Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences. It is an instrument of engagement between theological disciplines, on the one hand, and theology and other disciplines, on the other. View our Editorial Team.
Quick links:

Original Research |
|
A homiletical-liturgical perspective on memoricide alluding to variegated re-membered memories | |
Ferdi P. Kruger | |
15 April 2025 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Fifty years of Theological and Religion Research |
|
Research Institute for Theology and Religion’s impact on theological and religious research in South Africa | |
Francis C.L. Rakotsoane | |
14 April 2025 | |
Original Research |
|
Mutual care within church congregations based on the paradigm of the family of God | |
Rika Roeland, Gert Breed, Rudy A. Denton | |
03 April 2025 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Fifty years of Theological and Religion Research |
|
The distinction of Clint Le Bruyns’ Kairos theology in South Africa | |
Gift Masengwe | |
31 March 2025 | |
Original Research |
|
Meals, identity and othering in Mark 14:12–26 | |
Mphumezi Hombana, Thembelani Maqajana | |
31 March 2025 | |
Original Research |
|
Contemporary decolonial theology approach and its influence on church leadership in Indonesia | |
Asep Afaradi | |
31 March 2025 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt |
|
A missiology of life: Engaging Nelus Niemandt’s missiology | |
Pieter Verster | |
31 March 2025 | |
Original Research |
|
Forgiveness and pastoral care in social justice and ‘biocultural’ relations in the Anthropocene | |
Rudy A. Denton | |
28 March 2025 | |
Original Research |
|
Is God partial in creation? A feminist re-examination of gender in the Yahwist’s narrative | |
Uzoma A. Dike, Paulinus O. Agbo | |
26 March 2025 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today |
|
Decolonising theology: Reforming Christian faith towards freedom based on Ephesians 2:14–16 | |
Moses Wibowo, Matheus Mangentang, Aprianus L. Moimau | |
26 March 2025 |
More Latest Articles... |

CONTENT
CITATIONS
DOWNLOADS

|
|
Please note that AOSIS’s office will be closed for the Public Holidays in the Republic of South Africa from 18 April 2025 and will reopen on 22 April 2025. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, ensuring that your manuscript submissions remain uninterrupted. | |
Posted: 2025-04-17 | |
Notification: New Special Collection Article Published! |
|
The first article of our special collection, ‘Festschrift Nelus Niemandt’, guest edited by Prof. Johannes J. Knoetze and Dr Yolande Steenkamp, is now live! Discover the latest insights on ‘through the lens of Niemandt’s work on missiology, more attention should be paid to the mission as the ministry of reconciliation to obtain a clear picture of mission from the perspective of the atonement and to emphasise the future and the “not yet”; also the salience of evangelism in this broader discussion warrants investigation’ by Pieter Verster in ‘A missiology of life: Engaging Nelus Niemandt’s missiology’. Read it now: Festschrift Nelus Niemandt. Stay tuned for more articles coming soon! |
|
Posted: 2025-04-01 | More... |
Notification: Full Special Collection Live Today! |
|
All articles in the special collection ‘Geloofsreis. Inwyding, Begeleiding en Onderskeiding nuut ontdek’ are now live! Dive into the complete series of articles, including 'Die wese van onderrig’,'Geloofsontwikkeling: ‘n Geloofsreis met roetemerkers’, and others, and gain comprehensive insights into, ‘a reflection on significant empirical qualitative research done within four Afrikaans-speaking denominations in South Africa.’ Explore the collection in Issue 2. Thank you for your interest. To start a new special collection, reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za. |
|
Posted: 2025-02-28 | More... |
Notification: Special Collection Article Live! |
|
The special collection, 'Fifty years of theological and religion research: The history of the Research Institute for Theology and Religion at the University of South Africa (1975-2025)', has officially started with the release of its first article, ‘Migrant churches and reverse mission: Missiological gaps and missionary trap’ by Phillip Musoni on 13 January 2025. Guest edited by Professor Emeritus Christina Landman, this collection delves into the 50 years' history of the influential Research Institute for Theology and Religion at UNISA. Read the first article now in Issue 3. |
|
Posted: 2025-02-18 | More... |
Notification: Full Special Collection Live Today! |
|
All articles in the special collection ‘Just housing: Transdisciplinary perspectives from theology and the built environment,’ are now live! Dive into the complete series of articles, including 'The garden city as a commons. Social-ethical perspectives on the new housing question', 'Neo-Pentecostalism in Latin American slums’ and others, and gain comprehensive insights into the relevance of a theological perspective on the housing problem and the implications for architecture, urban planning and politics. Explore the collection in Volume 45 Issue 2 Special Collection Just Housing. Thank you for your interest. To start a new special collection, reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za. |
|
Posted: 2024-11-21 | More... |
More Announcements... |