoming Religion Studies: Treading on the spider’s web

Jaco Beyers
Chapter 9
Transforming curricula into the next century: Doing theology collaboratively with local communities

Stephanus F de Beer, Attie S van Niekerk
Chapter 10
HTS Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies and Verbum et Ecclesia: South African accredited journals with footprint

Dirk J Human, Andries G van Aarde, Daniël P Veldsman

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