Papers by hundzukani portia khosa-Nkatini
Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya, 2023
Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa has always been a focal point for research, with some
contend... more Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa has always been a focal point for research, with some
contending that the preachers brainwashed Africans when they carried the gospel to them since they
neglected to learn Africanism. This stays a discussion among the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in
South Africa (EPCSA) where the creator of this study is a pastor. It has been stated that when a person
becomes a Christian, that individual can never again discuss precursors or converse with
predecessors, these terms refer to ancestors It is a transgression, while others say nothing bad can
really be said about going to chapel yet rehearsing your African convictions and customs. African
religion has faith in predecessors and Christianity has confidence in God. In any case, African religion
accepts that God exists yet at the same time wants to get assurance from their ancestors. Some contend
that there is nothing out of sorts when individuals practice their African convictions because it is not
destructive to them or the following individual. Along these lines, African Religion (AR) instructs that
it is critical for one to look for available resources to control or control those outer powers and offices
that are more remarkable than human comprehension. This is done through ceremonial practices,
mystical recipes, and charms endorsed by strict specialists to the individuals who feel compromised.
It is inappropriate to expect that all Africans are something similar and that their customs are
something similar or practice for similar reasons. Nonetheless, there are similitudes between African
societies. Religion ought to assume a basic part in the redefinition of this peculiarity, as devotees
haggle between standard regulations and strict rules. This study will analyse the confirmation that
Christianity in the sub-Saharan Africa is a peculiarity and that it ought to lead strict synchronization
into new world convictions and strict African practices. African Customs, given the circumstances,
include exactly the secret of human reality, our individual, our relations with others and with the
world. It contacts that reality that is not to be gotten a handle on and which cannot be verified.
Anthology of Pastoral Ministry and Leadership, 2013
There are several contemporary developments in both the church and society that make it imperativ... more There are several contemporary developments in both the church and society that make it imperative to have a volume that critically engages with issues of pastoral ministry and pastoral leadership. In exercising its pastoral ministry and leadership of both the church and society, the church has to respond to these socioeconomic , political, scientific, technological and religious developments. This collection of essays from various scholars of different disciplines grapples with a number of key aspects of pastoral ministry and leadership in the church. It is a reference point of how to adequately respond to these issues and developments, and thereby do pastoral ministry and exercise leadership in ethically acceptable ways.
This article examines the liturgical practices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Af... more This article examines the liturgical practices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa (EPCSA), focusing on its Sunday liturgy, within the broader context of cultural and linguistic considerations. The EPCSA, formerly known as the Tsonga Presbyterian Church (TPC), has a diverse array of liturgies, each composed in Tsonga. Liturgy, as an integral part of worship, has evolved over the history of Christian practices, influenced by various cultures and people. This study emphasizes the cultural aspect of liturgy, asserting that the incorporation of nature into the relationship with God holds cultural significance. While the Tsonga language remains central to the EPCSA's tradition, the changing demographic landscape, with the church previously comprising Tsonga-speaking members exclusively, necessitates a reconsideration of its liturgical approach. The article utilizes a literature review to argue that the current Sunday liturgy may exhibit exclusivity. It underscores the importance of adapting liturgical practices to accommodate changes in the composition of the congregation, emphasizing the unity of diverse individuals coming together to worship a shared God despite their differences.
HTS teologiese studies, May 22, 2024
KAMASEAN, Dec 19, 2023
The episode from the life of King David in this article served as a case study as we tried to exp... more The episode from the life of King David in this article served as a case study as we tried to explore the link between men and violence in contemporary society. In restating the hypothesis, we posit that men in our daily society sometimes reference Christian Biblical characters in their process of understanding their masculinity construction process and masculine traits. If this is the case, we have found that Christian men continue to hide under the shadow of emulating Biblical male characters in their navigation of this transition process and sustaining violent masculinity traits. We took cognizance of how some men move seamlessly between culture and faith as and when the transition process favors them. We used the narrative analysis method to examine this research. This article is premised on other factors, such as David being known in the community as the boy who killed a giant, as this makes it quick for people in the community and the church to remember him. This article explored the question of whether there were no better Biblical models for men to follow that could offer a wholesome insight into the construction of masculinity. While David was a man after God's heart, he exuded violence, and his household continued to use power to abuse those within the household.
Khazanah Theologia, Dec 29, 2023
This article examines the liturgical practices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Af... more This article examines the liturgical practices of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa (EPCSA), focusing on its Sunday liturgy, within the broader context of cultural and linguistic considerations. The EPCSA, formerly known as the Tsonga Presbyterian Church (TPC), has a diverse array of liturgies, each composed in Tsonga. Liturgy, as an integral part of worship, has evolved over the history of Christian practices, influenced by various cultures and people. This study emphasizes the cultural aspect of liturgy, asserting that the incorporation of nature into the relationship with God holds cultural significance. While the Tsonga language remains central to the EPCSA's tradition, the changing demographic landscape, with the church previously comprising Tsonga-speaking members exclusively, necessitates a reconsideration of its liturgical approach. The article utilizes a literature review to argue that the current Sunday liturgy may exhibit exclusivity. It underscores the importance of adapting liturgical practices to accommodate changes in the composition of the congregation, emphasizing the unity of diverse individuals coming together to worship a shared God despite their differences.
The aim of this article is to develop a liturgical theory for praxis that will enable the EPCSA t... more The aim of this article is to develop a liturgical theory for praxis that will enable the EPCSA to recognise and accommodate non-Tsonga speaking worshippers found within the church. There are young Africans in South Africa that cannot read nor write in their mother tongue, for example Xitsonga, also in the EPCSA. The findings of this research will help these Africans that are members of the EPCSA to participate in the Sunday liturgy in a more meaningful way. The Sunday liturgy of the EPCSA, known as Magandzelelo Ekerekeni is exclusively in Tsonga. It consists of five (5) Sunday orders of service for each Sunday of the month and was also the focus of this research. Research of this liturgy and those participating and leading in this liturgy was done in the seven (7) presbyteries found within the EPCSA, and the focus of this research was the people and their language within the context of the liturgy. The principle aim was to promote the Biblical notion of hospitality in the communities of the EPCSA via the liturgy by developing a more inclusive theory for praxis for the EPCSA.
Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies, Aug 27, 2021
Death is a thing standing between the world of human beings and the world of spirits and that ont... more Death is a thing standing between the world of human beings and the world of spirits and that onto logical departure of someone requires rituals that are intended at uniting the two worlds. (p. 3) Burial rites are very common among many Africa communities. In the African context, burials are not the end of life but rather the beginning of another life in the land of the ancestors. In spite of the importance of the African funeral rites, the missional role of the church in mourning and the burial of the dead in the African communities, the COVID-19 pandemic led protocols and restrictions placed a huge challenge on the African religious and cultural practices. Contribution: In the light of the above-named challenges, the article discusses the religiouscultural effect of the pandemic with special focus on the African liturgical and missiological challenges in the context of the COVID-19 restrictions on funerals and burial rites.
Verbum et Ecclesia
The article focusses on ubuntu and mourning rituals practised in the Tsonga culture. Tsonga cultu... more The article focusses on ubuntu and mourning rituals practised in the Tsonga culture. Tsonga cultures and rituals have been proclaimed as being different from province to province with a few similarities. The rituals referred to in this research do not however encompass the belief systems of all Tsonga people in South Africa. This study discusses ubuntu in the Tsonga context and how they partake in the processes of bereavement, grieving, mourning, death rituals, mourning practice and unveiling of the tombstone. This article addresses some challenges and the theme of liturgical inculturation in the Tsonga mourning processes. The study also addresses the necessary liturgical aggiornamento needed in the Tsonga mourning processes. It covers the social and religious aspects of the process Ubuntu and mourning practices in the Tsonga culture.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The contextual perspective challenged by this research is the understanding of ubuntu and mour...
Theologia Viatorum
Gender-based violence (GBV) has become a major problem in South Africa, making headlines on a reg... more Gender-based violence (GBV) has become a major problem in South Africa, making headlines on a regular basis. When the president of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, declared the lockdown in reaction to the worldwide pandemic: COVID-19 one of the expectations was that families would spend more time together in harmony. However, the number of recorded domestic violence instances increased as a result of the lockdown. Women have historically been subjected to GBV in their communities, businesses, streets, marketplaces and even churches; recently, their homes have proven to be unsafe as well. There have been a number of marches of women around the country to call for justice for women who are victims of GBV. The lives of women were endangered, what was supposed to be a place of solace became a dungeon to them. They were essentially breathing through the wound in their own homes: Baphefumula ngenxiba. This article, through a literature review, will highlight how the live...
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023
The youth in South Africa are subject to unemployment and the pressure to fit into society. The
u... more The youth in South Africa are subject to unemployment and the pressure to fit into society. The
unemployment rate in South Africa is high; therefore, some find themselves desperate for
employment and often find themselves hoping and praying for a miracle; hence, the number
of churches in South Africa is increasing. People go to church to be prayed for by ministers in
a hope to better their lives and that of their families. Some of these young South Africans
became victims of sexual harassment, rape and gender-based violence (GBV) at the hands of
their pastors. The aim of this article was to challenge the church in identifying ways to break
the cycle of perpetrators among pastors and help find the role pastoral counsellors can play
regarding both victims and offenders to prevent history from repeating itself. Domestic
violence and abuse in South Africa have been investigated by various disciplines. One of the
most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse their female
congregants. The article will create an awareness of violence against black women at the
temple of black churches which is vindicated by Christian faith as miracle and healing. The
violence against black women at the temple of the churches is patriarchal violence as male
clergy sacrifice them in the name of faith using the bible. Some scholars of Black theology of
liberation (BTL) argue that Elmina Castle had a chapel where women trading took place.
Elmina Castle had a dungeon that kept black women who were waiting to be sold to a trade
master. This article also exposed patriarchal violence that has been engraved on black women
using the Bible by male clergy and connected Elmina Castle to Bishops Israel Makamu and
Stephen Bafana Zondo to see the position of black women in these temples. Black theology of
liberation was used to expose oppression of black women, by black men, in black churches.
Khazanah Theologia
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a world concern; however, in South Africa it has been declared as ... more Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a world concern; however, in South Africa it has been declared as a national crisis that is embedded in the social-cultural context and history of the country. One of the greatest challenges in South Africa is the high unemployment rate and the pressure to fit into society. Some of those unemployed South Africans go to church for prayers with the hope to get employed. Unemployed South Africans are vulnerable due to unemployment and pressure to fit in, and this is sometimes influenced by social media. Some pastors take advantage of these individuals either by asking them to plant a “seed” (money) or taking advantaged of them sexually. Women, young and old are the most vulnerable in church, the pressure to get employment, to get married, to stay married, to have children etc. are the most common prayer requests from women in church. GBV in South Africa have been an ongoing investigation by various disciplines. One of the most difficult and sensitive real...
Religious: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama dan Lintas Budaya
Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa has always been a focal point for research, with some contendi... more Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa has always been a focal point for research, with some contending that the preachers brainwashed Africans when they carried the gospel to them since they neglected to learn Africanism. This stays a discussion among the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa (EPCSA) where the creator of this study is a pastor. It has been stated that when a person becomes a Christian, that individual can never again discuss precursors or converse with predecessors, these terms refer to ancestors It is a transgression, while others say nothing bad can really be said about going to chapel yet rehearsing your African convictions and customs. African religion has faith in predecessors and Christianity has confidence in God. In any case, African religion accepts that God exists yet at the same time wants to get assurance from their ancestors. Some contend that there is nothing out of sorts when individuals practice their African convictions because it is not de...
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies
It is common in African culture for a widow to wear black or navy clothes as a sign of mourning h... more It is common in African culture for a widow to wear black or navy clothes as a sign of mourning her husband upon his death. Widows in Africa are expected to mourn for a certain period. In South Africa, most African ethnic groups expect them to mourn for a period of 12 months. Vows in the western culture state ‘until death do us part’, but this is not the case in the African traditions. A widow is still considered married even after the death of her husband. She must undergo mourning rituals as a widow to mourn her husband. The article extensively analysed the general processes that African families undergo after the death of a family member. It is important to note that most African traditions surrounding death are stricter for women than for men. This is because women undergo many rituals before they are considered clean enough to re-marry. This is the opposite for men as they have a shorter mourning period with less rituals. In this regard, the mourning process in African countrie...
In die Skriflig / In Luce Verbi
Theologia Viatorum
Vukati VA Kandza hi Mbilu is a Xitsonga idiomatic expression implying that the road to marital su... more Vukati VA Kandza hi Mbilu is a Xitsonga idiomatic expression implying that the road to marital success is for a wife to endure hardships. This idiomatic expression is firmly embedded in patriarchal beliefs, as it is only applicable to wives and not husbands. From time immemorial, the VaTsonga people have been aware of the complexities of marriage. Although they regard it as being a vital step towards full adulthood and maturity, they have several sayings which point out that marriage is not an easy undertaking, such as the well-known saying, Vukati VA Kandza hi Mbilu. The purpose of this article was to examine the VaTsonga idiomatic expression Vukati VA Kandza hi Mbilu, as well as its impact on VaTsonga marriages and patriarchy in VaTsonga marriages. Furthermore, the study provided recommendations to pastoral caregivers to promote gender equality and discourage the abuse of women in Tsonga marriages. A literature review methodological approach was adopted in this research to indicat...
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contending that the preachers brainwashed Africans when they carried the gospel to them since they
neglected to learn Africanism. This stays a discussion among the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in
South Africa (EPCSA) where the creator of this study is a pastor. It has been stated that when a person
becomes a Christian, that individual can never again discuss precursors or converse with
predecessors, these terms refer to ancestors It is a transgression, while others say nothing bad can
really be said about going to chapel yet rehearsing your African convictions and customs. African
religion has faith in predecessors and Christianity has confidence in God. In any case, African religion
accepts that God exists yet at the same time wants to get assurance from their ancestors. Some contend
that there is nothing out of sorts when individuals practice their African convictions because it is not
destructive to them or the following individual. Along these lines, African Religion (AR) instructs that
it is critical for one to look for available resources to control or control those outer powers and offices
that are more remarkable than human comprehension. This is done through ceremonial practices,
mystical recipes, and charms endorsed by strict specialists to the individuals who feel compromised.
It is inappropriate to expect that all Africans are something similar and that their customs are
something similar or practice for similar reasons. Nonetheless, there are similitudes between African
societies. Religion ought to assume a basic part in the redefinition of this peculiarity, as devotees
haggle between standard regulations and strict rules. This study will analyse the confirmation that
Christianity in the sub-Saharan Africa is a peculiarity and that it ought to lead strict synchronization
into new world convictions and strict African practices. African Customs, given the circumstances,
include exactly the secret of human reality, our individual, our relations with others and with the
world. It contacts that reality that is not to be gotten a handle on and which cannot be verified.
unemployment rate in South Africa is high; therefore, some find themselves desperate for
employment and often find themselves hoping and praying for a miracle; hence, the number
of churches in South Africa is increasing. People go to church to be prayed for by ministers in
a hope to better their lives and that of their families. Some of these young South Africans
became victims of sexual harassment, rape and gender-based violence (GBV) at the hands of
their pastors. The aim of this article was to challenge the church in identifying ways to break
the cycle of perpetrators among pastors and help find the role pastoral counsellors can play
regarding both victims and offenders to prevent history from repeating itself. Domestic
violence and abuse in South Africa have been investigated by various disciplines. One of the
most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse their female
congregants. The article will create an awareness of violence against black women at the
temple of black churches which is vindicated by Christian faith as miracle and healing. The
violence against black women at the temple of the churches is patriarchal violence as male
clergy sacrifice them in the name of faith using the bible. Some scholars of Black theology of
liberation (BTL) argue that Elmina Castle had a chapel where women trading took place.
Elmina Castle had a dungeon that kept black women who were waiting to be sold to a trade
master. This article also exposed patriarchal violence that has been engraved on black women
using the Bible by male clergy and connected Elmina Castle to Bishops Israel Makamu and
Stephen Bafana Zondo to see the position of black women in these temples. Black theology of
liberation was used to expose oppression of black women, by black men, in black churches.
contending that the preachers brainwashed Africans when they carried the gospel to them since they
neglected to learn Africanism. This stays a discussion among the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in
South Africa (EPCSA) where the creator of this study is a pastor. It has been stated that when a person
becomes a Christian, that individual can never again discuss precursors or converse with
predecessors, these terms refer to ancestors It is a transgression, while others say nothing bad can
really be said about going to chapel yet rehearsing your African convictions and customs. African
religion has faith in predecessors and Christianity has confidence in God. In any case, African religion
accepts that God exists yet at the same time wants to get assurance from their ancestors. Some contend
that there is nothing out of sorts when individuals practice their African convictions because it is not
destructive to them or the following individual. Along these lines, African Religion (AR) instructs that
it is critical for one to look for available resources to control or control those outer powers and offices
that are more remarkable than human comprehension. This is done through ceremonial practices,
mystical recipes, and charms endorsed by strict specialists to the individuals who feel compromised.
It is inappropriate to expect that all Africans are something similar and that their customs are
something similar or practice for similar reasons. Nonetheless, there are similitudes between African
societies. Religion ought to assume a basic part in the redefinition of this peculiarity, as devotees
haggle between standard regulations and strict rules. This study will analyse the confirmation that
Christianity in the sub-Saharan Africa is a peculiarity and that it ought to lead strict synchronization
into new world convictions and strict African practices. African Customs, given the circumstances,
include exactly the secret of human reality, our individual, our relations with others and with the
world. It contacts that reality that is not to be gotten a handle on and which cannot be verified.
unemployment rate in South Africa is high; therefore, some find themselves desperate for
employment and often find themselves hoping and praying for a miracle; hence, the number
of churches in South Africa is increasing. People go to church to be prayed for by ministers in
a hope to better their lives and that of their families. Some of these young South Africans
became victims of sexual harassment, rape and gender-based violence (GBV) at the hands of
their pastors. The aim of this article was to challenge the church in identifying ways to break
the cycle of perpetrators among pastors and help find the role pastoral counsellors can play
regarding both victims and offenders to prevent history from repeating itself. Domestic
violence and abuse in South Africa have been investigated by various disciplines. One of the
most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse their female
congregants. The article will create an awareness of violence against black women at the
temple of black churches which is vindicated by Christian faith as miracle and healing. The
violence against black women at the temple of the churches is patriarchal violence as male
clergy sacrifice them in the name of faith using the bible. Some scholars of Black theology of
liberation (BTL) argue that Elmina Castle had a chapel where women trading took place.
Elmina Castle had a dungeon that kept black women who were waiting to be sold to a trade
master. This article also exposed patriarchal violence that has been engraved on black women
using the Bible by male clergy and connected Elmina Castle to Bishops Israel Makamu and
Stephen Bafana Zondo to see the position of black women in these temples. Black theology of
liberation was used to expose oppression of black women, by black men, in black churches.
people that we spend most of our time with has a huge influence on
how we view life. When one speaks of practical theology, we often
limit its effectiveness to our churches, our congregations, and even
our families. Practical theology should also have an effect in our
workplaces and how we build human relations. Even though we are
not of the world, we live in the world, and good human relations are important