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100			_9132 _aLockard, Anna-Marie
245			_aA Critical Examination of the Role of the South African Evangelical Church in the African Renaissance
260			_aJohannesburg, South Africa _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2012
300			_a239p _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract. Table of contents. Appendix. Works cited.
502			_bDoctor of Philosophy in Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2012 _gDr WR Domeris
520			_aThis research examines the key role of the South African evangelical church in the African Renaissance movement. A paradigm for assessing this role was taken from the book of the Acts of the Apostles. The hermeneutics of a socio-rhetorical interpretation of chapters two through four was used to identify ways whereby the first century church engaged with its culture without losing its unique identity.The origins and objectives of the African Renaissance have been carefully considered, particularly within the South African context. A critical examination of the ideology of the movement was examined in order to determine the feasibility of the church engaging with the movement’s philosophy and objectives.Although several scholars maintain that the African Renaissance has objectives within the political, socio-economic, and cultural arenas, few scholars suggest the role of faith and the church in their goals.Therefore, this research presents biblical strategies whereby the South African evangelical church may engage with the African Renaissance as a bold and innovative witness.
650		0	_930 _aChurch _xSouth African evangelical church _zSouth Africa
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