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E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies
ISSN 2458-7338 · Noyam Journals · 275 artikel di indeks
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Christian Spirituality in Context: An African Perspective
The notion of divine concurrence (concursus divinus) has been extensively examined within the broader context of divine providence, particularly concerning human freedom. This doctrine asserts that God actively collaborates with individuals while simultaneously preserving their ability to exercise…
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The benefits and opportunities of New Media in Youth Evangelization: A Catholic Church perspective from Uganda
The purpose of this study is to examine the benefits and opportunities that new media offers to promote youth evangelization within the Catholic Church in Uganda. In an age of rapid digital transformation, understanding how social media, websites, and online streaming can enhance youth…
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Investigating the experiences and challenges of Youth Discipleship in a selected Christian Denomination in Accra, Ghana
The Church of Christ, in fulfilling its missional mandate of making Christ-like disciples, has faced several challenges in the 21st century. The youth who are inexperienced in the Christian faith face challenges in discipleship. Hence, hindering their growth and maturity in Christ. The paper used a…
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Towards evaluating the contributions of Youth Mentoring in enhancing National Development
This study assesses the contributions of youth mentoring to improving national development. Using a phenomenological research design, pragmatist philosophy, and purposive sampling technique, fourteen participants from four Classical Pentecostal Churches, including The Apostolic Church – Ghana…
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Bridging the fire: A Wesleyan lens on Pentecostal Theology and its implications for discipleship in the Methodist Church Ghana
This study examines the growing Pentecostal and charismatic influence within The Methodist Church Ghana, with specific attention to renewal movements such as the “Prayer Tower.” Its purpose is to explore how Pentecostal spirituality can be constructively integrated into Methodist discipleship…
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Religion, Law and Women’s Leadership in Pre-Colonial Zimbabwe: What went wrong?
Issues of religion, law and leadership in Africa are contentious to the extent that they have become battlefields of power, gender inequalities and social injustices. This article explores the oral provisions of African Traditional Religion to women’s leadership in pre-colonial Zimbabwe vis-à-vis…
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The Interface between legislative prescripts and religious considerations concerning the termination of pregnancy in South Africa
This article analyses the interface between South Africa’s legislative framework on the termination of pregnancy and the religious, ethical, and moral considerations that continue to shape academic discourse responses to abortion. Anchored on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996 as…
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Exploring the role played by African Traditional Health Care Practitioners in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – A case study of Allandale Village, Mpumalanga Province of South Africa
The advent of the Coronavirus pandemic has revealed the need to fund and revive the role that African traditional health practitioners play in dealing with pandemics in Africa. Even though the Department of Health notes that African indigenous knowledge systems are not excluded in the search for a…
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A Christological Reflection on Reconciliation in the Epistle to Philemon
This study investigated reconciliation in Paul’s Epistle to Philemon from a Christological perspective to uncover theological principles that guide the restoration of broken relationships. The discussion highlighted Paul’s appeal for forgiveness and unity between Philemon and Onesimus as a model of…
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Curbing teenage pregnancy through Religious Education: South African teachers speak out
This study aims to explore how governmental policies, such as South Africa’s Policy on the Prevention and Management of Learner Pregnancy in Schools (PPMLPS), could be integrated with faith-based curricula in a way that respects religious beliefs and effectively prevents pregnancies. This paper is…
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Social – Scientific Interpretation of the Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1–8) from an Honour/ Shame Perspective
The parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1–8) can be interpreted through a social-scientific lens, particularly from an honour/shame perspective in the context of ancient societies. In this narrative, the persistent widow represents those marginalized by societal structures…
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Analysing the impact of the Catholic Church on societal building in Nkomoro, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
The Catholic Church is regarded as the world’s most popular Christian church, with billions of adherents whoare found across all the continents of the earth. They have continuously expanded their areas of Christian influence, developing societies as part of their mission. This research, therefore…
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A Pastoral, Ethical, and Medical reflection on the use of Sobolo in contemporary Ghanaian Christianity
This study examines the growing use of Sobolo (hibiscus tea), commonly known as Yesu Mogya (the blood of Jesus), for religious purposes within Ghanaian Christian communities. Rooted in Ghanaian traditional religious beliefs that regard blood as spiritually efficacious for healing, deliverance…
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Overlapping Values in Christianity and African (Ghanaian) Traditional Culture
The study centres on the common moral values of Christianity and indigenous Ghanaian culture, with specific emphasis on the Fante culture. Ghana is considered a very religious country in West Africa; 71.3% of the total Ghanaian population is made up of Christians, according to the 2021 census…
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A Reflection on the Episcopal System of Church Polity in the Context of the African Church
The question of church polity has been central to theological discourse throughout the history of the Church. Theological reflections on the most suitable leadership model for the Church have evolved, with scholars from different historical periods expressing varying opinions. These debates…
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The Ghana Evangelism Committee, 1974–1985: Rapid mission expansion and early continental recognition
This study explored the early years of the Ghana Evangelism Committee (GEC) from 1974 to 1985, tracing how an interdenominational mission organisation grew rapidly to a national scale and enjoyed prominence not only in Ghana but also across the African continent. It established that the purpose of…
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African women, mother earth, and education on indigenous healing during pandemics: A case study of the Ndau in Chipinge, Zimbabwe
Women have been associated with the provision and sustenance of life. Women’s fertility is linked and likened to the fertility of Mother Earth. Globally, the burden of caring for family members and friends is shouldered by women. In Southern Africa, women and girls bear the brunt of care work…
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The influence of Christian and Traditional cultural moral values on Adolescent Sexuality in the Mfanteman Municipality
This research examines the interplay between traditional Ghanaian culture, Christianity, and youth sexual behavior, with a specific emphasis on teenage pregnancy within the Mfanteman Municipality of Ghana’s Central Region. Although Christianity and African traditional culture are widely considered…
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African Theism and Divine openness: A Theo-religious dialogue on God’s relationship with the world
African theism and openness-of-God theology have striking theo-religious similarities, the key one being that both view God as having a give-and-take relationship with humans. This study seeks to engage African theism and openness theology in a meaningful dialogue, with the intention of exploring…
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Church Discipline in Africa: A Biblical and Theological Analysis of its Significance and Practice
Church discipline, once a cornerstone of maintaining both the holiness and unity of the Church, has experienced a marked decline in contemporary Church life. A major reason for this shift is a fundamental misunderstanding of the term itself and its biblical and theological foundations. This paper…