Conspectus

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Aims, Scopes, and Values

Conspectus is the journal of the South African Theological Seminary. Like the Seminary, the values of the journal are encapsulated in the phrase, “Bible-based, Christ-centred, and Spirit- led.” Launching from an appreciation of interdisciplinary discourse, the journal publishes from across the broad spectrum of theological studies (Biblical Studies, Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, Studies in Church and Society), while establishing links with extra- theological disciplines where appropriate. Like the Seminary, Conspectus invites contributions from the broad spectrum of denominations while showcasing academic research from a broadly evangelical perspective. The journal seeks contributions from authors who subscribe to a high view of Scripture, as is consistent with evangelical tenets.1 Publishing articles that employ reader-centered methodologies for exegesis does not lie in Conspectus’s purview.2 Additionally, as SATS is based on the African continent, the journal foregrounds contributions from the Majority World. To be published in Conspectus an article must go beyond a summary of secondary sources and present the results of sound theological research valuable to the church, including scholars, pastors, students, missionaries, and/or other Christian practitioners. Conspectus is an open-source journal, catalogued under ATLA (American Theological Library Association), Logos Bible Software, Galaxy Software, Sabinet, the Directory of Open Access Journals, African Journals Online (AJOL), and the SATS website.3

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    Conspectus Special Edition 2018
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2018-12-01) Smith, Kevin G.; Manyika, Batanayi I.; Keener, Craig S.; Nel, Marius; Mzondi, Modisa; Banda, Collium; Kipimo, Jesse Fungwa; Falconer, Robert D.; Asumang, Annang; Pretorius, Mark; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Brodie, Robert; Domeris, William R.; Erdey, Zoltan L.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lessing, Pelham; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Malherbe, Johannes S.; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Du Toit, Philip; Erdey, Zoltan L.
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    Conspectus Volume 1
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2006-03) Asumang, Annang; Domeris, William R.; Smith, Kevin G.; Pretorius, Mark; Cooper, Bradley; Lioy, Dan T.; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Domeris, William R.; Jabini, Frank; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Peppler, Christopher; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Smith, Kevin G.
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    Conspectus Volume 2
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2006-09) Lioy, Dan T.; McElwain, Randall; Woodbridge, Noel; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Domeris, William R.; Frank, Jabini; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Peppler, Christopher; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Smith, Kevin G.
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    Conspectus Volume 8
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2009-09) Asumang, Annang; Day, Charles R.; Lioy, Dan T.; Pretorius, Mark; Woodbridge, Noel; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Domeris, William R.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Smith, Kevin G.; Erdey, Zoltan L.
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    Conspectus Volume 12
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2011-09) Asumang, Annang; Aucamp, Andrew; Joubert, Callie; Lioy, Dan T.; O'Donoghue, Darrell; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; van der Spuy, Mervin; Woodbridge, Noel; Barnes III, Roscoe; Erdey, Zoltan L.; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Brodie, Robert; Domeris, William R.; Erdey, Zoltan L.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lessing, Pelham; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Zoltan, Erdey L.; Smith, Kevin G.
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    Conspectus Volume 13
    (South African Theological Seminary, 2012-03) Asumang, Annang; Jabini, Frank; Morris, Russell A.; Lioy, Dan T.; Peppler, Christopher; Scarborough, Thomas; Smith, Kevin G.; Woods, David B.; Pretorius, Mark; Woodbridge, Noel; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Brodie, Robert; Domeris, William R.; Erdey, Zoltan L.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lessing, Pelham; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Zoltan, Erdey L.; Smith, Kevin G.
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    The Secret, R. Byrne : Book Review Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 6, Issue 09, Sep 2008, p. 133 - 135
    (South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Pretorius, Mark
    At the writing of this review, it is even reported to have outsold the latest Harry Potter book by JK Rowling's. Clearly, this book is attracting much attention, and people are prepared to spend money to read it.
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    The Language of God : A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 12, Issue 09, Sep 2011, p. 269 - 274
    (South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Pretorius, Mark
    Undoubtedly, the credentials of Francis Collins are impressive. As the former head of the Human Genome Project, he is one of the world's leading geneticists. He is also a Christian with strong a convictions that theistic evolution is the best explanation of the creation aspects of the Bible. Notwithstanding my critique of a number of Collins' claims The Language of God will certainly challenge the intellectually honest reader.
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    Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction, T. Dixon : Book Review Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 13, Issue 03, Mar 2012, p. 215 - 228
    (South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Pretorius, Mark
    I have read many books on the theme of the science and religion debate. Some have enthralled, while others have disappointed. This book, however, is one of the more delightful and informative introductory books I have read and reviewed on the subject. This particular book is part of the Very short introduction (VSI) series printed by Oxford University Press. All the subjects in the series (which number a few hundred) are written by experts in various fields, with the purpose of giving a brief, but fairly concise introductory synopsis of a particular subject. It seems that the authors endeavor to make the information accessible to lay people, helping them grasp the basics content of the particular subject.
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    Human Freedom and God's Providence : Is There Conflict? Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 8, Issue 09, Sep 2009, p. 62 - 76
    (South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Pretorius, Mark
    How can we reconcile human freedom with God's providence? The key, in my view, is bottom-up and top-down causality. These particular terms state that all events in the world are the result of some previous event, or events. Accordingly, all of reality is already in a sense predetermined or pre-existent and, therefore, nothing new can come into existence. But how does this impact on our actions? Are we predetermined to walk a specific path and, if so, how is this accomplished by God without violating our human freedom?