Research Projects

1. Fields of research (with students, PhD students):

• Poverty
• Resources for improving the quality of life of households and communities
• Diaconal mission
• Eco-justice and eco-practice
• Household energy use
• Support for families caring for vulnerable children
• Rural livelihoods and food production
• Interfaces between industry and community

2. Research projects currently underway:

• The contextualisation of faith and technology: Improving domestic cooking practices with residents in rural areas
• The role of faith in the search for a sustainable community

3. Planned research for the next 3-5 years

• The role of the Church in the search for a sustainable community in the context of the Highveld Priority Area
• The role of the Church and the household in caring for vulnerable children