Vol 82, No 1 (2026)

Africa Platform for NT Scholars, guest edited by Prof. Ernest van Eck ( 0000-0003-3810-4190). This collection contributes to the journal by foregrounding African perspectives in biblical interpretation. It enriches the journal’s commitment to contextual and interdisciplinary scholarship by exploring how New Testament texts speak meaningfully to African realities, social contexts, and theological concerns.

Hope, Joy and Reconciliation, guest edited by Prof. John S. Klaasen ( 0000-0002-9388-3601). This collection engages core theological themes of hope, joy, and reconciliation, which are central to Christian thought and the journal’s commitment to critical, contextual, and interdisciplinary scholarship. It invites rigorous reflection on faith responses to social fragmentation, injustice, suffering, and healing across diverse historical and cultural contexts. The collection contributes to the journals' focus on theology’s public relevance and its engagement with contemporary ecclesial and societal challenges at both local and global levels.

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A study on perceptions of immigrant acceptance in Korean society: Focusing on the concept of ὁμοιός in the New Testament Chung-Yeon Kim	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11020 \| 09 January 2026

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Reimagining theological education: Identity, curriculum and pedagogy in African urban theology Emmanuel Akatukunda, Stephan de Beer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10825 \| 12 January 2026

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‘Where are the prophets?’: How academic theology failed us Stephan F. de Beer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10981 \| 13 January 2026

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Union with God in Psalm 63:8 and Manunggaling Kawula Gusti: A contextual study in Javanese culture, Indonesia Lilis Setyarini, Christian M. Boka, Rumiyati Rumiyati, Daniel A. Wibowo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11017 \| 14 January 2026

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Before John, there was Luke: A literary exploration of Lukan and Johannine Logosology Deky H.Y. Nggadas	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11110 \| 15 January 2026

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God and budget: The place of religion in the readings of Ghana’s annual budget statements by the Finance Minister (2017–2020) Kojo Okyere	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10585 \| 21 January 2026

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Let earth receive her king: Six Christmas sermons picturing God Pieter Veerman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11108 \| 21 January 2026

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The sacred trust: Spiritual meaning-making among Indonesian parents of firstborn children with autism Ajeng A. Widiastuti, Adi Atmoko, Nur Eva, Domingos Soares	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11132 \| 21 January 2026

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Addressing violence and powerlessness associated with homelessness in Tshwane: An empirical missiological study based on Luke 10:25–37 Lukwikilu C. Mangayi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10970 \| 22 January 2026

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Exploring the role of creeds in shaping religious identity and unity in a pluralistic society Peter Masvotore	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10917 \| 23 January 2026

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RETRACTED: Land as divine inheritance: An ecological analysis of Leviticus 25:23 in the context of Papuan local wisdom Fredrik Warwer	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11022 \| 24 January 2026

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Injured moral souls in ‘democratic’ South Africa: Towards a practical theological theoretical model of well-being Gordon E. Dames	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10949 \| 28 January 2026

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Pentecostalism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A glance at the past, present and future through the lens of three fundamental dimensions Mayuka G. Bondo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11036 \| 30 January 2026

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When wounds meet hope: African Christian thoughts of Augustine and Tutu Kwaku Boamah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11085 \| 30 January 2026

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Tacit dewesternisation in the ecumenical movement: The example of the World Council of Churches Piotr Kopiec	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10852 \| 31 January 2026

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Development of a Christian Pastoral care and counselling model to support recovery of schizophrenia patients in Maluku Monike Hukubun, Yohanes Parihala, Fandro A. Tasijawa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11068 \| 31 January 2026

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Teaching virtuously: The formation of Christian teachers as a normative practice Nicolaas A. Broer, Abraham J. Kunz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11101 \| 02 February 2026

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Typologies of congregational hospitality to strangers: A Q methodology study in Indonesian churches Linda P. Ratag, Mieke N. Sendow, James E. Lalira	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11175 \| 02 February 2026

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Diving amid patriarchy: Reading Exodus 2 and 15 from the perspective of fisherwomen in Moluccas, Indonesia Margaretha M. A. Apituley	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11160 \| 03 February 2026

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Developing an effective integral mission in South Sudan: A competency-based theological model David A. Okeny, Jerry Pillay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11021 \| 04 February 2026

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An apostolic enigma? Dispelling the incoherence of Second Clement through the patron–client frame Devin Arinder, Ernest van Eck	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11027 \| 06 February 2026

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Marriage beyond the grave – ‘Till Death Do Us Part’, marriage according to culture and Christianity Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10992 \| 12 February 2026

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Of child’s obedience, parent’s honour and parental restraint: A contextual and ethical analysis of Ephesians 6:1–4 Theodore U. Dickson, Innocentia N. Charles	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11059 \| 12 February 2026

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Decolonising chaplaincy in the South African National Defence Force Hundzukani P. Khosa-Nkatini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11075 \| 19 February 2026

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Rambu Solo’: A Torajan traditional funeral ritual and its theological challenges from the Catholic perspective Patrio Tandiangga, Frans F. Palinoan, Carolus Patampang	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11121 \| 19 February 2026

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Marriage preparation practices in black South African churches: Experiences of married Christians Gugu E. Ndlovu, Vhumani Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11134 \| 28 February 2026

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Governance and democracy in the church: The experiences of women in the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Terence Mupangwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11168 \| 03 March 2026

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The objectives of pastoral accompaniment for married couples in the first years of married life in the light of the documents Amoris Laetitia and Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life Jacek Goleń, Julia Gorbaniuk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11122 \| 09 March 2026

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The Trinity and cyber culture: Crafting theologically responsible analogies in the digital age Susanto Dwiraharjo, Bobby Kurnia Putrawan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11206 \| 10 March 2026

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Is God enthroned upon the floods? (Ps 29:10) Religion and the climate change crisis in contemporary Ghana Godfred Nsiah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10934 \| 10 March 2026

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Performing gender equality: Internalising Bugis-Makassar cultural values (3S) as a theological strategy for transforming patriarchal structures Resty D.J. Tehupeiory, Yusak B. Setyawan, I Putu A. Darmawan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11191 \| 23 March 2026

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Quantum Molinism: God’s fuzzy logic and the freedom to love Thomas F. McAllister	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11112 \| 26 March 2026

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Balia, a Healing Tradition among the Kaili People of Indonesia: A Biblical Response Agustinus Depparua, Yewin Tjandra, Pieter G.O. Sunkudon	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11324 \| 28 March 2026

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Relearning Pentecostal church leadership conflict management from the Acts of the Apostles Zephania Mundhluri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11067 \| 08 April 2026

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From dominion to communion: Theology as an interlocutor towards planetary well-being Johan Buitendag	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11312 \| 13 April 2026

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Christ and the Toraja mediator: A critical assessment of Era di Langi’ and Puang Tomanurun Tamboro Langi’ Sri Binar, Juanda Juanda, Harman Z. Laia	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11200 \| 17 April 2026

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Healing together: Surviving substance use disorder with the church in Zimbabwe Kimion Tagwirei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11269 \| 21 April 2026

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A prophet on the periphery: Andile Madodomzi Mbete and the quest for alternative community Ndikho Mtshiselwa, Akhona Masiza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a10966 \| 22 April 2026

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Care as mission in super-aged societies: Theology and practice of the care-as-mission paradigm Song Kon Lee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11287 \| 29 April 2026

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Hesychasm as a locus theologicus: The epistemology of experience in Gregory Palamas Wojciech Słomski	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11277 \| 30 April 2026

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Corrigendum: Romanian Orthodox elementary denominational schools in Transylvania (1868–1921) Paul Brusanowski	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11171 \| 27 January 2026

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Retraction notice to: The struggle for the construction of places of worship of minority religions in Indonesia Warnis Warnis, Kustini Kustini, Fatimah Zuhrah, Anik Farida, Siti Atieqoh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11330 \| 13 March 2026

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Retraction notice to: Land as divine inheritance: An ecological analysis of Leviticus 25:23 in the context of Papuan local wisdom Fredrik Warwer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11326 \| 13 March 2026

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Retraction notice to: Virginity, purity and honour: Theology in Luke 1:46–55 and Nias bridal culture Ibelala Gea	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11327 \| 13 March 2026

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Retraction notice to: The impact of religious tourism on the economy and tourism industry Lidia Sergeevna Budovich	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11328 \| 13 March 2026

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Retraction notice to: Culture and religion creolisation impact on digital advertisement of Muslim users of Instagram Majid Mirvaisi, Azar Kaffashpoor	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11329 \| 13 March 2026

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Unhiding vulnerable voices: Reading four parables in Luke as a response to gender-based violence in South Africa Charel D. du Toit	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 82, No 1 \| a11197 \| 17 April 2026

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