The Belhar confession as a conduit for an emerging theological agenda: rethinking black liberation theology in post-apartheid South Africa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Solomons, Demaine | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sosanti, Bonginkosi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T13:05:33Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T13:05:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examines the interconnection between Black liberation theology and the Belhar Confession, illustrating how the Belhar Confession serves as a vital tool in shaping a contemporary theological agenda for Black liberation. The existing body of literature suggests that the Belhar Confession emerged as a response to the Dutch Reformed Church’s endorsement of apartheid laws and policies, confronting its apparent hypocrisy. However, from the researcher’s perspective, the essence of the Belhar Confession extends beyond a mere reaction to apartheid. It represents a return to the authentic Gospel of liberation, echoed and embodied within the scriptures. Consequently, the Belhar Confession transcends its historical context, offering a timeless framework and guide for achieving liberation, even in the contemporary context. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10566/20333 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Universty of the Western Cape | |
| dc.subject | Apartheid | |
| dc.subject | Black consciousness | |
| dc.subject | Black Liberation Theology | |
| dc.subject | Belhar Confession | |
| dc.subject | Dutch Reformed Church | |
| dc.title | The Belhar confession as a conduit for an emerging theological agenda: rethinking black liberation theology in post-apartheid South Africa | |
| dc.type | Thesis |