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040			_aZA-BrSAT _cZA-BrSAT
100			_9792 _aKorner, Talitha Mathilda _d1959
245			_aChristian African emerging adults’ epistemological understanding of the authority of the Bible with particular reference to contextual evangelism within a Lutheran, Catholic and Charismatic church in Mamelodi, Tshwane, Gauteng
260			_aJohannesburg _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2021
300			_a214 _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract, TOC
502			_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2021 _gDr Shaun Joynt and Dr Willem Semmelink
520			_aThe focus of this thesis is on Christian African emerging adults’ epistemic understanding of the authority of the Bible with particular regard to contextual evangelism within a Lutheran, Catholic and Charismatic church in Mamelodi, Tshwane, Gauteng. The primary objective of this thesis was to demonstrate that among the emerging adults of Mamelodi, Gauteng, South Africa, there appears to be a perceived lack of comprehension of the Bible’s authority which currently hinders the proclamation of the gospel in a significant and contextual manner. The goal was to develop practical strategies arising from the findings to help the broader church addressing the challenges facing emerging adults. Through semi-structured interviews, the researcher explored Christian African emerging adults’ epistemic understanding of the Bible, focusing on contextual evangelism. Fifteen participants (eight males and seven females) from three different denominations (Catholic, Charismatic, and Lutheran) participated in the study. The researcher conducts a case study to investigate her perception of a lack of understanding of the Bible’s authority. The researcher utilises Browning’s fundamental practical theology research methodology. The findings based on the interviews reveal a disturbing neglect in reading and understanding the Bible and applying biblical principles in participants’ lives. Although emerging adults still believe that the Bible is reliable and authoritative, and crucial to read, they lack a thorough epistemological understanding of it. This thesis concludes with a summary of a clearer understanding of the Bible's authority amongst emerging adults. After summarising findings, further research and recommendations are offered to assist the church's impact concerning emerging adults reading and studying the Bible, proclaiming the gospel of Christ effectively.
650		0	_9795 _aLutheran Church
650		0	_9799 _aChurch group work with young adults
650		0	_9797 _aKnowledge, Theory of (Religion)
650		0	_9405 _aPentecostalism
650		0	_9796 _aCatholics _xReligious identity
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