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Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2018.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/64231 Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective Kgatla, Selaelo T. shambarebf@gmail.com Shambare, Blessing Theology of Reconstruction Missiology Church's role in reconstruction Post-colonial Zimbabwe Ezra-Nehemiah Model in Reconstruction theology UCTD Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2018. The issue of reconstruction has appealed to many nations that have moved from significant transitional periods, be it economic, social, and or political. This has made the reconstruction theology, a relevant theology. This study is a result of realities unfolding in Zimbabwe which left many to ask what is missing in Zimbabwe in order to have a better society. The study seeks to contribute to the reconstruction theology debate from a missiological perspective which is based on asking and answering the question, “what is the role of the Christian Church in reconstruction?” At the onset, the study seeks to assert the applicability of the Ezra - Nehemiah Motif in Zimbabwe. The research is motivated by the premise that the church ought to have the capacity to adequately formulate a public-social theology which meets the demands of society. It is on this basis that the research will grapple with the concerns for justice, aspects of difference in relationship to human life- human dignity, policies of democratisation and democracy, social development and societal peaceful coexistence. The theology of reconstruction has been argued as a praxis and deed-oriented model of rebuilding. Whilst appreciating the Liberation Theology and its value to Zimbabwe, it could be argued further that the liberation has served the purpose and the need for a complementary theology; - Reconstruction Theology. However, if this assertion is to be upheld, questions may be raised as to whether Reconstruction Theology seeks to replace Liberation Theology. It is therefore through this research that it can be established whether there is a replacement of or a complement of liberation theology with reconstruction theology. This research then aims to analyse the deplorable Zimbabwean, socio-economic and socio-political fibers that require reconstruction and transformation, to enable development of a better society in which human dignity is respected. Further to that, the research explores and reflects upon the theological and missiological models of reconstruction that could be considered in post-colonial Zimbabwe. It is in this research that some alternative cultural variables, which could help achieve national reconstruction are deconstructed in light of reconstruction of Zimbabwe. To achieve this research utilises African Renaissance as its theoretical framework and informed by social construction theory. This research engages in the quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by interviews and questionnaires. There is a plethora of produced in published and unpublished literature that enriched this thesis. Furthermore, the research utilised various methodological approaches which includes theological, sociological, and post-colonial. The research will then comprise nine chapters subtitled depending on the matters of concern. Science of Religion and Missiology PhD Unrestricted 2018-03-13T09:31:33Z 2018-03-13T09:31:33Z 2018-04-20 2018 Thesis * A2018 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64231 en © 2018 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 | Theology of Reconstruction Missiology Church's role in reconstruction Post-colonial Zimbabwe Ezra-Nehemiah Model in Reconstruction theology UCTD Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title | Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title_full | Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title_fullStr | Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title_short | Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspective |
| title_sort | towards a theology of reconstruction for post colonial zimbabwe a missiological perspective |
| topic | Theology of Reconstruction Missiology Church's role in reconstruction Post-colonial Zimbabwe Ezra-Nehemiah Model in Reconstruction theology UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64231 |