The Restitution Theory Programme offers resources to explore the concept of restitution and its application within the South African context:
- A Restitution Toolkit - an accessible booklet dealing with themes such as: What is restitution? What is charity? What is the difference between restitution and charity? What is the theological mandate for restitution (including an understanding of grace and forgiveness)?, The importance of self-awareness in restitution (especially an understanding of black consciousness and entrenched privilege), What is necessary for restitution to lead to healing? and What are the guidelines for the restitution process?
- Restitution Bible Studies [1. Justice, 2. Forgiveness, 3. Reconciliation, 4. Restitution] and a Litany of Restitution for group discussion and affirmation.
- Research outcomes on the “Theology of restitution”, “The requirements for healing within a community” and “The idea of restitution and its applications in contemporary society”.
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Restitution Toolkit: Content
- Restitution Toolkit (Summarised Version)
- What is Restitution?
- What is Restorative Justice?
- What is the relationship between Restitution and Restorative Justice?
- What is Charity?
- What is the difference between Restitution and Charity?
- What is the Theological Mandate for Restitution?
- What is necessary for Restitution to lead to Healing?
- What is the importance for an understanding of Self-Awareness (e.g. Black Consciousness) in the Restitution Process?
- What are the guidelines of the Restitution Process?
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Restitution Resources