Research Institute for Theology and Religion

Dr R Hove

College of Human Sciences
Research Institute for Theology and Religion
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Qualifications

  • PhD- Ministerial Studies (UKZN) -2021
  • MTh-Theology and Development (UKZN) -2014
  • BTh- Honours (UKZN) -2012
  • BTh (UKZN) -2011
  • Dip. Ed. (GTC-UZ) -1999

Fields of academic interests

  • Pastoral counselling
  • Christian education
  • Church leadership

Field of Specialisation

  • Theology and Development (Masters).
  • Ecumenism (PhD). 

Journal articles

  • Hove, R and Moodley, J.K., 2023. Pastoral Care and Mental Health in Post-Pandemic South Africa: A Narrative Review Exploring New Ways to Serve Those in Our Care. Religions 14: 477. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14040477.
  • Hove, R and Moyo, H., 2022. The pastor as an ecumenical leader: Reflections and Pastoral Ministry experiences at Bvumbura parish, Zimbabwe. Pharos Journal of Theology ISSN 2414-3324 online Volume 103 Issue 2.
  • Hove, R., 2022. The pastoral presence in absence: Challenges and opportunities of pastoral care in the context of the global Coronavirus pandemic. Pharos Journal of Theology ISSN 2414-3324 online Volume 103.

Other

  • An Ordained Lutheran Minister in Active Service