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# HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies 2018: all accepted papers

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1. **[Models of disability: A brief overview ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4738)**Marno Retief, Rantoa S. Letšosa*360 citations*
2. **[Religion and spirituality: What are the fundamental differences? ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4933)**brimadevi van Niekerk*64 citations*
3. **[Research as freedom: Using a continuum of interactive, participatory and emancipatory methods for addressing youth marginality ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5063)**Sharlene Swartz, Anye-Nkwenti Nyamnjoh*58 citations*
4. **[Unshackling the chains of coloniality: Reimagining decoloniality, Africanisation and Reformation for a non-racial South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4920)**Thinandavha Derrick Mashau*45 citations*
5. **[A critical analysis of conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria: Causes and socioreligious and political effects on national development ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5065)**Christopher I. Ndubuisi*36 citations*
6. **[Sexual violence against children and youth: Exploring the role of congregations in addressing the protection of young girls on the Cape Flats ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5089)**Shantelle Weber, Nadine Bowers Du Toit*32 citations*
7. **[Religieuze tolerantie vraagt onderwijs in gastvrijheid ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4859)**Nicolaas A. Broer, Bram de Muynck, Ferdinand Jacobus Potgieter et al.*31 citations*
8. **[Social justice required: Youth at the margins, churches and social cohesion in South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5046)**Elisabet le Roux, Elina Hankela, Zahraa McDonald*29 citations*
9. **[A care deficit? The roles of families and faith-based organisations in the lives of youth at the margins in Pretoria Central ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5005)**Marlize Rabe*28 citations*
10. **[Youth marginalisation as a faith-based concern in contemporary South African society: Introducing a research contribution ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5253)**Ignatius Swart*28 citations*
11. **[‘The church should teach us to do respect’: Voices from rural youth in Mpumalanga, South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5272)**Christina Landman, Hannelie Yates*28 citations*
12. **[Youth ministry at the margins and/or centre as space of the other: Reflections on the resolutions of the Anglican dioceses in the Western Cape 2017 ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5056)**John Stephanus Klaasen*27 citations*
13. **[Capabilities expansion for marginalised migrant youths in Johannesburg: The case of Albert Street School ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5041)**Faith Mkwananzi, Merridy Wilson‐Strydom*26 citations*
14. **[Domestic abuse in marriage and self-silencing: Pastoral care in a context of self-silencing ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4784)**Sinenhlanhla S. Chisale*26 citations*
15. **[Potentialities of faith-based organisations to integrate youths into society: The case of the Deobandi Islamic movement in South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5062)**Zahraa McDonald*26 citations*
16. **[Tribalism: Thorny issue towards reconciliation in South Africa – A practical theological appraisal ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4772)**Elijah M. Baloyi*22 citations*
17. **[‘And God gave Solomon wisdom’: Proficiency in ornithomancy ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4904)**Abraham Ofir Shemesh*22 citations*
18. **[Changing family patterns from rural to urban and living in the in-between: A public practical theological responsive ministerial approach in Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5036)**Vhumani Magezi*20 citations*
19. **[Restructuring the Christian Fatherhood Model: A practical theological investigation into the ‘male problematic’ of father absence ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4870)**Juanita Meyer*19 citations*
20. **[The Matthean Jesus’ surprising instruction to obey the teachers of the Law and Pharisees ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4911)**Francois P. Viljoen*18 citations*
21. **[The changing faces of African Independent Churches as development actors across borders ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4740)**Babatunde Aderemi Adedibu*18 citations*
22. **[Tolerance in Islam ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5145)**شادی نفیسی*17 citations*
23. **[Ubuntu and philoxenia: Ubuntu and Christian worldviews as responses to xenophobia ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4668)**Mojalefa Lehlohonolo Johannes Koenane*17 citations*
24. **[A womanist exposition of pseudo-spirituality and the cry of an oppressed African woman ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4896)**Fundiswa A. Kobo*16 citations*
25. **[Exploring Psalm 139 through the Jungian lenses of sensing, intuition, feeling and thinking ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5058)**Leslie J. Francis, Greg M. Smith, Alec S. Corio*16 citations*
26. **[When two elephants fight, it is the grass that is trampled: A practical theological elucidation of the predatory attitude of hate speech ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4923)**Ferdi P. Kruger*16 citations*
27. **[Church-driven primary health care: Models for an integrated church and community primary health care in Africa (a case study of the Salvation Army in East Africa) ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4365)**Vhumani Magezi*15 citations*
28. **[The role of parents in the development of faith from birth to seven years of age ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4773)**Marsulize van Niekerk, Gert Breed*15 citations*
29. **[African theology and African Christology: Difficulty and complexity in contemporary definitions and methodological frameworks ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4590)**Christopher Magezi, Jacob T. Igba*14 citations*
30. **[Integrating African Pentecostalism into the theological education of South African Universities: An urgent task ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5130)**Mookgo Solomon Kgatle*14 citations*
31. **[Psychologically informed engagement with the Matthean pericopes on Pilate and Judas through Jungian lenses: The sensing, intuition, feeling and thinking approach ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5179)**Leslie J. Francis, Christopher F. J. Ross*14 citations*
32. **[The prophetic voice of the South African Council of Churches: A weak voice in post-1994 South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5153)**Mookgo Solomon Kgatle*14 citations*
33. **[The role of the church in the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa: Practical Theological reflection ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4814)**Mookgo Solomon Kgatle*14 citations*
34. **[‘Flowing’ under the radar in a multifaceted liquid reality: The ekerk narrative ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4966)**Stephan J. Joubert*14 citations*
35. **[Change agency and higher education in South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5133)**Erna Oliver*13 citations*
36. **[Statues, symbols and signages: Monuments towards socio-political divisions, dominance and patriotism? ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4895)**Kelebogile T. Resane*13 citations*
37. **[Understanding power struggles in the Pentecostal church government ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4949)**Mangaliso M. Matshobane, Maake J.S. Masango*13 citations*
38. **[The reordering of the Batswana Cosmology in the 1840 English-Setswana New Testament ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4786)**Itumeleng Daniel Mothoagae*12 citations*
39. **[Combating political and bureaucratic corruption in Uganda: Colossal challenges for the church and the citizens ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4535)**Wilson B. Asea*11 citations*
40. **[The centenary of Assemblies of God in South Africa: Historical reflections on theological education and ministry formation ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4853)**Kelebogile T. Resane*11 citations*
41. **[Conflict resolution and reconciliation within congregations ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4641)**Derek L. Oppenshaw, Malan Nel, Liebie Louw*10 citations*
42. **[Dionisiese spore in Kusa se metafisika ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5112)**Johann C. Beukes*10 citations*
43. **[Models and perspectives concerning the identity of Jesus as healer ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4925)**Zorodzai Dube*10 citations*
44. **[Religion, politics and the dilemma of modernising Ethiopia ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4878)**Mohammed Girma*10 citations*
45. **[The social construction of Paul’s apostolic leadership in Corinth ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5191)**Jack Barentsen*10 citations*
46. **[‘By his word’? Creation, preservation and consummation in the book of Hebrews ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4894)**Albert J. Coetsee*10 citations*
47. **[Gratitude as a Christian lifestyle: An Afro-reformed theological perspective ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5117)**Matsobane J. Manala*9 citations*
48. **[Moving from faith-based concerns to demarginalising youths through the Circle of Courage ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5013)**Jacques Beukes, Marichen Van der Westhuizen*9 citations*
49. **[Spiritual leaders’ experiences of a comprehensive HIV stigma reduction intervention ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4875)**Germari Kruger, Minrie Greeff, Rantoa S. Letšosa*9 citations*
50. **[The art of establishing and maintaining contact with ancestors: A study of Bapedi tradition ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4871)**Morakeng Edward Kenneth Lebaka*9 citations*
51. **[Black women’s bodies as reformers from the dungeons: The Reformation and womanism ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5015)**Fundiswa A. Kobo*8 citations*
52. **[Faith and South African realities in practising forgiveness ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5176)**Rudy A. Denton*8 citations*
53. **[From three congregations to one autonomous church: The Swaziland Reformed Church ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4922)**Arnau van Wyngaard*8 citations*
54. **[Migration Crisis and Christian Response: From Daniel De Groody’s Image of God Theological Prism in Migration Theology to a Migration Practical Theology Ministerial Approach and Operative Ecclesiology ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4876)**Vhumani Magezi, Christopher Magezi*8 citations*
55. **[The characterisation of the Spiritual Christian: In conversation with God according to 1 Corinthians 2 ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4968)**Dirk G. Van der Merwe*8 citations*
56. **[The role of interreligious dialogues on religious tolerance ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5146)**Mahmood Vaezi*8 citations*
57. **[Tiyo Soga (1829–1871) at the intersection of ‘universes in collision’ ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4862)**Graham Alexander Duncan*8 citations*
58. **[John Calvin as ‘public theologian’ in view of his ‘Commentary on Seneca’s de Clementia’ ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4928)**Wim A. Dreyer*7 citations*
59. **[The church and poverty alleviation in Nigeria ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4834)**Nkechi Gloria Onah, Lawrence Nwachukwu Okwuosa, Favour Chukwuemeka Uroko*7 citations*
60. **[‘He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds’ (Ps 147:3): Perspectives on pastoral care ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5116)**Werner R.A. Klän*7 citations*
61. **[A public practical-theological response and proposal to decolonisation discourse in South Africa: From #YourStatueMustFall and #MyStatueShouldBeErected to #BothOurStatuesShouldBeErected ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5030)**Vhumani Magezi*6 citations*
62. **[African spirituality in transformation: Fragments and fractures of the shifting sacred ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4941)**Annalie E. Steenkamp-Nel*6 citations*
63. **[Church, mission and reconstruction: Being a church with integrity in reconstruction discourse in post-colonial Zimbabwe ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4698)**Canon B. Shambare, Selaelo T. Kgatla*6 citations*
64. **[Religion, violence and abuse ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5144)**Maake J.S. Masango*6 citations*
65. **[The Accra Confession as a response to empire ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5284)**Jerry Pillay*6 citations*
66. **[The role of a missional social entrepreneurial church in a township community ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4932)**Semape J. Manyaka-Boshielo*6 citations*
67. **[Township churches of Tshwane as potential change agents for local economic development: An empirical missiological study ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4964)**Lukwikilu Credo Mangayi*6 citations*
68. **[‘New Nigeria’: A socioreligious dimension of prophetic envisioning ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4861)**Ishaya Anthony*6 citations*
69. **[‘The spirit of the Lord God is upon me’ (Is 61:1): The use of Isaiah 61:1–2 in Luke 4:18–19 ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5038)**Mary Jerome Obiorah, Favour Chukwuemeka Uroko*6 citations*
70. **[A continued racial character of some of the Gereformeerde Kerke in South Africa: Strategic moves evading reconciliation and unity of churches in post-apartheid South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4782)**Elijah M. Baloyi*5 citations*
71. **[An analysis of conflict situations within the leadership and various structures of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa, Orange Free State ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4972)**K.J. Pali*5 citations*
72. **[Are we wired for spirituality? An investigation into the claims of neurotheology ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.4973)**Demetrios Kyriacou*5 citations*
73. **[Changing perspectives on the Crusades ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4691)**Jacques Theron, Erna Oliver*5 citations*
74. **[Faith-based action and urban regeneration ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5168)**Stephan F. De Beer*5 citations*
75. **[Florence Nightingale: Discernment as trusting experience ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5043)**Susan Rakoczy*5 citations*
76. **[Housing challenge and urban regeneration: A contribution of faith-based action with special reference to a case study from the City of Tshwane ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5151)**Ezekiel Ntakirutimana*5 citations*
77. **[Lexicography and the translation of ‘cedars of Lebanon’ in the Septuagint ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5042)**Jacobus A. Naudé, Cynthia L. Miller-Naudé*5 citations*
78. **[Pentecostals and the pulpit: A case study of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4664)**Marius Nel*5 citations*
79. **[Reformed theology and ‘decolonised’ identity. Finding a grammar for peaceful coexistence ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4915)**Nico Vorster*5 citations*
80. **[Tamed identities? Glimpsing her identity in Proverbs 10:1–22:16 and selected African proverbs ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4819)**Madipoane J. Masenya*5 citations*
81. **[The retirement crisis of South African Dutch Reformed ministers: An empirical study ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4858)**Liezel Alsemgeest*5 citations*
82. **[The role of parents in the development of faith from birth to seven years of age ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v73i2.4773)**Marsulize van Niekerk, Gert Breed*5 citations*
83. **[‘There is no concern of prohibition against their trade’: A responsum by Rashbatz on the trade in monkeys practiced by Algerian Jews in the middle ages ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4768)**Abraham Ofir Shemesh*5 citations*
84. **[‘Walking in the light’ and the missio Dei: Perspectives from the Anglican Church of Kenya ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4868)**Johannes J. Knoetze, Robinson Kariuki Mwangi*5 citations*
85. **[An empirical and experiential investigation into the contemplation of joy ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4746)**Stephen David Edwards, David J. Edwards*4 citations*
86. **[Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Dag Hammarskjöld ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4857)**Iuliu‐Marius Morariu*4 citations*
87. **[Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Saint John of Kronstadt (1829–1908) ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4993)**Iuliu‐Marius Morariu*4 citations*
88. **[Called to worship, sent to witness: A missional perspective on the Reformed theology in South Africa today ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5003)**Moses Selaelo Maponya*4 citations*
89. **[Editorial theory and the range of translations for ‘cedars of Lebanon’ in the Septuagint ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5059)**Cynthia L. Miller-Naudé, Jacobus A. Naudé*4 citations*
90. **[Empathy as resistance in an age of protest: Turning the other cheek ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.5264)**Yolanda Dreyer*4 citations*
91. **[Exchange of wife for social and food security: A famine refugee’s strategy for survival (Gn 12:10–13:2) ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4769)**Cephas T.A. Tushima*4 citations*
92. **[Modern morality that gives life to vices: Glimpses of the image of moral decay in Bulgaria ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4633)**Ivelina Nikolova-Koleva*4 citations*
93. **[Penetration of private places in Theodotian Susanna ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5004)**Pierre Johan Jordaan, Chih-Wei Chang*4 citations*
94. **[Reconstruction of pastoral and theological education in tropical Africa: A review of the case of St. Andrew’s College, Kabare ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5049)**Julius Mutugi Gathogo*4 citations*
95. **[Religion and violence: Shutup Shylock! ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5165)**Jaco Beyers*4 citations*
96. **[Spirituality and belief: Implications for study and practice of Christian spirituality ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5037)**Diana L. Villegas*4 citations*
97. **[Spiritualityd … Spirituality in our time – In conversation with Hartmut Rosa’s theory on social acceleration ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5051)**Christo J.S. Lombaard*4 citations*
98. **[The church as a moral agent: In dialogue with Bram van de Beek ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i4.4809)**J.M. Vorster*4 citations*
99. **[The violence of the masculine ideal: A case for nomadic masculinities ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i2.4935)**Siphiwe Ignatius Dube*4 citations*
100. **[‘Ostrich is a Fowl for any Matter’: The ostrich as a ‘strange’ fowl in Jewish literature ↗](https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4938)**Abraham Ofir Shemesh*4 citations*

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