Change agency and higher education in South Africa

HTS Theological Studies 74 (3):9 (2018)
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This article applies change agency to the institutions of higher education in South Africa – referring here to all the post-school institutions and educators in general and more specifically focused on the unique opportunities and responsibilities towards change agency in theological training. The focus is on the characteristics of a change agent, which could be an individual or a group. Seemingly, change is not going to be initiated in a ‘top-down’ approach; therefore, this article suggests a ‘bottom-up’ approach, starting with a change agent (an individual or a group) to become enthusiastic and active to bring about change. The method of constructivism is used, complemented by a general literature review of the past 70 years, filled with definitions of change agents and change agency. After the discussion of a few models, the researcher ventures to propose a way in which change agency can find a foothold among theological educators in higher education institutions in South Africa.

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Theological education with the help of technology.Erna Oliver - 2014 - HTS Theological Studies 70 (1).
Achieving change in health care practice.Sally Redfern & Sara Christian - 2003 - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 9 (2):225-238.

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