Gift T Baloyi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6794844 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gift T Baloyi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gift T |
| FAMILY NAME | Baloyi |
| SIGNATURE | BALOYI G T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Africa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1981-3007 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A pastoral theological critique of “stokvel” ecclesiology through John Calvin’s doctrine of the true and false church
This article offers a pastoral-theological critique of the emerging phenomenon of ‘stokvel ecclesiology’ – a model in which financial contribution increasingly determines ecclesial belonging, access to pastoral care and participation in church life. This article argues that providing pastoral care based on members’ financial contributions transforms the church into a transactional institution, thereby undermining its very purpose for existence. D…
Exploring racial persistence in South Africa through Black Liberation Theology
Racism remains a persistent and deeply rooted problem in South Africa, years after the end of the apartheid era in 1994. Despite significant progress made, racism endures within institutional structures (public and private), society and interpersonal relations. Its aggressive persistence undermines democratic values and thereby runs counter to the ideals of total freedom, dignity and justice. Racism does not only raise challenges for social progr…
Health determinants on healthy ageing in sub-Saharan Africa
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies is an acclaimed journal with broad coverage that promotes multidisciplinary, religious, and biblical aspects of studies in the international theological arena. The journal’s publication criteria are based on high ethical standards and the rigor of the methodology and conclusions reported
Homes as ‘cages of violence’ during the Covid-19 pandemic
Violence has become a common phenomenon that affects women and children, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While the lockdown regulations were meant to save lives by preventing further spread of the virus, another virus called ‘violence against women’ encroached the space which is supposed to be the safest for women and children. For women, homes have now been turned into cages of violence and slaughterhouses. …
Mercy Oduyoye’s model of ‘partnership between women and men’ in African Christian ministry
Masculinity and manhood ideologies remain a serious theological concern in the context of South Africa and the continent of Africa. The masculinity ideology perceives femaleness as a symbol to be lower than maleness and thereby uses this as a strategy to dominate and oppress women. While the oppression and domination of women is experienced in many parts of African society, such experiences also exist within the church walls. The androcentric cul…
Phenomenon of divorce and its challenge to the black African communities
Divorce is a painful and traumatic experience that disrupt the lives of people. Research has shown that the phenomenon of divorce among black South Africans is escalating on a yearly basis. This is accompanied by both emotional, spiritual and psychological effects which impact on the well-being of people. Furthermore, divorce is understood as a disruption of normal life and it also threatens the stability and sustainability of social institutions…
Toxicity of leadership and its impact on employees
Constructive leaders highlight elements of motivation to employees to grow in order to achieve goals for their institutions or departments. They do this either through understanding the significance of ethical leadership or servant leadership. However, people who work under toxic environments often have little or no choice but drop their energy levels and be completely demoralised because of the toxicity at their workplace. This includes stories …
An African woman’s dilemma in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
This article deals with the predicament faced by an African woman in novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives . In this fascinating novel, Lola Shoneyin wrestles with several cultural pressures in marriage, which are also prevalent among black women in South African communities. The article grapples with dilemmas, challenges and unbearable pains of women who are often blamed for infertility in marriage, without a consideration of the fact tha…
When culture clashes with individual human rights
This article discusses the nature of human beings (men and women) as an egalitarian one even beyond cultural expectations. It argues against some cultural practices on women, especially widows, which claim supremacy and bind the widows to its ritual processes among the Tsonga people. It stresses the importance of human individual that overtakes everything from God s creation, including cultural rituals which are created by human beings. It claims…
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When culture clashes with individual human rights
This article discusses the nature of human beings (men and women) as an egalitarian one even beyond cultural expectations. It argues against some cultural practices on women, especially widows, which claim supremacy and bind the widows to its ritual processes among the Tsonga people. It stresses the importance of human individual that overtakes everything from God s creation, including cultural rituals which are created by human beings. It claims…
An African woman’s dilemma in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
This article deals with the predicament faced by an African woman in novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives . In this fascinating novel, Lola Shoneyin wrestles with several cultural pressures in marriage, which are also prevalent among black women in South African communities. The article grapples with dilemmas, challenges and unbearable pains of women who are often blamed for infertility in marriage, without a consideration of the fact tha…
Toxicity of leadership and its impact on employees
Constructive leaders highlight elements of motivation to employees to grow in order to achieve goals for their institutions or departments. They do this either through understanding the significance of ethical leadership or servant leadership. However, people who work under toxic environments often have little or no choice but drop their energy levels and be completely demoralised because of the toxicity at their workplace. This includes stories …
Phenomenon of divorce and its challenge to the black African communities
Divorce is a painful and traumatic experience that disrupt the lives of people. Research has shown that the phenomenon of divorce among black South Africans is escalating on a yearly basis. This is accompanied by both emotional, spiritual and psychological effects which impact on the well-being of people. Furthermore, divorce is understood as a disruption of normal life and it also threatens the stability and sustainability of social institutions…
Homes as ‘cages of violence’ during the Covid-19 pandemic
Violence has become a common phenomenon that affects women and children, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While the lockdown regulations were meant to save lives by preventing further spread of the virus, another virus called ‘violence against women’ encroached the space which is supposed to be the safest for women and children. For women, homes have now been turned into cages of violence and slaughterhouses. …
Mercy Oduyoye’s model of ‘partnership between women and men’ in African Christian ministry
Masculinity and manhood ideologies remain a serious theological concern in the context of South Africa and the continent of Africa. The masculinity ideology perceives femaleness as a symbol to be lower than maleness and thereby uses this as a strategy to dominate and oppress women. While the oppression and domination of women is experienced in many parts of African society, such experiences also exist within the church walls. The androcentric cul…
Health determinants on healthy ageing in sub-Saharan Africa
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies is an acclaimed journal with broad coverage that promotes multidisciplinary, religious, and biblical aspects of studies in the international theological arena. The journal’s publication criteria are based on high ethical standards and the rigor of the methodology and conclusions reported
Exploring racial persistence in South Africa through Black Liberation Theology
Racism remains a persistent and deeply rooted problem in South Africa, years after the end of the apartheid era in 1994. Despite significant progress made, racism endures within institutional structures (public and private), society and interpersonal relations. Its aggressive persistence undermines democratic values and thereby runs counter to the ideals of total freedom, dignity and justice. Racism does not only raise challenges for social progr…
A pastoral theological critique of “stokvel” ecclesiology through John Calvin’s doctrine of the true and false church
This article offers a pastoral-theological critique of the emerging phenomenon of ‘stokvel ecclesiology’ – a model in which financial contribution increasingly determines ecclesial belonging, access to pastoral care and participation in church life. This article argues that providing pastoral care based on members’ financial contributions transforms the church into a transactional institution, thereby undermining its very purpose for existence. D…
Sociology (6 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Philosophy (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · History (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Pastoral care (3 works) · African cultural and philosophical studies (2 works)