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Prof JM Vorster
CURRICULUM VITAE
1. Name
Jakobus Marthinus Vorster
ID: 4612125002087
2. Date of birth
12 December 1946
3. Family
Spouse: Johanna Alida Vorster (nèè Van der Merwe), born 1947-01-12 in Petrusburg. Currently lecturer in Mathematics at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University.
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Children:
Nicolaas (1973-09-13)
Johannes Lodewikus (1975-08-04)
Christina Maria Etrecia (1977-11-05)
Jakobus Marthinus (1980-01-19)
4. Primary and secondary school education
Primary School Aucklandpark, Johannesburg, 1953
Primary School Joshua Naude Roodepoort, 1954-1959
Hoër Seunskool Helpmekaar, Johannesburg, 1960-1964
5. Tertiary education
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
1966-1974 (full-time)
1975-1977 (part time)
1982-1984 (part time)
6. Academic Qualification
| BA |
1968 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| Honns BA |
1968 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| MA |
1971 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| ThB |
1974 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| D.Phil |
1978 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
| ThD |
1984 |
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education |
7. Dissertations
| 7.1 |
Vorster, J.M. 1978. Die kerk en die kleurvraagstuk vandag. (The Church and the question of colour today). Braamfontein : De Jongh Boekhandel. (D.Phil. Dissertation Philosophy of Culture, PU for CHE) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1984. Die neo-Marxistiese politieke teologie in Suid-Afrika. (The neo-Marxist Political Theology in South Africa). (Th.D. dissertation. Theological Ethics. PU for CHE)
A section of the research for these studies were conducted at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Centre of the World Council of Churches in Geneva.
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| Both dissertations deal with aspects of contemporary theological and philosophical movements and their influence on the Church. |
8. Post-doctoral research abroad
1976
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Research at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on Neo-Marxism and its influence on the World Council of Churches and the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands. |
| 1986 |
Research in the Netherlands on Political Ethics. |
| 1988 |
Research at the Kirchentag in Berlin on Political Ethics. |
| 1989 |
Research in Geneva, Bonn, New York and Washington on Political Ethics. |
| 1991 |
Research at the session of the World Council of Churches in Canberra on Political Ethics. |
| 1994 |
Research in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, on Church Renewal |
| 1996 |
Research in Bedford, England on Church Renewal. |
| 1997 |
Research in Seoul and Busan, Korea, on Church Renewal. |
| 1998 |
Research at Emory University, Atlanta, USA, on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 1999 |
Research at the tri-annual session of the International Association for Religious Freedom in Vancouver and at the Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, USA, on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2000 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2000 |
Research at the session of the Reformed Ecumenical Council in Yogjakarta on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2001 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2001 |
Research at the Kobe Reformed Seminary in Kobe, Japan, about ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2002 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2002 |
Research at the tri-annual session of the International Association for Religious Freedom in Budapest Hungary on ethical perspectives onhuman rights. |
| 2003 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2004 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2005 |
Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights. |
| 2006 |
Research at the annual sessionof the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Genevaon ethical perspectives on human rights |
9. Scientific publications
9.1 Books
9.1.1
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Vorster, J.M. 1971. Die begrippe Corpus Christi en Corpus Sociale met betrekking tot kultuur. (The concepts Corpus Christiand Corpus Sociale with regard to culture). Potchefstroom : PU for CHE.
(Unpublished M.A.-dissertation. PU for CHE.)
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Vorster, J.M. 1980. Die kruis of die vuis? Kerk en Rewolusie in S.A. (The cross or the fist? Church and revolution in South Africa. Pretoria : TG van Wyk. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1981a. Die kerk en die kleurvraagstuk vandag. (The Church and the color question today)Johannesburg : De Jongh. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1981b. Het die kerk nog betekenis? (Has the church still any meaning?) Pretoria : NG Kerkboekhandel. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1984. Die neo-Marxistiese Politieke Teologie. (The neo-Marxist Political Theology). Potchefstroom : PU for CHE. (Unpublished Th.D.-thesis.) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1996. Is die kerk funksioneel? Gedagtes oor Gereformeerde Kerkvernuwing in 'n post-moderne konteks. (Is the church still functional? Thoughts on Reformed Church renewal in a post modern context). Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. |
9.1.7
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Vorster, J.M. 1999. An introduction to Reformed church polity. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2004. Ethical perspectives on human rights. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2007. Christian attitude in a Liberal Democracy. Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications. |
9.2 Scientific articles in collections
| 9.2.1 |
Vorster, J.M. 1985a. Kerk en Politiek. (Church and Politics) In Van Wyk, J.H. &Vorster, J.M., eds. Altyd Reformeer. Gesprekke oor Godsdiens en Politiek.. (Always Reform. Conversations on Church and Politics). Braamfontein: Boekhandel De Jong. p. 100-118.) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1985b. Die Christen in gesprek met die toekoms van Suid-Afrika. The Christian in conversation with the future of South Africa. (In Van Wyk, J.H. & Vorster, J.M., eds.. Altyd Reformeer. Gesprekke oor Godsdiens en Politiek.. (Always Reform. Conversations about Church and Politics). Braamfontein : Boekhandel De Jong. p. 180-183.) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1990. Ons gemeenskaplike roeping as Afrikaanse Kerke in Suid-Afrika vandag. (Our common calling as Afrikaans Churches in South Africatoday). (In Du Toit, H. & Kruger, P., red. Geroep tot Eenheid. (Called to unity) Halfway House : NG Kerkboekhandel. p. 74-83.) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1991a. Understanding the South African reality. In Alberts, L. & Chikane, F. The Road to Rustenburg. Cape Town : Struik Christian Books.) |
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Vorster, J.M. 1991b. Die kerk, die armes en armoede. (The church, the poor and poverty). (In Helberg, J, red. Kerkwees as getuienis in Suid-Afrika vandag. (Being church as witness in South Africatoday). Potchefstroom : Potchefstroomse Teologiese Publikasies. p. 127-140.) |
9.3 Articles in accredited scientific journals as single author
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Vorster, J.M. 1974. Die versoening by Paulus. (Reconciliation in the letters of St Paul). In die Skriflig,
7(29):35-47, March.
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| 9.3.2 |
Vorster, J.M. 1977. Die kerk in die moderne wêreld. 'n Diagnose. (The Church in a modern world. A
diagnosis). In die Skriflig, 11(41):14-29, March.
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Vorster, J.M. 1979a. Die invloed van die neo-Marxistiese kultuuranalise op die Wêreldraad van Kerke en die Gereformeerde Kerke in Nederland. (The influence of the neo-Marxist cultural analysis on the World Council of Churches and the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands). In die Skriflig, 13(51):7-15, September. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1979b. Boekbespreking: GES (Book review.) The Church and its social calling. In die Skriflig, 13(52):49-52, Dec. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1979c. Knelpunte tussen Christene in Suid-Afrika ten opsigte van die politieke betrokkenheid van die kerk. (Controvercies amongst Christians in South Africaregarding the political involvement of the church.) In die Skriflig, 13(52):3-11, Dec.
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Vorster, J.M. 1987. Die sleutels van die koninkryk van die hemel. (The keys of the kingdom of
heaven). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 28(1):46-52, Jan.
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| 9.3.7 |
Vorster, J.M. 1988. Die roeping van die Gereformeerde Kerke in die Suid-Afrikaanse Politiek. (The calling of the Reformed Churches in South Africapolitics.) In die Skriflig, 22(85):2-12, March.
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Vorster, J.M. 1991a. Buitekerklikheid en makrokerklikheid in die Gereformeerde Ekklesiologie. (The
tendencies of extra-ecclesiastical Christianity and the macro church in Reformed Ecclesiology.) In die
Skriflig, 25(4):471-483, Dec.
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| 9.3.9 |
Vorster, J.M. 1991b. Die betekenis van die verbondsdoop vir die kerklike bediening en die Christelike
lewe. (The meaning of the covenant baptism for the ecclesiastical ministry and the Christian life).
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 32(2):242-249, Jun.
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| 9.3.10 |
Vorster, J.M. 1992a. Die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika in Ekumeniese konteks. (The Reformed
Churches in South Africain Ecumenical context). In die Skriflig, 26(1):15-28, Mrt.
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| 9.3.11 |
Vorster, J.M. 1992b. Die eise aan die Gereformeerde prediking in die teenswoordige kultuur van
verandering. (The demands on Reformed preaching in the current culture of change). In die Skriflig, 26
(4):451-463, Des.
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Vorster, J.M. 1992c. Kerkreg en konteks. (Church Polity and context). Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae,
18(1):87-95, Jun.
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| 9.3.13 |
Vorster, J.M. 1993a. Kuyper se ekklesiologie en die interpretasie van kerklike sake in Art 30 van die
Kerkorde van die GKSA. (Kuyper’s ecclesiology and the interpretation of ecclesiastical matters in Art 30
of the Church Order of the RCSA). In die Skriflig, 27(2):215-229, Jun.
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| 9.3.14 |
Vorster, J.M. 1993b. Godsdiensvryheid in 'n toekomstige Suid-Afrika in die lig van Art 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis. (Religious freedom in a future South Africain the light of Art 36 of the Belgic Confession). In die Skriflig, 27(3):307-321, Sept.
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| 9.3.15 |
Vorster, J.M. 1993c. Die koninkryk van God as paradigma vir kerkvernuwing. (The Kingdomof Godas paradigm for church renewal). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 34(4):522-531, Des.
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Vorster, J.M. 1994a. Die kerk in 'n nuwe konteks. (The church in a new context) In die Skriflig, 28(3):309-327, Sept.
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| 9.3.17 |
Vorster, J.M. 1994b. Prediking in 'n Afrikakonteks. (Preaching in an African context). Praktiese
Teologie in Suid-Afrika, 9(1):14-19, Jun.
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Vorster, J.M. 1994c. Kerkvernuwing in die lig van Bybelse begrippe vir die kerk. (Church renewal in the
light of Biblical concepts of the church). In die Skriflig, 28(4):508-525, Des.
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9.3.19 Vorster, J.M. 1994d. Tendense in die teologie van die Wêreldraad van Kerke sedert 1948. (Tendencies in the theology of the World Coundil of Churches since 1948). Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 20(2):234-253, Des. |
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9.3.20 Vorster, J.M. 1995a. Die bydrae en relevansie van die ekklesiologiese besinning in die GKSA. (The contribution and relevance of ecclesiological consideration in the RCSA). In die Skriflig, 29(1 & 2):117-134, Mrt. & Jun. |
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9.3.21 Vorster, J.M. 1995b. Vernuwing in die prediking in die lig van hedendaagse lewensbeskoulike tendense? (Renewal in preaching in the light of current world view tendencies?). In die Skriflig, 29(3):443-466, Sept. |
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9.3.22 Vorster, J.M. 1996a. Vernuwing in die Gereformeerde erediens. (Renewal in the Reformed church service). In die Skriflig, 30(2):201-221, Jun. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1996b. Vernuwing in gemeenskapsbelewing in die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika. (Renewal in experience of community in the Reformed Churches in South Africa). In die Skriflig, 30(4):471-487, Des. |
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Vorster, J.M. 1997a. Teologies-etiese perspektiewe op die 1996-grondwet van die Republiek van Suid-
Afrika. (Theological ethical perspectives on the 1996-Constitution of the Republic of South Africa). In
die Skriflig, 31(1 & 2):70-91, Mrt/Jun.
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| 9.3.25 |
Vorster, J.M. 1997b. 'n Oorsig van die versoeningsleer by Paulus en die implikasies daarvan vir
versoening in Suid-Afrika. (An overview of the doctrine of reconciliation according to Paul and its
implications of reconciliation in South Africa). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 38(1 &
2):4-15, Jun.
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| 9.3.26 |
Vorster, J.M. 1997c. Die diens van die Gereformeerde predikant. (The service of the Reformed
minister). In die Skriflig, 31(3):267-281. Sept.
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Vorster, J.M. 1997d. Die kerklike tug as sleutel van die koninkryk van die hemele. (Ecclesiastical
discipline as key to the kingdom of heaven). Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 23(1 en 2):149-168. Des.
Vorster, J.M. 1997d. Die kerklike tug as sleutel van die koninkryk van die hemele. Studia Historiae
Ecclesiasticae, 23(1 en 2):149-168. Des.
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| 9.3.28 |
Vorster, J.M. 1998a. Die toerustingstaak van die Gereformeerde predikant: 'n praktiese
bedieningsmodel. (The Reformed minister’s responsibility to equip: a practical model for ministry). In
die Skriflig, 32(1):19-35. Mrt.
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| 9.3.29 |
Vorster, J.M. 1998b. Periodisation in Church History. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXIV(1):208-
225. Jun.
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Vorster, J.M. 1998c. Die Arminianisme en gereformeerde prediking vandag. (Arminianism and
Reformed preaching today). In die Skriflig. 32(3):293-310. Sept.
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Vorster, J.M. 1998d. Die belydenis van Belhar in dogma-historiese perspektief. (The Confession of
Belhar in dogma-historical perspective). In die Skriflig. 32(4):469-485. Des.
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Vorster, J.M. 1999a. ‘n Waarskynlike bedieningsmilieu vir die GKSA in die dekade na 2000. (A
probable ministerial milieu for the RCSA in the decade following 2000). In die Skriflig. 33(1):99-119.
Mrt.
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Vorster, J.M. 1999b. Calvin and human rights. Ecumenical Review 51(2):209-220. April.
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Vorster, J.M. 1999c. Religious rights in South Africa: an evaluation of the heritage and the future
contribution of the Christian Reformed tradition. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae XXV(2):21-41.
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Vorster, J.M. 1999d. The Reformed tradition and human rights. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae. XXV
(22):56-90.
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Vorster, J.M. 2000a. Nooit weer nie? …. ’n Teologies-etiese beoordeling van die idees oor politieke
vryheid in Suid-Afrika sedert 1899. (Never again?… A theological ethical evaluation of the ideas on
political freedom in South Africasince 1899). In Die Skriflig 34(1):35-54.
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Vorster, J.M. 2000b. The Constitutional State: A turning point for the Chrsitian Churches in South
Africa. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae 26(1):91-108.
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Vorster, J.M. 2000c. Minority rights in a Constitutional State – an ethical assessment. Ecumenical Review 52(4):490-502.
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Vorster, J.M. 2000d. The emergence of an ethos of human rights. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae XXVI(2):116-141. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2000e. A contemporary principle for Christian Ethics in view of prominent historical paradigms. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae XXVI(2):1-23. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2001a. ‘n Christelike teorie van menseregte. (A Christian theory of human rights). In die
Skriflig 35(1):1-23.
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Vorster, J.M. 2001. Kuyper and Apartheidstheology in South Africa – Another perspective. Studia Historia Ecclessiasticae XXVII(2):56-73. |
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Vorster, JM. 2002a Die reg op lewe. (The right to life). In die Skriflig. 36(2):185-206. |
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Vorster, JM. 2002b. The resurgence of religious fundamentalism and its influence on women’s rights. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIII(1):120-143. |
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Vorster, JM. 2002c. Racism, Xenophobia and Human Rights. Ecumenical Review. 54(3):296-312. |
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Vorster, JM. 2002d. Human Rights and Moral Conflicts. Ecumenical Review. 54(4):458-471. |
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Vorster, JM. 2002e. State, religion and religious freedom. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIII(2):290-312. |
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Vorster, JM. 2003a. ‘n Etiese perpsektief op godsdiensvryheid. ( An ethical perspective on religious
freedom).In die Skriflig. 37(2):251-269.
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| 9.3.49 |
Vorster, J.M. 2003b. HIV/Aids and human rights. Ecumenical Review. 55(4):345-361. Oktober. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2003c. A Reformed perspective on religious pluralism in Africa. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2):319-338. Des. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2004a. The attitude of Christ as a principle for modern Christian ethics seen from a classic Reformed perspective. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXX(2):1-28. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2004b. Truth, reconciliation, Transformation and Human Rights. Ecumenical Review. 56(4):480-502. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2005a. Die regte en verantwoordelikhede van die homoseksuele persoon. (The rights and
responsibilities of the homosexual person) In die Skriflig. 39(3):1-24.
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| 9.5.54 |
Vorster, J.M. 2005b. Christelike gesindheid en politieke protes. (Christian attitude and political
protest). Hervormde Teologiese Studies. 61(4):1411-1431.
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Vorster, J.M. 2005c. Ecocide, the integrity of creation and the rights of the next generation. Verbum et
Ecclesia. 26(3):867-890.
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Vorster, J.M. 2005d. Christelik-etiese perspektiewe op armoedeverligting in Suid-Arika. (Christia
attitude and the alleviation of poverty in South Africa). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif.
46(2&3):451-663.
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| 9.5.58 |
Vorster, J.M. 2006a. The Ethics of Land Restitution, Journal of Religious Ethics. 34(4):686-797 |
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Vorster, J.M. 2006b. Christelike gesindheid in die werkplek in Suid-Afrika vandag. Christian attitude in the workplace in South Africatoday). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif. 47(1&2):220-233. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2006c. Die etiek van regstellende aksie. (The ethics of affirmative action). Acta Theologica. 26(1):225-248 |
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Vorster, J.M. 2006d. Christian attitude and the human dignity of women. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXXII(2):229-268. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2006e. Christian attitude in business. Verbum et Ecclesia. 27(3):1110-1132. |
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Vorster, J.M. 2006f. Being a church today in South Africa’s liberal democracy.
Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXXII(3):285-314.
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Vorster, J.M. 2006g. Christelike gesindheid en ander godsdienste. (Christian attitude and other religions).
In die Skriflig. 40(3):1-24
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9.4 Articles in accredited scientific journals as co-author
| 9.4.1 |
F.W. Leuschner en J.M. Vorster. 1998. Skolastiek: Kernbeginsels met besondere verwysing na aspekte van Anselmus, Abelardus en Thomas van Aquino. (Scholastics: Central principles with special reference to aspects of Anselmus, Abelard, and Thomas of Aquino). Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 24(2):80-101, Des.
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| 9.4.2 |
F.A. Juma and J.M. Vorster. 1998. Küng’s theory of paradigms in Church History: an evaluation. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 24(2):116-130, Dec. |
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B.K. Choi and J.M. Vorster. 1999. an evaluation of Hans Küng’s conception of Church History in view of Augustine’s conception of history. A reformed perspective. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 25(2):190-216, Dec. |
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E.B. Connock and J.M. Vorster. 2000. The rise and development of Mysticism and its possible influence on the Charismatic movement. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 26(2):170-197, Dec. |
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C.J. Smit & J.M. Vorster. 2000. Die GKSA en sy gereformeerde identiteit. Kan dit behou word in ’n post-moderne gemeenskap? (The RCSA and its reformed identity. Can it be retained in a post-modern society?) In die Skriflig 34(4):515-533. |
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C.J. Smit en J.M. Vorster. 2001. Dae van verootmoediging, verskillende kerkgemeenskappe, en die verhouding van kerk en staatsowerhede. (Days of humiliation, different ecclesiastical communities, and the relationship between church and state authorities). Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 27(1):143-162, Junie. |
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C.H. Yi and J.M. Vorster, 2002. The Church, poverty and relevant ideologies in South African 1948-1994: A church historical perspective. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 28(2):197-222, Dec. |
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N. Vorster en J.M. Vorster. 2002. Sosiale stratifikasie aan die Kaap gedurende die periode van 1652-1795. (Social stratification in the Cape during the period 1652-1795). Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 28(2):262-289, Des. |
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N. Vorster & J.M. Vorster. 2003a. Etiese grondslae van die grondwetlike reg – ’n Reformatoriese perspektief. (Ethical foundations of constitutional law – a Reformed perspective). Koers, 68(1)2003:59-85. |
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Jardim, L.J. & Vorster, J.M. 2003b. Hijaband the construction of female religious identity. In die Skriflig. 37(2):271-287. |
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Keegan, B. & Vorster, J.M. 2003c. The Anselm debate and the gospel of Saint Mark. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(1):122-142. |
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Lloyd, E. &Vorster, J.M. 2003d. Religious beliefs and the social factors in the development of NON-Conformity and Anglicanism in the Upper Cynon Valley, South Wales 1800-1870. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(1):187-206. |
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Juma, F.A. &Vorster, J.M. 2003e.. Factors that contributed to the growth of the Kenya Assemblies of God church: an analysis of multi-paradigms. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)222-228. Des. |
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Barry, S & Vorster, J.M. 2003f. A Wesleyan Methodology for effecting political and social transformation.
Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)264-280. Des.
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| 9.4.15 |
Morgan, E.R. 7 Vorster, J.M. 2003g. The Mennonites and the Amish. A critique of religious
conservatism with special reference to the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania. Studia Historia
Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)54-78. Des.
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| 9.4.16 |
Pomfret, A. &Vorster, J.M. 2004a. An ethical evaluation of the historical significance of propriety
Chapels. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXX(1):118-139.
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Prothero, D &Vorster, J.M. 2004b. D.M. Lloyd Jones’ view on reformed Preaching: A Theological an
historical analysis and evaluation. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXX(1):168-186.
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| 9.4.18 |
Vorster, J.M. & Zwemstra, H.M. 2004c. ’n Teologies-etiese perspektief op die beskerming van sosio-
ekonomiese regte. In die Skriflig. 38(4):561-578.
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9.5 Popular-scientific articles and contributions
9.5.1 Several articles in popular-scientific journals and papers, nationally and internationally since 1974.
9.6 Book discussions
9.6.1 24 Book discussions in accredited theological journals.
9.6.2 10 Book discussions in popular-scientific journals.
10. Scientific papaers
10.1 International subject conferences
| 10.1.1 |
1986, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie in Suid-Afrika. Konferensie van gemeenskapsleiers in
Nederland. (Liberation Theology in South Africa. Conference of community leaders in The
Netherlands). Suid-Afrikaanse Ambassade, Den Haag. (South African Embassy, The Hague).
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| 10.1.2 |
1986, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie. Teologiese Seminarium van die Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerke. (Liberation Theology. Theological Seminarium of the Dutch Reformed Churches). Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. |
| 10.1.3 |
1988, October. Kerk en Politiek. Konferensie van gemeenskapsleiers in Geneve Switserland. (Church and Politics. Conference of community leaders in Geneva, Switzerland). Suid-Afrikaanse Ambassade Geneve. (South African Embassy, Geneva). |
| 10.1.4 |
1988, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie in Suid-Afrika. Konferensie van gemeenskapsleiers in Bonn, Duitsland. (Liberation Theology in South Africa. Conference of community leaders in Bonn, Germany). Suid-Afrikaanse Ambassade in Bonn. (South African Embassy, Bonn). |
| 10.1.5 |
1994, June. The Church in a new context. Congress: The Vitality of Reformed Theology, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. |
| 10.1.6 |
1996, September. Christianity and post-modernity. British Church Growth Association, Bedford Engeland. |
| 10.1.7 |
1997, October. Christianity in the 21st Century - a paradigm shift? Kosin University Korea. |
| 10.1.8 |
1999, August. Religious rights in South Africa. International Association for Religious Freedom. Vancouver. |
| 10.1.9 |
2000, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 56th session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva. |
| 10.1.10 |
2000, August. The Christian Reformed tradition and human rights. International Association for the History of Religions. Durban. |
| 10.1.11 |
2001, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at
the 57th session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva.
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| 10.1.12 |
2001, October. Kuyper and Apartheidstheology in South Africa. Kobe Theological Seminary, Kobe, Japan. |
| 10.1.13 |
2002, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 58th session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva. |
| 10.1.14 |
2003, March. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 59th session of the Human Rights Commission of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva |
| 10.1.15 |
2003 Jul/Aug. Religious fundamentalism and gender. International Association for Religious Freedom. Budapest. |
| 10.1.16 |
2004, Maart/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at
the 59th session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva
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| 10.1.17 |
2003 Oct. Religious pluralism in Africa. Lecture at a missionary conferend of the, Lubumbashi, DRC. |
| 10.1.18 |
2004, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 59th session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva |
| 10.1.19 |
2004, Oct. Is private land ownership a fundamental human right? Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Utrecht. |
| 10.1.20 |
2005, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 60ste session of the Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva. |
| 10.1.21 |
2005, July. Christian identity and religious pluralism in Africa. International Reformed Theological Institute. Seoul, Korea. |
| 10.1.22 |
2006, April. Current options for the constitutional implementation of religious freedom. International Reformed Theological Institute. Driebergen, Nederland. |
| 10.1.23 |
2007, January. Active pluralism as a correction for active universalism and active neutralism in the execution of religious freedom in a constitutional democracy.. International Reformed Theological Institute. Dallas,Texas, USA, Society of Christian Ethics |
10.2 National Subject Conferences
| 10.2.1 |
1979, August. 'n Prinsipiële bevoordeling van SACLA. Byeenkoms Kerk en Universiteit. Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit. (A fundamental favouring of SACLA. GatheringChurchand University. Rand Afrikaans University). |
| 10.2.2 |
1982, March. Knelpunte tussen Christene in Suid-Afrika oor die politieke betrokkenheid van die Kerk. Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, Pretoria. (Disagreements amongst Christians in South Africaconcerning the political involvement of the Church. Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria). |
| 10.2.3 |
1986, August. Die Gereformeerde Kerke en die Suid-Afrikaanse politiek. Algemene vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, Pretoria. (The Reformed Church and the South African politics. General meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria). |
| 10.2.4 |
1990, March. Kerk en geweld. Byeenkoms gereël deur die Argus groep. Markteater Johannesburg. (Church and violence. Meeting organised by the Argus group, Market theatre, Johannesburg). |
| 10.2.5 |
1991, January. Kerkreg en konteks. Kerkhistoriese Werkgemeenskap, Stellenbosch. (Church polity and context. Church historical work society, Stellenbosch). |
| 10.2.6 |
1991, March. Menseregte in Bybelse perspektief. Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, Oos-Transvaal. (Human Rights in Biblical perspective. Reformed Theological Society, Eastern Transvaal). |
| 10.2.7 |
1993, January. Prediking in Afrikakonteks. Werkgemeenskap vir Praktiese Teologie. (Preaching in African context. Work society for Practical Theology). |
| 10.2.8 |
1994, August. Die kerk in 'n moderne wêreld. Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Pretoria. (The church in a modern world. General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria). |
| 10.2.9 |
1998, August. ‘n Paradigmaverskuiwing. ‘n Werklikheid wat gelei het tot ‘n veranderde samelewing. Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Johannesburg. (A Paradigm shift. A reality that lead to a changed society. General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Johannesburg). |
| 10.2.10 |
1999, January. Calvin and Human Rights. Church History Society of Southern Africa. Potchefstroom. |
| 10.2.11 |
2000, January. The constitutional state: A turning point for the churches in South Africa. Church History Society of Southern Africa. Stellenbosch. |
| 10.2.12 |
2002, May. Gender, religion and women rights. Potchefstroom. |
| 10.2.13 |
2004, Jan. Gender, religion and women rights. Kerkhistoriese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika. Pretoria. |
| 10.2.14 |
2004, August. Socio-economic rights in South Africa. Guidelines for ecclesiastical involvement in the promotion of socio-economic rights as fundamental rights. Beyers Naude Stigting, Stellenbosch. |
| 10.2.15 |
2004, August. Waarheid en Versoening. Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Potchefstroom. (Truth and Reconciliation. General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.2.16 |
2005 August. Gereformeerd-wees. Relevant? Plenêre sessie van die Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Potchefstroom. (Being Reformed. Relevant? Plenary session of the General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.2.17 |
2005 August. Die etiek van regstellende aksie. Parallele sessie van die Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Potchefstroom. (The ethic of affirmative action. Parallel session of the General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.2.18 |
2006 March. The right to life and abortion. Colloquim. Fakulteit Regte. Vrystaat Universiteit, Bloemfontein
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| 10.2.19 |
2006 October. Gay Marriages. Colloquim. Fakulteit Regte. Noordwes Universiteit (Potchefstroomkampus), Potchefstroom
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10.3 Local Conferences
| 10.3.1 |
1993, July. Aktuele prediking. Winterskool Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroom. (Topical preaching. Winter school Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.3.2 |
1995, July Tendense in die moderne samelewing. Winterskool Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroom. (Tendencies in the modern society. Winter school Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.3.3 |
1996, July Teologies-etiese perspektiewe op die 1996 Grondwet van die RSA. Winterskool Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroom. (Theological ethical perspectives on the 1996-Constitution of the RSA, Winter school Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom). |
| 10.3.4 |
1997, October. Die hantering van verandering, konflik en kritiek deur die predikant. Seminaar oor "pastoriepyne" aangebied deur die departement Diakoniologie van die Potchefstroom Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderrig, Potchefstroom. (Handling change, conflict and criticism. Seminar on “parsonage pains”, presented by the department Deaconology of the PotchefstroomUniversityfor Christian Higher Education). |
| 10.3.5 |
1998, July. Samelewingstendense en die eise wat dit stel aan die gereformeerde bediening. Seminaar aangebied deur die departement Diakoniologie van die Potchefstroom Universeit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys, Potchefstroom. (Society tendencies and the demands it presents to the Reformed ministry. Seminar presented by the department Deaconology of the PotchefstroomUniversityfor Christian Higher Education, Potchefstroom). |
11. Other appearances
1984-1991. Several appearances and panel discussions on television and radio in South Africa on church and politics, with special reference to ethical issues such as violence, civil disobedience, disinvesting, and strategies of political change.
12. Attendance of ecumenical ecclesiastical gatherings
| 12.1 |
1988, June: Delegate of the Reformed Church in South Africa to the Reformed Ecumenical Synod in
Harare, Zimbabwe.
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| 12.2 |
1989, June/July: Onbserver from South Africa at the Kirchentag Berlin, Germany.
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| 12.3 |
1991, March: Observer from South Africa at the Session of the World Council of Churches, Canberra,
Australia.
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| 12.4 |
1997, October: Delegate as observer of the Reformed Churches in South Africa at the International
Conference of Reformed Churches in Seoul, Korea.
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| 12.5 |
2000, July: Delegate as observer of the Reformed Churches in South Africa at the Reformed Ecumenical Council, Indonesia. |
| 12.6 |
2001, October: Delegate of the Reformed Churches in South Africa at the Synod of the Churches of Japan,
Osaka.
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13. Research fields
· 1976-1991 Political Theology
· 1991-1997 Church renewal in a post-modern context
· 1997-current day Ethical perspectives on human rights
14. Post-graduate students 14.1 Delivered post-graduate students
14.1.1 Mastersdegrees
| 1998 |
Pabst, V.C. Luther’s theology of the sacrament of Baptism. (MA) |
| 1999 |
Banze, M.N.. An evaluation of the impact of Christianity on the socio-cultural life in the Congo since colonization: a Church Historical study. Th.M |
| 2002 |
Yi, C.H. The Church and poverty in South Africa 1948-2000 Th. M.
Ryan, R. The life of Martin Luther: To reform or to follow Rome? MA
Fick, PH. Dogma en prediking: Caesarius van Arles en die Semi-Pelagiaanse kwessie. Th.M (Dogma and preaching: Caesarius of Arlesand the Semi-Pelagian issue)
Nel, L.A.S. Kerk- en geweldsmisdaad in Suid-Afrika: ‘n Teologies-etiese studie. M.Th. (Church and violence in South Africa: A Theological ethical study)
Prothero, D. D.M. Lloyd-Jones’ standpoint on Reformed preaching: A Theological and historical analysis and evaluation. M.A.
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| 2003 |
Muller, D.F. Die kriteria vir die ware kerk beskou vanuit die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis, artikel 29. Th.M. (The criteria of the true church viewed from the Belgic Confession, article 29)
Pytches, NL. The Eucharistic thought and practice of Bishops JC Ryle and HCG Moule. MA.
De Lange, MC. Natural science and Christian theology: Relation and analogies. M.A.
Berg, J.A.
Saayman, D.W. Die etiek van polemiek.(The ethics of polemics). M.Th.
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| 2004 |
Barry, S. Human rights from the perspective from John Wesley.
(M.A.) Zwemstra, H.M. Die grondwetlike beskerming van sosio-ekonomiese regte in Suid-Afrika. ’n Teologies-etiese perspektief. (M. Th.) (The constitutional protection of socio-economic rights in South Africa. A Thelogical-ethical perspective.)
Jardim, GL. Woman as a symbol: A perspective on Islamic self-understanding. (M.A.) 2005.
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| 2005 |
Netshisaulu, N.W. Children’s rights and parental authority: A Theological-ethical evaluation. (M.Th.) |
| 2006 |
Potgieter, JD. Godsdiensvryheid in die huidige Onderwysbeleid in Suid-Afrika: ’n Christelik-etiese studie (Religious freedom and the current Education policy in South Africa. A Christian –ethical study). (M.Th). |
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Munro, RM. The effects, influence and legacy of the Reformation on Scottish Church History. (ma) |
| 2007 |
Hughes, E. The third Order of St Dominic (the Lay Dominicans). The possible way forward for an Order in crisis. (M.A). |
14.1.2 Doctoral degrees
| 1999 |
Choi, B.K. An evaluation of Hans Küng’s view of church history in view of Augustine’s concept of history. Th.D. |
| 2000 |
Naylor, P. English particular Baptists: from 1688 to the early Nineteenth century. Ph.D. |
| 2002 |
Keegan, B.A. The Anselm Debate and the Gospel of St Mark. (Ph.D.)Lloyd, E.M. The relationship between Religious Beliefs and the Social-Economic Factors in the Development of Nonconformity and Anglicanism in the Upper Cynon Valley: 1800-1970. Ph.D.
Morgan, E.R. The Mennonites and the Amish. A Critique of religious conservatism with special reference to the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania. Ph.DPomfret, A. An ethical evaluation of the historical importance of proprietary chapels. (Ph.D)
Scott, J. The life of Francis of Assisi: Is Franciscanism relevant today? (Ph.D)
Pomfret, A. An ethical evaluation of the historical importance of proprietary chapels. (Ph.D)
Scott, J. The life of Francis of Assisi: Is Franciscanism relevant today? (Ph.D)
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| 2003 |
Juma, F. The growth of the Assemblies of God Church in Kenia 1969-1997. A church historical study. (Ph.D)
White, C. The struggle for Catholicity in the Tudor Church of England. (Ph.D.) |
| 2005 |
Kommers, J. Ontwaakt, Gij die slaapt! Het reformatorisch getuigenis van Gotfried Daniel Krummacher, Hermann Friedrich Kohl brügge en Paul Geyser tijdens de Erwecckung in het Wuppertal van die 19e eeuw. Een bijdrage tot de preek- en vroomheidsgeschiedenis van de 19e eeuw. (Ph.D.)
Mbamalu, O.N.W. Christian ethics and HIV/Aids prevention: A focus on the youth of Gauteng. (Ph.D.)
Prothero, D. An analysis and theological evaluation of revival and revivalism in America from 1730-1860. (Ph.D.)
Saayman, D.W. Dogma en Etos. Die eenheid van die Bybelse leer en lewe as begronding vir die Christelike etiek in die moderne samelewingskonteks. (Dogma and Ethos. The unity of the biblical concepts of doctrine and life in a modern society (Ph.D.)
Zandman, H.J.G. Physical Education in Holistic Christian Education. (Ph.D.) |
14.2 Current post-graduate students
14.2.1 Masters degrees
- Miller, D.D. From Mission to Church: the indigensiation of the Free Church in Southern Africa. (M.A.)
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- Giles, S. The relationship between the imperatives of Christ and his Gospel and the imperatives of the SA Constitution.
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- Munro, RM. The effects, influence and legacy of the Reformation on Scottish Church History. (ma)
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- Sekhaulelo, MA The calling of the Church and State in the moral renewal of the South African community. (MA)
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- Afeke, B. The role of cultural values in the development of support for farm dwellers in the North-West province. Pst Doktoraal.
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14.2.2 Doctoral degrees
| Manavhela, GF. The essence of faith and ethnicity in South Africa. (Ph.D) |
| Barry, S. An examination and ethical evaluation of the restorative Justice Initiative. (PhD) |
| Brown, DJ. The Church and poverty in South africa today. (PhD) |
| Fick, PH. Julianus Pomerius as mistikus: ’n Dogma-historiese studie. (Julianus Pomerius as Mystic. A Dogma-historical study).(Ph.D) |
| Muller, DF. Die roeping van die Suid-Afrikaanse owerhede binne ’n grondwetlike demokrasie in die lig van art. 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis. (The calling of the South African authority in a Constitutional Democracy in the light of art. 36 of the Belgic Confession.) (Ph.D.) |
14.3 Publication flowing from the abovementioned
Several scientific research articles (See publications at 8.4)
15. NRF Bursaries
| 1968 |
Bursary for full-time study for Hons B.A. |
| 1971 |
Bursary for full-time study for M.A. |
| 1999 |
Award at the value of R6000,00 to deliver a paper at the international conference of the “International Association for Religious Freedom” in Vancouver Canada, August 1999 |
| 2000 |
Promotors award at the value of R20000,00 for distribution amongst post-graduate students. |
| 2001 |
Award from the NRF at the value of R20810,00 for research at the Human Rights Commission of the UN on “Racism and Xenophobia”. |
| 2003 |
Award from the NRF at the value of R7500 for presentation in front of the Human Rights Commission of the UN in Geneva |
| 2006 |
Award from the NRF at the value of R3500 for presentation at the Human Rights Commission of the UN in Geneva |
16. Areas of speciality
16.1 Contemporary church and dogma history.
16.2 Contemporary philosophical and theological tendencies.
16.3 Futurology with regard to the future ministerial demands of the church in South Africa.
16.4 Ethics and Human Rights.
17. Professional life
| 17.1 |
1969-1974: |
Lecturer in Cultural Philosophy and Cultural History at the Potchefstroom University for Christian
Higher Education.
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| 17.2 |
1975-1978: |
Minister of the Reformed Church Gobabis.
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| 17.3 |
1979-1990: |
Minister of the Reformed Church Derdepoort, Pretoria. |
| 17.4 |
1990-1994: |
Professor in Ecclesiology at the Hammanskraal Theological Seminary and extra-ordinary
professor at the Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Humanities at Potchefstroom University for
Christian Higher Education.
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| 17.5 |
1995: |
Professor in the department Dogmatology and Ecclesiology and the Faculty of Theology of the
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
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| 17.6 |
1999- 2010 |
Director of the School for Church Sciences, Faculty of Theology, NWU |
| 17.7 |
2002- 2004: |
Vice rector Theological School Potchefstroom
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| 17.8 |
2004- 2007: |
Rector Theological School Potchefstroom |
18. Academical involvement
| 18.1 |
1975: |
Member of the Reformed Theological Society.
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| 18.2 |
1984: |
Chairman of the Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria.
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| 18.3 |
1989-1995: |
Chairman of the general meeting of the Reformed Theological Society.
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| 18.4 |
1990: |
Main member of management of the Church Historical Work Society in South Africa.
18.10 1997: Member of the South Africal Academy of Science and Art.
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| 18.5 |
1990-1997: |
Co-editor of the accredited journal Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae.
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| 18.6 |
1997–2004: |
Editor of the accredited journal Historia Ecclesiasticae.
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| 18.7 |
1989-1995: |
Member of the editorial staff of the accredited journal In die Skriflig.
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| 18.8 |
1997-1999: |
Scientific co-worker of the accredited journal In die Skriflig. |
| 18.9 |
2000: |
Sub-editor of the accredited journal In die Skriflig. |
| 18.10 |
2005: |
Final-editor of the accredited journal In die Skriflig |
| 18.11 |
1997: |
Member of the South African Academy of Science and Art. |
19. University involvement
| 19.1 |
Member of the Faculty council Theology.
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| 19.2 |
Member of the Teaching committe of the Faculty of Theology.
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| 19.3 |
Member of Committee for Advanced Degrees of the Faculty of Theology.
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| 19.4 |
Member of the executive committee of the Faculty of Theology and the management committee of the
Senate of the Theological School.
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| 19.5 |
Member of the Senateof the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
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| 19.6 |
Member of a work group of the Broad Transformation Process of the University.
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| 19.7 |
Director of the school for Church Sciences of the Faculty of Theology.
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| 19.8 |
Eksternal evaluator of the department Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology of the University of
Stellenbosch. 30-31 October 2000.
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20. Church involvement
| 20.1 |
Advisor of Synodal meetings.
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| 20.2 |
Advisor of the Delegates for Ecumenical matters.
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| 20.3 |
Advisor of the Delegates for the Conservation and Multiplication of the Church.
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| 20.4 |
Advisrr of the Delegates for Contact with the Central Authorities and Regional Government.
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| 20.5 |
Advisor of the Delegates for Talks with Other National Synods.
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| 20.6 |
Chairman of the Delegates for Ecclesiastical Journals.
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| 20.7 |
Member of the editorial commission of Die Kerkblad.
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| 20.8 |
Advisor of the Delegates Correspondence with International Churches.
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| 20.9 |
Advisor of the Delegates for the Argive.
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| 20.10 |
Advisor of the Delegates for Appeals and Petitions of Protes.
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