Academic Resume

Qualifications

Books

  1. Smith, K. G. 2008. Academic Writing and Theological Research: A Guide for Students. Johannesburg: South African Theological Seminary Press.
  2. Smith, K. G. 2008. A Practical Guide for Studying God’s Word. Johannesburg: South African Theological Seminary Press.

Theses

  1. Smith, K. G. 2000. Bible Translation and Relevance Theory: The Translation of Titus. D.Litt. Dissertation. University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
  2. Smith, K. G. 2008. The Redactional Criteria and Objectives Underlying the Arrangement of Psalms 3-8. Ph.D. Dissertation. South African Theological Seminary, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Academic Articles

  1. Smith, K. G. 2002. Translation as Secondary Communication. Acta Theologica.
  2. Smith, K. G., and Song, A. 2006. Some Christological Implications in Titus 2:13. Neotesta­mentica 40.
  3. Smith, K. G. 2006. Family Requirements for Eldership. Conspectus 1.
  4. Smith, K. G. 2006. Could David Have Written Psalm 5? Conspectus 2.
  5. Smith, K. G. 2007. The Structure of Titus: Criss-Cross Chiasmus as Structural Marker. Conspectus 3.
  6. Smith, K. G. 2007. The Emergence of Relevance Theory as a Framework for Bible Translation. Conspectus 4.
  7. Smith, K. G. 2008. Direct Translation: Striving for Complete Resemblance. Conspectus 5.
  8. Baumgarten, K., and Smith, K. G. 2008. An Examination of the Consistency of the New World Translation with the Stated Philosophy of the Translators. Conspectus 6.
  9. Smith, K. G. and Domeris, W. R. 2008. A Brief History of Psalms Studies. Conspectus 6.
  10. Smith, K. G. 2008. The Identity of the Brothers in 3 John: A Lesson for the Church in Africa. South African Baptist Theological Journal.
  11. Rebuli, L. R. and Smith, K. G. 2008. The Role of the Pastor’s Wife: What Does the Bible Teach? Conspectus 7.
  12. Smith, K. G. 2010. A grammatical exposition of 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Conspectus 9.
  13. Smith, K. G., and Domeris, W. R. 2010. The Arrangement of Psalms 3-8. Old Testament Essays.
  14. Smith, K. G. 2011 (forthcoming). Relevance theory and Hebrew. In G. Khan, gen. ed., The Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics. Leiden: Brill.
  15. Erdey, Z. L., and Smith, K. G. 2010. The Thematic Link between Judgement, Discipleship, and Evangelism in the Gospel of Matthew. South African Baptist Theological Journal.

Scholarly Reviews

  1. Review of R. E. Olson (2006), Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities. Published in Conspectus 11 (2011).
  2. Review of J. Linton and H. Mowatt (2006), Qualitative Research and Practical Theology. Published in Conspectus 10 (2010).
  3. Review of R. R. Osmer (2008), Practical Theology: An Introduction. Published in Conspectus 10 (2010).
  4. Review of K. Munza (), A Letter to Africa about Africa. Published in Conspectus 5 (2008).

Supervision of Theses

The following are the theses and dissertations I have supervised to successful completion:

PhD Candidates

  1. Erdey, Zoltan L. 2010. “Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth”: Its Function and Contribution to the Theme of Apocalyptic Judgement in Matthew’s Gospel. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  2. Powers, B. Ward. 2011. The Progressive Publication of Mathew. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  3. Asumang, Annang. 2011. A Comparative Study of Discipleship in the Gospels of Mark and John. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  4. Chan, Kenneth. 2011. The Discourse Features of the Book of Esther in the Septuagint. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.

MTh Candidates

  1. Baumgarten, Kenneth. 2009. A Critique of the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures’ Treatment of Nine Texts Employing Theos in Reference to Jesus Christ. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  2. Curle, Neville. 2009. The Effects of Absent Fathers in Spreading HIV/AIDS and the Role of the Church in Swaziland. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  3. Moller, Ruach. 2009. The Doctrine of the Sufficiency of Scripture and Its Implications for Biblical Counselling. Systematic Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  4. Rebuli, Leschenne D. 2009. The Biblical Role of the Pastor’s Wife in the Local Church: A Case Study of Churches in Somerset West, Western Cape. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  5. Abay, Abera A. 2010. Practical Implications of 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 for Christian Married Couples in the Ethiopian Full Gospel Believer’s Church. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  6. Falconer, Robert. 2010. The Unity and Argument of John 10: An Analysis of Discourse Features. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  7. Kantonda, Felix B. 2010. Rhetorical Analysis of Paul’s Argument in 1 Corinthians 13. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  8. Makokha, Benson N. 2010. The Doctrine of Justification in Romans 3:21–4:25 and Its Application to the Pastoral Needs of Mumias Municipality. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  9. Van der Merwe, Jo-Anne A. 2010. An Exegetical and Theological Study of Malachi 3:8-12 and Its Implications for Christians, with Particular Reference to Tithing. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.

BTh [Honours] Candidates

  1. Du Plessis, C. A. 2006. The Five-Fold Ministry Gifts in Ephesians 4:11-16. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  2. Moller, Ruach. 2007. A Biblical Assessment of the Integration Theory. Systematic Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  3. Moller, Ruach. 2007. The Use of the Bible in Christian Counselling: A Case Study from the Biblical Counselling Movement. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  4. Whitaker, Steven. 2008. The Character of God as Depicted in the Metaphors of Psalm 18. Biblical Studies. Johannesburg: SATS.
  5. Jacobs, Linda. 2010. A Comparative Study of the Phrase ”in Christ” in Ephesians. Johannesburg: SATS.
  6. d’Offay, Michael. 2011. The Cross and the Pastor: A Theology of the Cross in the Ministry of a Pastor. Practical Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.
  7. d’Offay, Michael. 2011. Prevenient Grace. Systematic Theology. Johannesburg: SATS.

Magazine Articles

  1. Smith, K. G. 2006, April. The strength of the family. JOY Magazine.
  2. Smith, K. G. 2006, June. Dad, more than just a breadwinner. JOY Magazine.
  3. Smith, K. G. 2006, August. The blessing of grandparents. JOY Magazine.
  4. Smith, K. G. 2010, June. The Pastor as Practical Theologian. Umthombo 4(2).
  5. Smith, K. G. 2010, July. The Pastor as Interpretive Guide. Umthombo 4(3).
  6. Smith, K. G. 2011, July. Vernietig Teologie Geloof? [Does Theology Destroy Faith?]. JUIG!

Church Affiliation

  1. Walmer Christian Outreach, Port Elizabeth, 1990-1999 (Pst. Syd Rothman)
  2. His People Christian Church, Port Elizabeth,  1999-2004 (Pst. George Georgiou)
  3. Fourways Community Church, Johannesburg, 2005-2006 (Pst. Tony Siveright)
  4. Lonehill Village Church, Johannesburg, 2007-present (Pst. Christopher Peppler)