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An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations
Thesis (PhD)-University of Pretoria, 2026.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/109475 An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations Sukdaven, Maniraj Lmontueli@gmail.com Montueli, Lebohang UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ancestral callings Religion History Wellness Quality Education Schools Thesis (PhD)-University of Pretoria, 2026. This research investigated the causes of the rising prevalence of ancestral calling occurrences in Gauteng schools and proposed management methods or solutions. The research determined that these occurrences represent ancestor communication, frequently evident in children due to their spiritual gifts and sometimes a need to become traditional healers. The research underscores the need for parental involvement in children's spiritual development, and schools need to implement emotional and spiritual assistance chaplains. Essential tactics encompass integrating religious education to promote comprehension and diversity, imparting historical narratives that present a balanced perspective on colonialism and religion, and enhancing sick leave policies for individuals pursuing spiritual initiation. The study further examines factors influencing these occurrences, including environmental elements and different ancestral spirits, while acknowledging factors such as peer pressure and other learners faking manifestation for various reasons. Negative impacts on students' emotional well-being, academic performance, mental health, and, importantly for this study, religious views, have been seen as a result of society's judgment and uncertainty around these beliefs or lack of understanding of African religions. The research highlighted that the lack of undemanding African religions has a long history that can be traced back to a cultural superiority that has suppressed African religions and has shaped the society to date. UP Doctoral Research Bursary Biblical and Religious Studies PhD (Religion Studies) Unrestricted Faculty of Theology and Religion SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-04: Quality education SDG-10: Reduces inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2026-04-08T13:22:22Z 2026-04-08T13:22:22Z 2026-05-26 2025-09-03 Thesis * 26 May 2026 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109475 10.25403/UPresearchdata.31931313 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ancestral callings Religion History Wellness Quality Education Schools An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title | An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title_full | An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title_fullStr | An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title_full_unstemmed | An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title_short | An examination of ancestral callings in Gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| title_sort | examination of ancestral callings in gauteng public schools and their associated impact through spiritual manifestations |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ancestral callings Religion History Wellness Quality Education Schools |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109475 |