By Beukes, Jacques (editor) Practical Theology and Mission Studies: Understand, contemplate and do! South African Perspectives is an academic book that consists of theoretical contributions from lecturers and research associates of the Department of Practical Theology and Mission Studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Pretoria (UP). Practical theology is multifaceted. It..
Read moreEnhancing socio-ecological interactions to achieve sustainable decentralised sanitation systems: Why people are not using technical solutions
By: Bestsie le Roux, Attie van Niekerk, Erna Kruger, Betty Maimel Apart from some obvious problems, such as safety risks (particularly for women and children) and environmental pollution to be considered in the design of a sanitation system, there are also more invisible problems, such as religious and cultural thought patterns that affect the use..
Read moreCity-making, Space and Spirituality- A Community-Based Urban Praxis with Reflections from South Africa
By Stephan de Beer This book is about the soul of the city, embodied in its spaces and people. It traces dynamics in inner city neighbourhoods of South Africa’s post-apartheid capital, Pretoria. Viewing the city through its most vulnerable people and places, it recognizes that urban space is never neutral and shaped by competing value..
Read moreFacing homelessness: Finding inclusionary, collaborative solutions
Synopsis In facing homelessness we face the other, and in facing the other, we face ourselves. This book contributes to an emerging body of knowledge on street homelessness in the South African context. It is meant for researchers and scholars who are committed to finding solutions for street homelessness. It offers conceptual frameworks and practical guidelines for..
Read moreWE CANNOT CONTINUE LIKE THIS: Facing modernity in Africa and the West
Synopsis The book is based on the view that the present trajectory of modern development cannot continue as it is now because it is ecologically unsustainable, it continues to enlarge the gap between rich and poor, and the decolonialisation movement has drawn our attention again to the specific role of religion, culture and value in..
Read moreJust faith: Glocal Responses to Planetary Urbanization
The purpose of this scholarly book is to expand the body of knowledge available on urban theology. It introduces readers to the concept of planetary urbanisation, with the view of deepening an understanding of urbanisation and its all-pervasive impact on the planet, people and places from a theological perspective. On the occasions when theological consideration..
Read moreClowning in the city: Practicing Playful Protest
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