The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975)

The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975)

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This research traces the developments in Europe that led to a rush for foreign missions i different parts of the world, with specific reference to South Africa. It describes the operations of the Swiss missionaries in South Africa from 1873 to 1975. This study also evaluates the motives for t...

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Main Author: Masumbe, Benneth Mhlakaza Chabalala
Other Authors: Coetzer IA
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2015
Subjects:
Social transformation
Formal education
Informal (home) Education
Traditional customs
Christian norms and values
Mission stations
Outstations
Christian marriages
Relapses
Christians
Heathens
Lobola
Mission statutes
Interdenominational conferences
Conversion
Rivalry
Differentiated education
Plakkerswet (Squatter act.)
Social Darwinism
Circumcision
Initiation schools for boys (ngoma) and for girls (vukhomba)
Social alienation
Imperialism
Capitalism
Subsistence economy
Third Year course
Preparatory schools.
Penal Reform League of South Africa
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Missions > South Africa > History > 19th century
Education > South Africa > History > 19th century
Folklore > South Africa > History > 19th century
Swiss missionaries
Missions > South Africa > Educational work
Online Access:Masumbe, Benneth Mhlakaza Chabalala (2000) The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18157>
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18157

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Masumbe, Benneth Mhlakaza Chabalala (2000) The Swiss Missionaries' educational endeavour as a means for social transformation in South Africa (1873-1975), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18157>
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18157

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