Death, Conflict and Scandal. A Practical Theological Study of the Role of Rituals in Congregations Following the Loss of the Minister

Abstract

Summary of PhD Thesis. This thesis was defended on October 23, 2023 at Stellenbosch University (South-Africa). Supervisors: prof. dr. Cas Wepener (Stellenbosch University, South-Africa) and prof. dr. Christo Thesnaar (Stellenbosch University, South-Africa). The Pastoral Office of the Western Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa acted as the problem owner and the funder of the research.