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African cities by 2063: Fostering theologies of urban citizenship by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…Grounded in a postcolonial, liberationist urban vision, this article lamented the theological and political paralysis of urban denialism that fails African…”
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Discerning a theological agenda for spatial justice in South Africa : an imperative for sustained reconciliation by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…A spatial turn has occurred in various disciplines over the past decades. This article holds that it has not occurred in a similar decisive manner in…”
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Homelessness and Covid-19 in the City of Tshwane: Doing liberation theology undercover – A conversation with Ivan Petrella by de Beer, Stephan F

“…Ivan Petrella argues that the goals of liberation theology can sometimes be better served by doing it undercover. This article reflects on responses to…”
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Young people at the margins in Pretoria Central : are the faith-based organisations making a difference? by Swart, Ignatius, Rabe, Marlize, De Beer, Stephan

“…The authors’ recent case study work in Pretoria Central as part of the international research project ‘Youth at the margins’ (YOMA) constitutes the focus of…”
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A reflection on Vuyani Vellem's longing for liberation: A spirituality of life and freedom by de Beer, Stephan F.

“…Vuyani Vellem was insistent on fostering a spirituality that could ground and sustain resistance of death as expressed in multiple unfreedoms, and the quest…”
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Faith-based agency and theological education : a failed opportunity? by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…After attending to shifts in the landscape of theological education at a public university in South Africa, this article explores the re-imagination of…”
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‘Housing’ as Christian Social Practice in African Cities: Centering the Urban Majority Theologically by De Beer, Stephan

“…Decent, affordable housing and secure housing tenure remain elusive for Africa’s urban majority. The urban majority is expected to live in self-help housing,…”
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In memoriam : Vuyani Shadrack Vellem† (25 December 1968 – 4 December 2019) by De Beer, Stephan J., Van Aarde, Andries G.

“…Warm heart; sharp mind; frail body – black prophet treading where others do not dare ...For almost a decade, Prof. Vuyani Vellem sub-edited a special…”
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Urban social movements in South Africa today : its meaning for theological education and the church by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…In the past decade, significant social movements emerged in South Africa, in response to specific urban challenges of injustice or exclusion. This article will…”
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Faith-based action and urban regeneration by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…After describing the challenges, myths, exclusions and opportunities of urban regeneration, this article explores the potential interface between faith-based…”
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Constructing an Urban Theology of Liberation in South Africa Today: A Transdisciplinary Praxis-Approach in the Interface between Faith, Politics and Planning by Beer, Stephan de

“…Urban theologising in South Africa has to solidify its intentionality, commitment, rigour, and outcomes if it is to contribute in liberating, constructive and…”
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Churches claiming a right to the city? Lived urbanisms in the City of Tshwane by De Beer, Stephan F., Ribbens, Michael

“…This article sets out to describe how churches have responded and continue to respond to fastchanging urban environments in Pretoria Central and Mamelodi East,…”
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Change-making in a (post)apartheid city : an auto-ethnographical essay by De Beer, Wilna, De Beer, Stephan F.

“…We reflect on living and doing ministry in a (post)apartheid South African city, negotiating ongoing demographic and sociopolitical transitions and discerning…”
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Urban Africa 2050: Imagining Theological Education/Formation for Flourishing African Cities by de Beer, Stephan

“…Africa’s staggering rate of urbanization and the silence of religion or theology in response form the backdrop of this article. Africa’s urban futures, up…”
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Change agency and urban vulnerability: Theological-ecclesial paralysis or deep solidarity by de Beer, Stephan

“…Abstract only…”
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Trans-disciplinary research on religious formations in urban Africa : towards liberative methodological approaches by De Beer, Stephan F., Smith, R. Drew, Manyaka, Jacob

“…In this article, we are exploring a methodological approach to research on faith and religious expressions in urban Africa. We are committed to…”
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‘Between life and death’: On land, silence and liberation in the capital city by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…This article reflects on the unfinished task of liberation – as expressed in issues of land – and drawing from the work of Franz Fanon and the Durban-based…”
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Absence, presence, remembrance: A theological essay on frailty, the university and the city by De Beer, Stephan F.

“…This essay is reflecting on frailty, the university and the city, in relation to each other. It seeks to transcend the binary concepts of presence and absence,…”
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Interracial conflict and cultural division in Moreleta circuit: A quest for developing an inclusive missional church by Fuku, Thozamile A, Nel, Malan, de Beer, Stephan

“…Interracial conflict and cultural divisions have been a serious challenge in the church globally. Through the years there has been vast available literature…”
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Doing theology with children : exploring emancipatory methodologies by De Beer, Stephan, Yates, Hannelie

“…This article serves as an introduction to a collection of articles that explores emancipatory methodologies for doing theology and research with children. We…”
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