PROF. J.M. VORSTER CURRICULUM VITAE · 2010-07-13 · Boekhandel De Jong. p. 100-118.) 9.2.2. Vorster, J.M. 1985b. Die Christen in gesprek met die toekoms van Suid-Afrika. The Christian

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PROF. J.M. VORSTER

CURRICULUM VITAE

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1. Name

Jakobus Marthinus Vorster

ID: 4612125002087

2. Date of birth

12 Desember 1946 in Johannesburg.

3. Family

Spouse

Johanna Alida Vorster (nèè Van der Merwe), born 47-01-12 in Petrusburg.

Currently lecturer in Mathematics at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West

University.

Children:

Nicolaas (1973-09-13)

Johannes Lodewikus (1975-08-04)

Christina Maria Etrecia (1977-11-05)

Jakobus Marthinus (1980-01-19)

4. Primary and secondary school education

Primary School Aucklandpark, Johannesburg, 1953

Primary School Joshua Naude Roodepoort, 1954-1959

Hoër Seunskool Helpmekaar, Johannesburg, 1960-1964

5. Tertiary education

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

1966-1974 (full-time)

1975-1977 (part-time)

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1982-1984 (part-time)

6. Academic Qualifications

B.A. 1968 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

Honns. B.A. 1968 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

M.A. 1971 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

Th.B. 1974 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

D.Phil. 1978 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

Th.D. 1984 Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

NRF rating as researcher in 2004

7. Dissertations

7.1 Vorster, J.M. 1978. Die kerk en die kleurvraagstuk vandag. (The Church and the

question of color today). Braamfontein : De Jongh Boekhandel. (D.Phil.

Dissertation Philosoplhy of Culture, PU for CHE).

7.2 Vorster, J.M. 1984. Die neo-Marxistiese politieke teologie in Suid-Afrika. (The

neo-Marxist Political Theology in South Africa) (Th.D.-dissertation. Theological

Ethics. PU for CHE)

A section of the research for these studies were conducted at the Free University

of Amsterdam and the Centre of the World Council of Churches in Geneva. Both

dissertations deal with aspects of contemporary theological and philosophical

movements and their influence on the Church.

8. Post-doctoral research abroad

1976: Research at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Ecumenical

Centre in Geneva on Neo-Marxism and its influence on the World

Council of Churches and the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands.

1986: Research in the Netherlands on Political Ethics.

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1988: Research at the Kirchentag in Berlin on Political Ethics

1989: Research in Geneva, Bonn, New York and Washington on Political

Ethics.

1991: Research at the session of the World Council of Churches in

Canberra on Political Ethics.

1994: Research in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, on Church Renewal

1996: Research in Bedford, England on Church Renewal.

1997: Research in Seoul and Busan, Korea, on Church Renewal.

1998: Research at Emory University, Atlanta, USA, on ethical perspectives

on human rights.

1999: Research at the tri-annual session of the International Association for

Religious Freedom in Vancouver and at the Calvin Theological

Seminary in Grand Rapids, USA, on ethical perspectives on human

rights.

2000: Research at the annual session of the United Nations Human Rights

Commission in Geneva on ethical perspectives on human rights.

2000: Research at the session of the Reformed Ecumenical Council in

Yogjakarta on ethical perspectives on human rights.



2001: Research at the Kobe Reformed Seminary in Kobe, Japan, about

ethical perspectives on human rights.



2002: Research at the tri-annual session of the International Association for

Religious Freedom in Budapest Hungary on ethical perspectives on

human rights.







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2006: Research in Phoenix, Arizona at the Society of Christian Ethics on

ethical perspectives on human rights.



9. Scientific publications

9.1 Books

9.1.1. Vorster, J.M. 1971. Die begrippe Corpus Christi en Corpus Sciale met betrekking

tot kultuur. (The concepts Corpus Christi and Corpus Sociale with regard to

culture). Potchefstroom : PU for CHE. (Unpublished M.A.-dissertation. PU for

CHE.)

9.1.2. Vorster, J.M. 1980. Die kruis of die vuis? Kerk en Rewolusie in S.A. (The cross

or the fist? Church and revolution in South Africa. Pretoria : TG van Wyk.

9.1.3. Vorster, J.M. 1981a. Die kerk en die kleurvraagstuk vandag. (The Church and

the color question today). Johannesburg : De Jongh.

9.1.4. Vorster, J.M. 1981b. Het die kerk nog betekenis? (Has the church still any

meaning?). Pretoria : NG Kerkboekhandel.

9.1.5. Vorster, J.M. 1984. Die neo-Marxistiese Politieke Teologie. (The neo-Marxist

Political Theology). Potchefstroom : PU for CHE. (Unpublished Th.D.-thesis.)

9.1.6. Vorster, J.M. 1996. Is die kerk funksioneel? Gedagtes oor Gereformeerde

Kerkvernuwing in 'n post-moderne konteks. (Is the church still functional?

Thoughts on Reformed Church renewal in a post modern context).

Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom Theological Publications.

9.1.7. Vorster, J.M. 1999. An Introduction to Reformed Church Polity. Potchefstroom:

Potchefstroom Theological Publications.

9.1.8. Vorster, J.M. 2004. Ethical Perspectives on Human Rights. Potchefstroom:


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9.1.9. Vorster, J.M. 2007. Christian Attitude in a Liberal Democracy. Potchefstroom:


9.1.10. Vorster, J.M. 2008. The Challenge of Contemporary Religious Fundamentalism.

Pretoria: Church History Society of South Africa book series (1).

9.2 Scientific articles in collections

9.2.1. Vorster, J.M. 1985a. Kerk en Politiek. (Church and Politics) In Van Wyk, J.H.

&Vorster, J.M., eds. Altyd Reformeer. Gesprekke oor Godsdiens en Politiek..

(Always Reform. Conversations on Church and Politics). Braamfontein:

Boekhandel De Jong. p. 100-118.)

9.2.2. Vorster, J.M. 1985b. Die Christen in gesprek met die toekoms van Suid-Afrika.

The Christian in conversation with the future of South Africa. (In Van Wyk, J.H. &

Vorster, J.M., eds.. Altyd Reformeer. Gesprekke oor Godsdiens en Politiek..

(Always Reform. Conversations about Church and Politics). Braamfontein :

Boekhandel De Jong. p. 180-183.)

9.2.3. Vorster, J.M. 1990. Ons gemeenskaplike roeping as Afrikaanse Kerke in Suid-

Afrika vandag. (Our common calling as Afrikaans Churches in South Africa

today). (In Du Toit, H. & Kruger, P., red. Geroep tot Eenheid. (Called to unity)

Halfway House : NG Kerkboekhandel. p. 74-83.)

9.2.4. Vorster, J.M. 1991a. Understanding the South African reality. (In Alberts, L. &

Chikane, F. The Road to Rustenburg. Cape Town : Struik Christian Books.)

9.2.5. Vorster, J.M. 1991b. Die kerk, die armes en armoede. (The church, the poor and

poverty). (In Helberg, J, red. Kerkwees as getuienis in Suid-Afrika vandag.

(Being church as witness in South Africa today). Potchefstroom :

Potchefstroomse Teologiese Publikasies. p. 127-140.)

9.3 Articles in accredited scientific journals as single author

9.3.1. Vorster, J.M. 1974. Die versoening by Paulus. (Reconciliation in the letters of St

Paul). In die Skriflig, 7(29):35-47, March.

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9.3.2. Vorster, J.M. 1977. Die kerk in die moderne wêreld. 'n Diagnose. (The Church

in a modern world. A diagnosis). In die Skriflig, 11(41):14-29, March.

9.3.3. Vorster, J.M. 1979a. Die invloed van die neo-Marxistiese kultuuranalise op die

Wêreldraad van Kerke en die Gereformeerde Kerke in Nederland. (The influence

of the neo-Marxist cultural analysis on the World Council of Churches and the

Reformed Churches in the Netherlands). In die Skriflig, 13(51):7-15, September.

9.3.4. Vorster, J.M. 1979b. Boekbespreking: GES (Book review.) The Church and its

social calling. In die Skriflig, 13(52):49-52, Dec.

9.3.5. Vorster, J.M. 1979c. Knelpunte tussen Christene in Suid-Afrika ten opsigte van

die politieke betrokkenheid van die kerk. (Controvercies amongst Christians in

South Africa regarding the political involvement of the church.) In die Skriflig,

13(52):3-11, Dec.

9.3.6. Vorster, J.M. 1987. Die sleutels van die koninkryk van die hemel. (The keys of

the kingdom of heaven). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 28(1):46-

52, Jan.

9.3.7. Vorster, J.M. 1988. Die roeping van die Gereformeerde Kerke in die Suid-

Afrikaanse Politiek. (The calling of the Reformed Churches in South Africa

politics.) In die Skriflig, 22(85):2-12, March.

9.3.8. Vorster, J.M. 1991a. Buitekerklikheid en makrokerklikheid in die Gereformeerde

Ekklesiologie. (The tendencies of extra-ecclesiastical Christianity and the macro

church in Reformed Ecclesiology.) In die Skriflig, 25(4):471-483, Dec.

9.3.9. Vorster, J.M. 1991b. Die betekenis van die verbondsdoop vir die kerklike

bediening en die Christelike lewe. (The meaning of the covenant baptism for the

ecclesiastical ministry and the Christian life). Nederduitse Gereformeerde

Teologiese Tydskrif, 32(2):242-249, Jun.

9.3.10. Vorster, J.M. 1992a. Die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika in Ekumeniese

konteks. (The Reformed Churches in South Africa in Ecumenical context). In die

Skriflig, 26(1):15-28, Mrt.

9.3.11. Vorster, J.M. 1992b. Die eise aan die Gereformeerde prediking in die

teenswoordige kultuur van verandering. (The demands on Reformed preaching in

the current culture of change). In die Skriflig, 26(4):451-463, Des.

9.3.12. Vorster, J.M. 1992c. Kerkreg en konteks. (Church Polity and context). Studia

Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 18(1):87-95, Jun.

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9.3.13. Vorster, J.M. 1993a. Kuyper se ekklesiologie en die interpretasie van kerklike

sake in Art 30 van die Kerkorde van die GKSA. (Kuyper’s ecclesiology and the

interpretation of ecclesiastical matters in Art 30 of the Church Order of the RCSA).

In die Skriflig, 27(2):215-229, Jun.

9.3.14. Vorster, J.M. 1993b. Godsdiensvryheid in 'n toekomstige Suid-Afrika in die lig

van Art 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis. (Religious freedom in a future

South Africa in the light of Art 36 of the Belgic Confession). In die Skriflig,

27(3):307-321, Sept.

9.3.15. Vorster, J.M. 1993c. Die koninkryk van God as paradigma vir kerkvernuwing.

(The Kingdom of God as paradigm for church renewal). Nederduits

Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 34(4):522-531, Des.

9.3.16. Vorster, J.M. 1994a. Die kerk in 'n nuwe konteks. (The church in a new context)

In die Skriflig, 28(3):309-327, Sept.

9.3.17. Vorster, J.M. 1994b. Prediking in 'n Afrikakonteks. (Preaching in an African

context). Praktiese Teologie in Suid-Afrika, 9(1):14-19, Jun.

9.3.18. Vorster, J.M. 1994c. Kerkvernuwing in die lig van Bybelse begrippe vir die kerk.

(Church renewal in the light of Biblical concepts of the church). In die Skriflig,

28(4):508-525, Des.

9.3.19. Vorster, J.M. 1994d. Tendense in die teologie van die Wêreldraad van Kerke

sedert 1948. (Tendencies in the theology of the World Coundil of Churches since

1948). Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 20(2):234-253, Des.

9.3.20. Vorster, J.M. 1995a. Die bydrae en relevansie van die ekklesiologiese besinning

in die GKSA. (The contribution and relevance of ecclesiological consideration in

the RCSA). In die Skriflig, 29(1 & 2):117-134, Mrt. & Jun.

9.3.21. Vorster, J.M. 1995b. Vernuwing in die prediking in die lig van hedendaagse

lewensbeskoulike tendense? (Renewal in preaching in the light of current world

view tendencies?). In die Skriflig, 29(3):443-466, Sept.

9.3.22. Vorster, J.M. 1996a. Vernuwing in die Gereformeerde erediens. (Renewal in the

Reformed church service). In die Skriflig, 30(2):201-221, Jun.

9.3.23. Vorster, J.M. 1996b. Vernuwing in gemeenskapsbelewing in die Gereformeerde

Kerke in Suid-Afrika. (Renewal in experience of community in the Reformed

Churches in South Africa). In die Skriflig, 30(4):471-487, Des.

9.3.24. Vorster, J.M. 1997a. Teologies-etiese perspektiewe op die 1996-grondwet van

die Republiek van Suid-Afrika. (Theological ethical perspectives on the 1996-

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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa). In die Skriflig, 31(1 & 2):70-91,

Mrt/Jun.

9.3.25. Vorster, J.M. 1997b. 'n Oorsig van die versoeningsleer by Paulus en die

implikasies daarvan vir versoening in Suid-Afrika. (An overview of the doctrine of

reconciliation according to Paul and its implications of reconciliation in South

Africa). Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 38(1 & 2):4-15, Jun.

9.3.26. Vorster, J.M. 1997c. Die diens van die Gereformeerde predikant. (The service of

the Reformed minister). In die Skriflig, 31(3):267-281. Sept.

9.3.27. Vorster, J.M. 1997d. Die kerklike tug as sleutel van die koninkryk van die

hemele. (Ecclesiastical discipline as key to the kingdom of heaven). Studia

Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 23(1 en 2):149-168. Des.

9.3.28. Vorster, J.M. 1998a. Die toerustingstaak van die Gereformeerde predikant: 'n

praktiese bedieningsmodel. (The Reformed minister’s responsibility to equip: a

practical model for ministry). In die Skriflig, 32(1):19-35. Mrt.

9.3.29. Vorster, J.M. 1998b. Periodisation in Church History. Studia Historiae

Ecclesiasticae. XXIV(1):208-225. Jun.

9.3.30. Vorster, J.M. 1998c. Die Arminianisme en gereformeerde prediking vandag.

(Arminianism and Reformed preaching today). In die Skriflig. 32(3):293-310. Sept.

9.3.31. Vorster, J.M. 1998d. Die belydenis van Belhar in dogma-historiese perspektief.

(The Confession of Belhar in dogma-historical perspective). In die Skriflig.

32(4):469-485. Des.

9.3.32. Vorster, J.M. 1999a. „n Waarskynlike bedieningsmilieu vir die GKSA in die

dekade na 2000. (A probable ministerial milieu for the RCSA in the decade

following 2000). In die Skriflig. 33(1):99-119. Maart.

9.3.33. Vorster, J.M. 1999b. Calvin and human rights. Ecumenical Review 51(2):209-

220. April.

9.3.34. Vorster, J.M. 1999c. Religious rights in South Africa: an evaluation of the

heritage and the future contribution of the Christian Reformed tradition. Studia

Historiae Ecclesiasticae XXV(2):21-41.

9.3.35. Vorster, J.M. 1999d. The Reformed tradition and human rights. Studia Historia

Ecclesiasticae XXV(22):56-90.

9.3.36. Vorster, J.M. 2000a. Nooit weer nie? …. ‟n Teologies-etiese beoordeling van die

idees oor politieke vryheid in Suid-Afrika sedert 1899. (Never again?… A

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theological ethical evaluation of the ideas on political freedom in South Africa

since 1899). In Die Skriflig 34(1):35-54.

9.3.37. Vorster, J.M. 2000b. The Constitutional State: A turning point for the Christian

Churches in South Africa. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae 26(1):91-108.

9.3.38. Vorster, J.M. 2000c. Minority rights in a Constitutional State – an ethical

assessment. Ecumenical Review 52(4):490-502.

9.3.39. Vorster, J.M. 2000d. The emergence of an ethos of human rights. Studia

Historia Ecclesiasticae XXVI(2):116-141.

9.3.40. Vorster, J.M. 2000e. A contemporary principle for Christian Ethics in view of

prominent historical paradigms. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae XXVI(2):1-23.

9.3.41. Vorster, J.M. 2001a. „n Christelike teorie van menseregte. (A Christian theory of

human rights). In die Skriflig 35(1):1-23.

9.3.42. Vorster, J.M. 2001. Kuyper and Apartheidstheology in South Africa – Another

perpective. Studia Historia Ecclessiasticae XXVII(2):56-73.

9.3.43. Vorster, JM. 2002a Die reg op lewe. (The right to life). In die Skriflig. 36(2):185-

206.

9.3.44. Vorster, JM. 2002b. The resurgence of religious fundamentalism and its

influence on women‟s rights. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIII(1):120-143.

9.3.45. Vorster, JM. 2002c. Racism, Xenophobia and Human Rights. Ecumenical

Review. 54(3):296-312.

9.3.46. Vorster, JM. 2002d. Human Rights and Moral Conflicts. Ecumenical Review.

54(4):458-471.

9.3.47. Vorster, JM. 2002e. State, religion and religious freedom. Studia Historiae

Ecclesiasticae. XXVIII(2):290-312.

9.3.48. Vorster, JM. 2003a. „n Etiese perpsektief op godsdiensvryheid. ( An ethical

perspective on religious freedom).In die Skriflig. 37(2):251-269.

9.3.49. Vorster, J.M. 2003b. HIV/Aids and human rights. Ecumenical Review. 55(4):345-

361. Oktober.

9.3.50. Vorster, J.M. 2003c. A Reformed perspective on religious pluralism in Africa.

Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2):319-338. Des.

9.3.51. Vorster, J.M. 2004a. The attitude of Christ as a principle for modern Christian

ethics seen from a classic Reformed perspective. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae.

XXX(2):1-28.

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9.3.52 Vorster, J.M. 2004b. Truth, Reconciliation Transformation and Human Rights.

The Ecumenical Review. 56(4): 480-502.

9.3.53. Vorster, J.M. 2005a. Die regte en verantwoordelikhede van die homoseksuele

persoon. (The rights and responsibilities of the homosexual person) In die Skriflig.

39(3):1-24.

9.3.54. Vorster, J.M. 2005b. Christelike gesindheid en politieke protes. (Christian

attitude and political protest). Hervormde Teologiese Studies. 61(4):1411-1431.

9.3.55. Vorster, J.M. 2005c. Ecocide, the integrity of creation and the rights of the next

generation. Verbum et Ecclesia. 26(3):867-890.

9.3.56. Vorster, J.M. 2005d. Christelik-etiese perspektiewe op armoedeverligting in Suid-

Arika. (Christia attitude and the alleviation of poverty in South Africa). Nederduits

Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif. 46(2&3):451-663.

on ethical perspectives on human rights.

9.3.58. Vorster, J.M. 2005. Nation-building in South Africa. Has progress been made?

Ecumenical Review. 57(4):473-491.

9.3.59. Vorster, J.M. 2006a. The Ethics of Land Restitution, Journal of Religious Ethics.

34(4):686-797.

9.3.60. Vorster, J.M. 2006b. Christelike gesindheid in die werkplek in Suid-Afrika

vandag. Christian attitude in the workplace in South Africa today). Nederduits

Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif. 47(1&2):220-233.

9.3.61. Vorster, J.M. 2006c. Die etiek van regstellende aksie. (The ethics of affirmative

action). Acta Theologica. 26(1):225-248.

9.3.62. Vorster, J.M. 2006d. Christian attitude and the human dignity of women. Studia

Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXXII(2):229-268.

9.3.63. Vorster, J.M. 2006e. Christian attitude in business. Verbum et Ecclesia.

27(3):1110-1132.

9.3.64. Vorster, J.M. 2006g. Christelike gesindheid en ander godsdienste. (Christian

attitude and other religions). In die Skriflig. 40(3):1-24.

9.3.65. Vorster, J.M. 2007a. Analytical perspectives on religious fundamentalism,

Journal for the study of Religions and Ideologies. 17(2):1-20.

9.3.66. Vorster, JM. 2007b. Protecting the most vulnerable. Ecumenical Review

59(2&3):346-362.. April/July.

9.3.67. Vorster, JM. 2008a. Christian ethical perspectives on marriage and family-life in

modern Western Culture. Hervormde Teologiese Studies. 64(1):463-481

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9.3.68. Vorster, JM. 2008b. „n Christelike perpektief op menswaardigheid/ A Christian-

ethical perspective on Human Dignity. Nederduits Gereformeerde Teologiese

Tydskrif. 49(1&2):195-205.

9.4 Articles in accredited scientific journals as co-author

9.4.1. F.W. Leuschner en J.M. Vorster. 1998. Skolastiek: Kernbeginsels met besondere

verwysing na aspekte van Anselmus, Abelardus en Thomas van Aquino.

(Scholastics: Central principles with special reference to aspects of Anselmus,

Abelard, and Thomas of Aquino) Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 24(2):80-101, Des.

9.4.2. F.A. Juma and J.M. Vorster. 1998. Küng‟s theory of paradigms in Church History:

an evaluation. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 24(2):116-130, Dec.

9.4.3. B.K. Choi and J.M. Vorster. 1999. An evaluation of Hans Küng‟s conception of

Church History in view of Augustine‟s conception of history. A reformed

perspective. Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 25(2):190-216, Dec.

9.4.4. E.B. Connock and J.M. Vorster. 2000. The rise and development of Mysticism

and its possible influence on the Charismatic movement. Studia Historiae

Ecclesiastica, 26(2):170-197, Dec.

9.4.5. C.J. Smit & J.M. Vorster. 2000. Die GKSA en sy gereformeerde identiteit. Kan dit

behou word in „n postmoderne gemeenskap? (The RCSA and its reformed identity.

Can it be retained in a post-modern society?) In die Skriflig 34(4):515-533.

9.4.6. C.J. Smit en J.M. Vorster. 2001. Dae van verootmoediging, verskillende

kerkgemeenskappe, en die verhouding van kerk en staatsowerhede. (Days of

humiliation, different ecclesiastical communities, and the relationship between

church and state authorities). Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 27(1):143-162, Junie.

9.4.7. C.H. Yi and J.M. Vorster, 2002. The Church, poverty and relevant ideologies in

South African 1948-1994: A church historical perspective. Studia Historiae

Ecclesiastica, 28(2):197-222, Dec.

9.4.8. N.Vorster en J.M. Vorster. 2002. Sosiale stratifikasie aan die Kaap gedurende die

periode van 1652-1795. (Social stratification in the Cape during the period 1652-

1795). Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, 28(2):262-289, Des.

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9.4.9. N. Vorster & J.M. Vorster. 2003. Etiese grondslae van die grondwetlike reg – „n

Reformatoriese perspektief. (Ethical foundations of constitutional law – a Reformed

perspective). Koers, 68(1)2003:59-85.

9.4.10. Keegan, B. & Vorster, J.M. 2003c. The Anselm debate and the gospel of Saint

Mark. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(1):122-142.

9.4.11. Lloyd, E. & Vorster, J.M. 2003d. Religious beliefs and the social factors in the

development of NON-Conformity and Anglicanism in the Upper Cynon Valley,

South Wales 1800-1870. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(1):187-206.

9.4.12. Juma, F.A. & Vorster, J.M. 2003e. Factors that contributed to the growth of the

Kenya Assemblies of God church: an analysis of multi-paradigms. Studia Historia

Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)222-228. Des.

9.4.13. Barry, S & Vorster, J.M. 2003f. A Wesleyan Methodology for effecting political and

social transformation. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)264-280. Des.

9.4.14. Morgan, E.R. & Vorster, J.M. 2003g. The Mennonites and the Amish. A critique

of religious consevatism with special reference to the Old Order Amish in

Pennsylvania. Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae. XXVIX(2)54-78. Des.

9.4.15. Pomfret, A. & Vorster, J.M. 2004a. An ethical evaluation of the historical

significance of propriety Chapels. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae. XXX(1):118-

139.

9.4.16. Prothero, D & Vorster, J.M. 2004b. D.M. Lloyd Jones‟ view on reformed

Preaching: A Theological and historical analysis and evaluation. Studia Historiae

Ecclesiasticae. XXX(1):168-186.

9.4.17. Vorster, J.M. & Zwemstra, H.M. 2004c. ‟n Teologies-etiese perspektief op die

beskerming van sosio-ekonomiese regte. (A Theological-ethical perspective on

the protection of socio-economic rights)..In die Skriflig. 38(4):561-578.

9.4.18. Vorster, J.M. & Rheeder, A.L. 2006. Genetiese manipulasie as selektiewe

voortplanting – „n voorlopige teologies-etiese beoordeling. (Genetic manupilation

as selective reproduction – a preliminary research). In die Skriflig. 40(1):131-153.

9.5 Popular-scientific articles and contributions

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9.5.1 Several articles in popular-scientific journals and papers, nationally and

internationally since 1974.

9.6 Book discussions

9.6.1 24 Book discussions in accredited theological journals.

9.6.2 10 Book discussions in popular-scientific journals.

10. Scientific papers

10.1 International subject conferences

10.1.1 1986, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie in Suid-Afrika. Konferensie van

gemeenskapsleiers in Nederland. (Liberation Theology in South Africa.

Conference of community leaders in The Netherlands). Suid-Afrikaanse

Ambassade, Den Haag. (South African Embassy, The Hague).

10.1.2 1986, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie. Teologiese Seminarium van die

Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerke. (Liberation Theology. Theological

Seminarium of the Dutch Reformed Churches). Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.

10.1.3 1988, October. Kerk en Politiek. Konferensie van gemeenskapsleiers in

Geneve Switserland. (Church and Politics. Conference of community leaders in

Geneva, Switzerland). Suid-Afrikaanse Ambassade Geneve. (South African

Embassy, Geneva).

10.1.4 1988, October. Die Bevrydingsteologie in Suid-Afrika. Konferensie van

gemeenskapsleiers in Bonn, Duitsland. (Liberation Theology in South Africa.

Conference of community leaders in Bonn, Germany). Suid-Afrikaanse

Ambassade in Bonn. (South African Embassy, Bonn).

10.1.5 1994, June. The Church in a new context. Congress: The Vitality of Reformed

Theology, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands.

10.1.6 1996, September. Christianity and post-modernity. British Church Growth

Association, Bedford England.

10.1.7 1997, October. Christianity in the 21st Century - a paradigm shift? Kosin

University, Korea.

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10.1.8 1999, August. Religious rights in South Africa. International Association for

Religious Freedom. Vancouver.

10.1.9 2000, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for

Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 56th session of the Human Rights Commission

of the UN, Geneva.

10.1.10 2000, August. The Christian Reformed tradition and human rights. International

Association for the History of Religions. Durban.



of the UN, Geneva.

10.1.12 2001, October. Kuyper and Apartheidstheology in South Africa. Kobe

Theological Seminary, Kobe, Japan.


Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 58th

session of the Human Rights Commission

of the UN, Geneva.

10.1.13 2003 Jul/Aug. Religious fundamentalism and gender. International Association

for Religious Freedom. Budapest.

10.1.14 2003, March. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for Religious

Freedom (IARF) at the 59th session of the Human Rights Commission of the

Human Rights Commission of the UN, Geneva.

10.1.15 2003 Jul/Aug. Religious fundamentalism and gender. International Association

for Religious Freedom, Budapest.

10,1,16 2004, Maart/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for


of the UN, Geneva

10.1.17 2003 Okt. Religious pluralism in Africa. Lecture at a missionary conferend of the,

Lubumbashi, DRC.



of the UN, Geneva

10.1.19 2004, Oct. Is private land ownership a fundamental human right? Vrije

Universiteit Amsterdam, Utrecht.

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10,1,20 2005, March/April. Advisor on behalf of the International Association for

Religious Freedom (IARF) at the 60ste session of the Human Rights

Commission of the UN, Geneva.

10.1.21 2005, July. Christian identity and religious pluralism in Africa. International

Reformed Theological Institute. Seoul, Korea.

10.1.22 2006, April. Current options for the constitutional implementation of religious

freedom. International Reformed Theological Institute. Driebergen, Nederland.

10.1.23. 2007, January. Active pluralism as a correction for active universalism and

active neutralism in the execution of religious freedom in a constitutional

democracy.. International Reformed Theological Institute. Dallas, Texas, USA.

Society of Christian Ethics.

10.1.24 2007, July. Church discipline and the unity of the Church. Cluj, Rumania.

International Reformed Theological Institute.

10.1.25 2008, Sept. The Ethics of Forgiveness. Cambridge, England. Society for the

Study of Christian Ethics

10.2 National Subject Conferences

10.2.1 1979, August. 'n Prinsipiële bevoordeling van SACLA. Byeenkoms Kerk en

Universiteit. Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit. (A fundamental favouring of

SACLA. Gathering Church and University. Rand Afrikaans University)

10.2.2 1982, March. Knelpunte tussen Christene in Suid-Afrika oor die politieke

betrokkenheid van die Kerk. Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, Pretoria.

(Disagreements amongst Christians in South Africa concerning the political

involvement of the Church. Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria)

10.2.3 1986, August. Die Gereformeerde Kerke en die Suid-Afrikaanse politiek.

Algemene vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, Pretoria.

(The Reformed Church and the South African politics. General meeting of the

Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria).

10.2.4 1990, March. Kerk en geweld. Byeenkoms gereël deur die Argus groep.

Markteater Johannesburg. (Church and violence. Meeting organised by the

Argus group, Market theatre, Johannesburg).

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10.2.5 1991, January. Kerkreg en konteks. Kerkhistoriese Werkgemeenskap,

Stellenbosch. (Church polity and context. Church historical work society,

Stellenbosch).

10.2.6 1991, March. Menseregte in Bybelse perspektief. Gereformeerde Teologiese

Vereniging, Oos-Transvaal. (Human Rights in Biblical perspective. Reformed

Theological Society, Eastern Transvaal).

10.2.7 1993, January. Prediking in Afrikakonteks. Werkgemeenskap vir Praktiese

Teologie. (Preaching in African context. Work society for Practical Theology).

10.2.8 1994, August. Die kerk in 'n moderne wêreld. Algemene Vergadering van die

Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Pretoria. (The church in a modern world.

General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria).

10.2.9 1998, August. „n Paradigmaverskuiwing. „n Werklikheid wat gelei het tot „n

veranderde samelewing. Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde

Teologiese Vereniging. Johannesburg. (A Paradigm shift. A reality that lead to a

changed society. General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society,

Johannesburg).

10.2.10 1999, January. Calvin and Human Rights. Church History Society of Southern

Africa. Potchefstroom.

10.2.11 2000, January. The constitutional state: A turning point for the churches in

South Africa. Church History Society of Southern Africa. Stellenbosch.

10.2.12 2002, May. Gender, religion and women rights. Potchefstroom.

10.2.13 2003. March. Ethical perspectives on HIV/Aids prevention. Conference on

Church and Aids, Potchefstroom.

10.2.13 2004, Jan. Gender, religion and women rights. Kerkhistoriese

Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika. Pretoria.

10.2.14 2004, August. Socio-economic rights in South Africa. Guidelines for

ecclesiastical involvement in the promotion of socio-economic rights as

fundamental rights. Beyers Naude Stigting, Stellenbosch

10.2.15 2004, August. Waarheid en Versoening. Algemene Vergadering van die

Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Potchefstroom. (Truth and

Reconciliation. General Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society,

Potchefstroom).

10.2.16 2005 August. Gereformeerd-wees. Relevant? Plenêre sessie van die Algemene

Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging. Potchefstroom.

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(Being Reformed. Relevant? Plenary session of the General Meeting of the

Reformed Theological Society, Potchefstroom).

10.2.17 2005 August. Die etiek van regstellende aksie. Parallele sessie van die

Algemene Vergadering van die Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging.

Potchefstroom. (The ethic of affirmative action. Parallel session of the General

Meeting of the Reformed Theological Society, Potchefstroom).

10.2.18 2006 March. The right to life and abortion. Colloquim. Fakulteit Regte. Vrystaat

Universiteit, Bloemfontein.

10.2.19 2006 October. Gay Marriages. Colloquim. Fakulteit Regte. Noordwes

Universiteit (Potchefstroomkampus), Potchefstroom.

10.2.19 2007. „n Christelike perspektief op menswaardigheid. Church/State conference

Faculty of Theology. University Stellenbosch.

10.3 Local Conferences

10.3.1 1993, July. Aktuele prediking. Winterskool Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroom.

(Topical preaching. Winter school Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom).

10.3.2 1995, July Tendense in die moderne samelewing. Winterskool Fakulteit

Teologie, Potchefstroom. (Tendencies in the modern society. Winter school

Faculty of Theology, Potchefstroom).

10.3.3 1996, July Teologies-etiese perspektiewe op die 1996 Grondwet van die RSA.

Winterskool Fakulteit Teologie, Potchefstroom. (Theological ethical perspectives

on the 1996-Constitution of the RSA, Winter school Faculty of Theology,

Potchefstroom).

10.3.4 1997, October. Die hantering van verandering, konflik en kritiek deur die

predikant. Seminaar oor "pastoriepyne" aangebied deur die departement

Diakoniologie van die Potchefstroom Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderrig,

Potchefstroom. (Handling change, conflict and criticism. Seminar on “parsonage

pains”, presented by the department Deaconology of the Potchefstroom University

for Christian Higher Education).

10.3.5 1998, July. Samelewingstendense en die eise wat dit stel aan die gereformeerde

bediening. Seminaar aangebied deur die departement Diakoniologie van die

Potchefstroom Universeit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys, Potchefstroom. (Society

tendencies and the demands it presents to the Reformed ministry. Seminar

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presented by the department Deaconology of the Potchefstroom University for

Christian Higher Education, Potchefstroom).

11. Other appearances

1984-2006. Several appearances and panel discussions on television and radio

in South Africa on church and politics, with special reference to ethical issues such

as violence, civil disobedience, disinvesting, and strategies of political change.

12. Attendance of ecumenical ecclesiastical gatherings

12.1 1988, June: Delegate of the Reformed Church in South Africa to the Reformed

Ecumenical Synod in Harare, Zimbabwe.

12.2 1989, June/July: Onbserver from South Africa at the Kirchentag Berlin, Germany.

12.3 1991, March: Observer from South Africa at the Session of the World Council of

Churches, Canberra, Australia.

12.4 1997, October: Delegate as observer of the Reformed Churches in South Africa

at the International Conference of Reformed Churches in Seoul, Korea.

12.5 2000, July: Delegate as observer of the Reformed Churches in South Africa at

the Reformed Ecumenical Council, Indonesia.

12.6 2001, October: Delegate of the Reformed Churches in South Africa at the Synod

of the Churches of Japan, Osaka.

13. Research fields

1976-1991 Political Theology

1991-1997 Church renewal in a post-modern context

1997 > Ethical perspectives on human rights

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14. Post-graduate students

14.1 Delivered post-graduate students

14.1.1 Mastersdegrees

1998

Pabst, V.C. Luther‟s theology of the sacrament of Baptism. (MA)

1999

Banze, M.N.. An evaluation of the impact of Christianity on the socio-cultural

life in the Congo since colonization: a Church Historical study. Th.M

2002

Yi, C.H. The Church and poverty in South Africa 1948-2000 Th. M.

Ryan, R. The life of Martin Luther: To reform or to follow Rome? MA

Fick, PH. Dogma en prediking: Caesarius van Arles en die Semi-Pelagiaanse

kwessie. Th.M (Dogma and preaching: Caesarius of Arles and the Semi-

Pelagian issue)

Nel, L.A.S. Kerk- en geweldsmisdaad in Suid-Afrika: „n Teologies-etiese

studie. M.Th. (Church and violence in South Africa: A Theological ethical

study)

Prothero, D. D.M. Lloyd-Jones‟ standpoint on Reformed preaching: A

Theological and historical analysis and evaluation. M.A.

2003

Muller, D.F. Die kriteria vir die ware kerk beskou vanuit die Nederlandse

Geloofsbelydenis, artikel 29. Th.M. (The criteria of the true church viewed

from the Belgic Confession, article 29)

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Pytches, NL. The Eucharistic thought and practice of Bishops JC Ryle and

HCG Moule. MA.

De Lange, MC. Natural science and Christian theology: Relation and

analogies. M.A.

Berg, J.A.

Saayman, D.W. Die etiek van polemiek.(The ethics of polemics). M.Th.

2004

Barry, S. Human rights from the perspective from John Wesley. (M.A.)

Zwemstra, H.M. Die grondwetlike beskerming van sosio-ekonomiese regte in

Suid-Afrika. ‟n Teologies-etiese perspektief. (M. Th.) (The constitutional

protection of socio-economic rights in South Africa. A Thelogical-ethical

perspective.)

Jardim, GL. Woman as a symbol: A perspective on Islamic self-

understanding. (M.A.)

2005.

Netshisaulu, N.W. Children‟s rights and parental authority: A Theological-

ethical evaluation. (M.Th.)

2006

Potgieter, JD. Godsdiensvryheid in die huidige Onderwysbeleid in Suid-Afrika:

‟n Christelik-etiese studie (Religious freedom and the current Education policy

in South Africa. A Christian –ethical study). (M.Th).

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Munro, RM. The effects, influence and legacy of the Reformation on Scottish

Church History. (ma)

2007

Hughes, E. The third Order of St Dominic (the Lay Dominicans). The

possible way forward for an Order in crisis. (M.A).

2008

Giles, S.P. Imperatives of the Gospel and imperatives of the South African

Constitution regarding the Right to Life: A Christian Ethical Perspective. (MA)

14.1.2 Doctoral degrees

1999

Choi, B.K. An evaluation of Hans Küng‟s view of church history in view of

Augustine‟s concept of history. Th.D.

2000

Naylor, P. English particular Baptists: from 1688 to the early Nineteenth

century. Ph.D.

2002

Keegan, B.A. The Anselm Debate and the Gospel of St Mark. Ph.D.

Lloyd, E.M. The relationship between Religious Beliefs and the Social-

Economic Factors in the Development of Nonconformity and Anglicanism in

the Upper Cynon Valley: 1800-1970. Ph.D.

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Morgan, E.R. The Mennonites and the Amish. A Critique of religious

conservatism with special reference to the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania.

Ph.D

Pomfret, A. An ethical evaluation of the historical importance of proprietary

chapels. (Ph.D)

Scott, J. The life of Francis of Assisi: Is Franciscanism relevant today?

(Ph.D)

Juma, F. The growth of the Assemblies of God Church in Kenia 1969-1997.

A church historical study. (Ph.D)

White, C. The struggle for Catholicity in the Tudor Church of England. (Ph.D.)

2003

Juma, F. The growth of the Assemblies of God Church in Kenia 1969-1997.

A church historical study. (Ph.D)

White, C. The struggle for Catholicity in the Tudor Church of England. (Ph.D.)

2005

Kommers, J. Ontwaakt, Gij die slaapt! Het reformatorisch getuigenis van

Gotfried Daniel Krummacher, Hermann Friedrich Kohl brügge en Paul Geyser

tijdens de Erwecckung in het Wuppertal van die 19e eeuw. Een bijdrage tot

de preek- en vroomheidsgeschiedenis van de 19e eeuw. (Ph.D.)

Mbamalu, O.N.W. Christian ethics and HIV/Aids prevention: A focus on the

youth of Gauteng. (Ph.D.)

Prothero, D. An analysis and theological evaluation of revival and revivalism

in America from 1730-1860. (Ph.D.)

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Saayman, D.W. Dogma en Etos. Die eenheid van die Bybelse leer en lewe as

begronding vir die Christelike etiek in die moderne

samelewingskonteks.(Dogma and Ethos. The unity of the biblical concepts of

doctrine and life in a modern society (Ph.D.)

Zandman, H.J.G. Physical Education in Holistic Christian Education. (Ph.D.)

2006

Ryan, C.P. Euroclydon (Acts. 27:4). The theological controvercy between

John Wesley and Augustus Toplady. (Ph.D.)

James, Scott. An evaluation of the doctrine of miraculous healing within the

Roman Catholic tradition. (PhD)

Winston, RG. Martin Bucer: His influence on the English reformation and

Anglicanism. (PhD)

2007

Zwemstra, H.M. Die roeping van die kerk ten opsigte van sosio-ekonomiese

regte in Suid-Afrika: „n Teologies-etiese studie. (The calling of the Church

regarding socio-economic rights: A Theological Ethical Study) (Ph.D.)

2008

Fick, P.H. Johannes Pomerius as mistikus. (Ph.D. Church and Dogmahistory)

Barry, S. Who will blow the trumpet? A Christian Ethical Evaluation of the

Jubilee as a Hermeneutical Tool for Healing in Post Apartheid South Africa,

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14.3 Current post-graduate students

14.3.1 Masters degrees

Aleixo, JD. (MA Ethics)

Coetzee, C de W. (Th.M. Ethics)

De Beer, C (Th.M. Ethics)

Jooste, C. (Th.M. Church and Dogmahistory)

Masase PT (Th.M. Ethics)

Rudkin-McCullough, B. (MA Ethics)

Viljoen, L. (MA Ethics)

14.3.2 Doktoral degrees

Brown, DJ. (Ph.D. Ethics)

Gilbrant, H. (Ph.D. Church and Dogmahistory)

Joubert, P. (Ph.D. Ethics)

Lent, TK. (Ph.D Church and Dogmahistory)

Muller, DF (Ph.D Church and Dogmahistory)

Myburgh, D.A. (Ph.D Ethics)

De Lange MC (Ph.D Ethics)

Wambua, L (Ph.D Ethics)

Prinsloo, AJ. (Ph.D Ethics)

Sekhaulela, A. (Ph.D Ethics)

14.3 Publication flowing from the abovementioned

Several scientific research articles (See publications at 9.4)

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15. NRF Bursaries

1968 Bursary for full-time study for Hons B.A.

1971 Bursary for full-time study for M.A.

1999 Award at the value of R6000,00 to deliver a paper at the international

conference of the “International Association for Religious Freedom” in

Vancouver Canada, August 1999

2000 Promotors award at the value of R20000,00 for distribution amongst

post-graduate students.

2001 Award from the NRF at the value of R20810,00 for research at the

Human Rights Commission of the UN on “Racism and Xenophobia”.

2003 Award from the NRF at the value of R7500 for presentation at the

Human Rights Commission of the UN in Geneva.

2006 Award from the NRF at the value of R3500 for presentation at the

Human Rights Commission of the UN in Geneva.

2008 Bursury as rated researcher of R39700.

2009 Bursury as rated researcher of R39700

16. Areas of speciality

16.1 Contemporary church and dogma history.

16.2 Contemporary philosophical and theological tendencies.

16.3 Futurology with regard to the future ministerial demands of the church in South

Africa.

16.4 Ethics and Human Rights.

17. Professional life

17.1 1969-1974: Lecturer in Cultural Philosophy and Cultural History at the

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.

17.2 1975-1978: Minister of the Reformed Church Gobabis.

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17.3 1979-1990: Minister of the Reformed Church Derdepoort, Pretoria.

17.4 1990-1994: Professor in Ecclesiology at the Hammanskraal Theological Seminary

and extra-ordinary professor at the Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Humanities

at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.

17.5 1995: Professor in the department Dogmatology and Ecclesiology and the Faculty

of Theology of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.

17.6 1999-2010: Director of the School for Church Sciences, Faculty of Theology, PU

for CHE.

17.6 2002 - 2004 Vice rector Theological Seminary Potchefstroom

17.7 2004 - 2007 Rector Theological Seminary Potchefstroom

18. Academical involvement

18.1 1975: Member of the Reformed Theological Society.

18.2 1984: Chairman of the Reformed Theological Society, Pretoria.

18.3 1989-1995: Chairman of the general meeting of the Reformed Theological

Society.

18.4 1990: Main member of management of the Church Historical Work Society in

South Africa.

18.5 1990-1997: Co-editor of the accredited journal Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae.

18.6 1997-2005: Editor of the accredited journal Studia Historia Ecclesiasticae.

18.7 1989-1995: Member of the editorial staff of the accredited journal In die Skriflig.

18.8 1997-1999: Scientific co-worker of the accredited journal In die Skriflig.

18.9 2000-2005: Sub-editor of the accredited journal In die Skriflig.

18.10 1997>: Member of the South Africal Academy of Science and Art.

18.11 2005 >: Final-editor of the accredited journal In die Skriflig.

18.12 2004 >: Member of the Society of Christian Ethics USA

19. University involvement

19.1 Member of the Faculty council Theology.

19.2 Member of the Teaching committe of the Faculty of Theology.

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19.3 Member of Committee for Advanced Degrees of the Faculty of Theology.

19.4 Member of the executive committee of the Faculty of Theology and the

management committee of the Senate of the Theological School.

19.5 Member of the Senateof the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher

Education.

19.6 Member of a work group of the Broad Transformation Process of the University.

19.7 Director of the school for Church Sciences of the Faculty of Theology.

19.8 Eksternal evaluator of the department Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology of

the University of Stellenbosch. 30-31 October 2000.

20. Church involvement

20.1 Advisor of Synodal meetings.

20.2 Advisor of the Delegates for Ecumenical matters.

20.3 Advisor of the Delegates for the Conservation and Multiplication of the Church

20.4 Advisrr of the Delegates for Contact with the Central Authorities and Regional

Government.

20.5 Advisor of the Delegates for Talks with Other National Synods.

20.6 Chairman of the Delegates for Ecclesiastical Journals.

20.7 Member of the editorial commission of Die Kerkblad.

20.8 Advisor of the Delegates Correspondence with International Churches.

20.9 Advisor of the Delegates for the Argive.

20.10 Advisor of the Delegates for Appeals and Petitions of Protest.

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