Discovering and exploring ubuntu -language in the dialogue between the Dutch Reformed Church and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa

Discussions with members of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) in Ohrigstad illustrate the possibilities of ubuntu -language in overcoming racism and prejudice. After proposing a number of meanings and values related to ubuntu , this research explores the role of ubuntu -language � and at times the lack thereof � in the concrete relationship between these two faith communities as an expression of recent South African history. Ubuntu -language seems to offer unique outcomes in this relationship in strengthening identity, unleashing vitalit... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Lieze Meiring
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
Reihe/Periodikum: Verbum et Ecclesia, Vol 36, Iss 2 (2015)
Verlag/Hrsg.: AOSIS
Schlagwörter: Ubuntu / Dutch Reformed Church / URCSA / Dialogue / Language / Practical Theology / BV1-5099
Sprache: Afrikaans
Deutsch
Englisch
Niederländisch
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Link(s) : https://doi.org/10.4102/ve.v36i2.1439

Discussions with members of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) in Ohrigstad illustrate the possibilities of ubuntu -language in overcoming racism and prejudice. After proposing a number of meanings and values related to ubuntu , this research explores the role of ubuntu -language � and at times the lack thereof � in the concrete relationship between these two faith communities as an expression of recent South African history. Ubuntu -language seems to offer unique outcomes in this relationship in strengthening identity, unleashing vitality, celebrating diversity, awakening solidarity, revealing humanity, bolstering individualism and enhancing Christianity.