Browsing by Author "Vilakazi, Mlungisi Johann."

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Critical analysis of a large parochial structure model for black parishes in the Anglican church of Southern Africa, with reference to the diocese of Natal.
(2014) Vilakazi, Mlungisi Johann.; Settler, Federico Guliano.
This thesis reports on qualitative and a phenomenological study exploring contesting spaces in the understandings regarding the alienation of black outstation congregations for a policy (Canon, Acts of the Diocese) change in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and reasons for such understandings, with reference to the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Natal. A Foucauldian concept of genealogy has been used to trace the history of outstation congregations practice in the Anglican Church, in the Diocese of Natal. Another Foucauldian concept of development has been used to review the discourse of Canon and Acts of the Diocese of Natal (policy) in both local and international literature. Qualitative data were produced through in-depth interviews with six leaders of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Natal as policy-makers. Interviews were used to generate a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data, which would be making policy (Acts of the Diocese) decisions and choices at Diocesan policy level. In addition, document analysis was also used to generate qualitative data. The insights gained from this study have significance for mission, ministry and worship. The study makes two unique contributions to the field of the alienation of outstation congregations inquiry. The methodological contribution lies in the six categories of research participants to illuminate the politics of a large parish and the Anglican Diocese of Natal’s Acts of the Diocese (Diocesan policy). The exploration of the contesting spaces in the understandings regarding alienation of outstation congregations extends the conceptual definition of politics of the Anglican Church in general and pushes the boundaries of the debate in policy (Canons and Acts of the Diocese of Natal) in mission, ministry and worship. One critical finding is that different people perceive the value of a policy differently, reflecting the politics of the policy (Canon, Acts of the Diocese) at an ideological level. Another critical finding is that the perceived value of a policy (Canon, Acts of the Diocese) may inadvertently mask its theological contributions and supposedly ‘real’ value. Previous studies have not been undertaken, therefore, this study avails a body of knowledge based on the alienation of outstation congregations for a policy (Canon, Acts of the Diocese) change or re-visitation, as its original contribution.
A critical analysis of community priesthood in the church of the Province of Southern Africa with special reference to Black community priesthood of the Diocese of Natal.
(2002) Vilakazi, Mlungisi Johann.; Smit, Johannes Andries.
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The history of adult education provision at Beatrice Street YMCA in Durban (1978-2003).
(2004) Vilakazi, Mlungisi Johann.; Von Kotze, Astrid Erika Liselotte Veronika.
Among all the other files in my cabinet is one marked 'adult education'. It is a bulky file of documents dating back a number of years. It contains reports, articles and official documents both from NGOs and the Department of Education. The content of the collected document files include the pros and cons surrounding the long debate regarding the history of adult education provision at the Beatrice Street YMCA (BS YMCA). Another issue surfacing in these files is the issue of fund-raising, as a lack of funds poses serious concerns about the provision of adult education. The economic, social and political situations presented to the BS YMCA an irresistible challenge, especially in the city of Durban and surroundings. The Board of Management is sensitive to the needs of young people and has identified adult education as a means of offering support. Adult education provision at the BS YMCA offers invaluable skills. These skills include survival English (i.e. communication and numeracy), functional (workplace and society) and compensatory tools (life skills). It was not an easy road to travel for them, especially as the core need of the young people is employment. Over the years there were much needed changes in the adult education programmes offered at the BS YMCA. The development of educational policies from 1993 became the vehicle for the new dispensation in adult education. Adult education programmes at the BS YMCA changed from a traditional (teacher-centered) approach to a participatory approach based on dialogue. (which was more learner centered). The new programmes aim to offer more employment opportunities. The provision of adult education by the BS YMCA has been recognised by different educational departments over the years. The BS YMCA , being part of the educational struggle for transformation , was instrumental in pioneering "finishing schools" in the 80s. Skills training was also introduced to the BS YMCA educational programmes in 1994. The initiated programmes are vital in addressing the needs of the young people in the city of Durban. This dissertation is concerned with the history of adult education provision at the BS YMCA, whose concerns include a holistic approach regarding the mind , body and spirit (The world alliance of YMCAs 'Red Triangle '). The BS YMCA's philosophy and origins of the Red Triangle show a link between the body, mind and soul. The history of provision of adult education at the BS YMCA was a struggle of a non-governmental organisation becoming a state public center. There is also a link between curriculum design and social change of young people. In conclusion, the study aims to examine various adult education curricula changes over the years. These changes address responsible attitudes towards civil society and the effects of social evils and personal guidance.