Negotiating tradition and change in pastoral training in the Church of the Nazarene in Africa

This article highlights the tension of sustaining tradition versus the need for change within theological education. Within denominations, there is the challenge of maintaining tradition while at the same time wanting to embrace change. If this is not managed properly, the tradition can become out o...

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Autori: Solomons, Lloyd (Autore) ; Mtukwa, Gift (Autore) ; Naidoo, Marilyn ca. 20./21. Jh. (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2024
In: HTS teologiese studies
Anno: 2024, Volume: 80, Fascicolo: 1
Altre parole chiave:B Church of the Nazarene
B Contextual Learning
B African Theological Education
B Church Tradition
B African Church Growth
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