Praktiese ekklesiologie – Kerkwees in die 21ste eeu / / Wim A. Dreyer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910166655503321
• Autore: Dreyer W. A.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cape Town, South Africa : , : AOSIS, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 9781928396000; 9780620723848
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xix, 230 pages) : illustrations; digital, PDF file(s)
• Collana: HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies : ; Supplementum 10
• Disciplina: 262.0017
• Soggetti: Christianity - South Africa; Christian leadership
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Afrikaans
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Hoofstuk 1. Kerkwees: verleentheid of geleentheid --hoofstuk 2. Hermeneutiese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 3. Historiese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 4. Empiriese perspektief op kerkwees --hoofstuk 5. Strategiese perspektief op kerkwees --Literatuurverwysings --Indeks.
• Sommario/riassunto: The book proposes a radical transformation of existing church and training models in South African Reformed ecclesial circles. It takes the theological discussion, especially in ecclesiology, to the next level and argues for new ways to express belief in ecclesial practice. The book provides a provocative strategic vision which takes the ecclesial challenges of the twenty-first century seriously. The book will benefit not only theologians in the academy but also church leaders. Firstly, a situational analysis which focuses on the circumstances and social standing of mainstream churches in the twenty-first century, is done. Current difficulties and obstacles are identified. These can be contributed mainly to the secularisation and post-Christian tendencies of the era subsequent to the two world wars. Secondly, the responsible renewal of and much needed amendments to the structures of South African Protestant faith communities in a postmodern, postliberal, postcolonial context are proposed. The authority of scripture and the creeds of these churches are foundational for sensible renewal. The ; book dialogues with the relevant existing literature as it develops its ‘missional’ approach to being church in the world today. The investigation is thorough, the argumentation sound and the book makes an original and thought-provoking contribution to the field. The contribution includes biblical perspectives on ecclesial communities, a historical overview of the growth and decline of mainstream churches, insights with regard to the available empirical data, and strategies for the future. The work attests to sound methodology and a strong theoretical foundation. Literature from various parts of the world is utilised, which provides both breadth and depth to the work. The author displays an impressive ability to integrate findings from various fields and disciplines.

Reducing poverty and sustaining the environment [[electronic resource] ] : the politics of local engagement / / edited by Stephen Bass ... [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910783531503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; Sterling, VA, : Earthscan, 2005
• ISBN: 1-84977-230-4; 1-136-55896-9; 1-280-47499-8; 9786610474998; 600-00-0048-0; 1-4237-2845-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (342 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): BassStephen <1958->
• Disciplina: 339.4/6/091724
• Soggetti: Poverty - Developing countries - Prevention; Environmental management - Political aspects - Developing countries; Poverty - Environmental aspects - Developing countries; Local government - Developing countries; Environmental justice - Developing countries; Developing countries Environmental conditions Case studies
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Reducing Poverty and Sustaining the EnvironmentThe Politics of Local Engagement; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables, Diagrams and Boxes; List of Photographs; Acknowledgements; About the Authors and Editors; Acronyms and Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; The focus of this book: The dynamics of political change on poor people's environment; The case studies: Political change in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean; The changing political context; Mapping power relationships: Political influences at four levels; Closing the gap between the poor and those who seek to support them; What do we mean by poverty?The implications of expanded poverty definitions for the environment and politics; How political change can support pro-poor environmental outcomes; 2 Creating Space for Civil Society in an Impoverished Environment in Pakistan; From early innovations in Bangladesh . . .; . . . to facing huge challenges in one of the poorest parts of Pakistan; AKRSP's approach: 'Social organization' tackles poverty and natural resource degradation; Improving governance: AKRSP as a complement to government, not a substitute; Strengthening civil society through interactions; Maturing institutions get to grips with environmental issues and influence policyRevisiting some assumptions about poverty and the environment; Influencing national policy on rural development: The importance of leadership; Conclusions; 3 The Bioplan: Decreasing Poverty in Manizales, Colombia, through Shared Environmental Management; Introduction; Background; The context: Urban and rural poverty in Colombia and Manizales; Summary of environmental policies in Manizales; The Bioplan in action; Experiences; Conclusions; 4 Environment-Poverty Linkages: Managing Natural Resources in China; IntroductionResearch; Improving environment-poverty projects; Participatory assessments; Poverty reduction, environment and participation; 5 The Evolving Roles of Environmental Management Institutions in East Africa: From Conservation to Poverty Reduction; Introduction; Background and context; Some reflections on governance in the context of the East African Community; Current trends in governance; Regional environmental governance processes; National environmental governance in the context of poverty eradication; Looking to the future; 6 Stories on the Environment and Conflict from Northern NigeriaIntroduction; The Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands; Through the eyes of a farmer and cattle herder; Bringing the stories together; Conclusion and recommendations; 7 The Sea is our Garden: Coastal Resource Management and Local Governance in the Caribbean; Introduction; A small island and its internal politics; The case study: Context and stakeholders; Promoting sustainable coastal livelihoods; Lessons learned: Local governance and institutional arrangements for coastal conservation and management; Conclusions; 8 'Working for Water' in a Democratic South Africa
• Sommario/riassunto: 'A valuable contribution to our collective knowledge about governance, poverty and the environment' Frances Seymour, World Resources Institute'Detailed and realistic documentation of contemporary development and governance relationships and trends' Melissa Leach, Institute of Development StudiesThere are growing signs that development work by governments, aid agencies and non-government organisations ignores the fact that environmental quality matters to the poor. There are also indications that some environmental work is pushing 'people-out' protection methodologies. Yet recently, an extensiv