Bücher von Nkosinathi Lawrence Mbatha

This study looks specifically on the rituals performed during a funeral both in African and Reformed traditions. The research is about the practices carried out by African Christians and the teaching of Reformed theology. Our cultural and religious background forms our foundation and philosophy of life. It informs the decisions we make. When conducting this study, the author explains the Empangeni congregation with regard to its location, cultural background, and problem statement, and research gap, significance of the study, research question, limitations, what Practical Theology is, what African culture is, what Reformed tradition is, what to be African and Reformed is, objectives of the study, research approach, literature review and chapter outline of this study.