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Form-Function Relationships In The Development Of Lds Church Architecture, Ebbie Lavar Davis

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the functions: ordinances, meetings, programs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the development of the physical plant. Inversely, the effect of Church house forms on the development of Church function was investigated. It was found that:
1. In Latter-day Saint Church development, form has always followed function.
2. Function has influenced form to a great extent. Priesthood, meeting, or other program needs are a prime factor in changing the form and design of Church buildings.
3. Form has influenced function only insofar as the physical …

Ministering To The New Breed, Tomi Motley

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Concepts Of Reality, Charles Allen Hampton

Honors Theses

Beliefs concerning religion, God, ethics, and morals will be accepted from known sources without questioning, whereas the scientific ideas will be the result of thought, questioning and empirical testing.

The aim of this study is to indicate the sources of metaphysical beliefs among Ouachita Baptist University students in the areas of religion, God, morals, ethics, and science.

Old Testament Archaeology, Donna Pike

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Work Of The Coffee House Ministry, Randy Maxwell

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Theological Existentialism, Ronnie Ford, Randy Maxwell, Allen Hampton, Roger Schoeniger, Monte Hollowell

Honors Theses

The Philosophy and Religion Honors Seminar has studied various theological existentialists this semester, and in order to contrast the views of atheistic existentialists, the views of an atheistic philosopher has been presented. The method of presenting the ideas is to find the actual objective facts of human existence, then to find the bases of hope in the human life, and finally to find the existential category that results from the hope that is generated. Sartre is the atheistic philosopher presented, and he finds all the details of life, then he sees these as meaningless, and finally life is presented as …

The Journeyman Program, Sheryl Lathrop

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

A Discriminative Study Of How Hymns Should Relate To The Present Age, Shelby Earl Cowling

Honors Theses

Today, when the church and church music no longer dictate the cultural development of music as it once did long ago, and when composers use on of the three basic elements of music as the basis for their compositions thus offering many different types of styles of music, church music finds itself in a state of confusion. It culturally lags behind that of secular music and quite often gets trapped when trying to decide on which style to adopt today. It does not attract as it once did the composers of its century to compose music for the church, it …

A Study Of Factors Related To Becoming A Prophet As Set Forth In The New Testament, Clyde W. Coleman

OBU Graduate Theses

The New Testament reveals that the cause of Christ was served by many individuals during the first century A.D. The kind of work they did varied (Acts 6:1-4; I Corinthians 12:8-10, 28; Ephesians 4:11). Their personalities and abilities varied. They served in different localities and under different conditions. One kind of work . which many of them did that appeared to be more significant than the other kinds of work done was that of the prophet, the preacher or proclaimer. Christians who served in this capacity appeared to have been compelled or motivated to such service by a compelling influence …

Ethics And Modernization : A Preliminary Study On The Quality Of Human Life, Stanley Wilson Croker

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The basic problem examined in this thesis has two focii - social ethics and modernization. Is there a relationship between social ethics and modernization? If so, what is the nature of this relationship and what is the effect of this relationship in practice? In examining these questions, two things have been attempted: (1) a preliminary and selective examination of current literature on modernization in order to come to a better understanding of what the concept means, of the problem areas that need clarification, and of how values affect the process of modernization, both implicitly and explicitly; and (2) and examination …

A Soldier Of God, Monte Hollowell

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

Muhammad's Tribal Policy In Relation To The Geography Of The MaghāZī, Donald L Blackwelder

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Church In The Dramas Of T. S. Eliot, Rebecca Ellen Dunn

All Master's Theses

From the desolation of a sterile Waste Land populated by straw men, Eliot's dramas increasingly portray a world of great meaning and hope. His early dramas portray a hostile and insensible world which must be fought and completely rejected by religious persons who are called to martyrdom and sainthood. Eliot's acceptance of the material world and comfort with its society brings a steady transformation of his spiritual vision when at the end of his dramas the world is one of common people who strive to find meaning and "make the best of a bad job," illumined by a vision of …

To The Hebrews, Marvin Peters

Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

The Priesthood Of Melchizedek, Monte Hollowell

Honors Theses

The priesthood of Melchizedek is a mystery to people who study the Bible very deeply. This is largely due to the mystery about man, Melchizedek. We have reference to him in three places in the Bible. In Genesis we first meet the man when he comes to meet Abram after his slaughter of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him. The king of Sodom came to meet Abram to express his gratitude to Abram for delivering his kingdom from these power hungry kings. He was expected, but it also says "and Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and …

A Critical Introduction To The Epistle Of James And An Exposition Of James 1:2-18, Roger Schoeniger

Honors Theses

This study discusses the Authorship, Date, Destination and Point of Origin, Purpose and Occasion, and Theme and Content of the book of James. It includes an outline for the Epistle of James. The Exposition includes a discussion of "Trials From Without" and "Trials From Within". James's view of trials and temptations are summed up at the end of the paper.

The Basic Beliefs Of Hinduism And Buddhism, Joyce Mason

Honors Theses

In the world today there are approximately three billion people who belong to 11 major religions. Nearly all belong to the religion and denomination into which they were born, and accept it naturally, and are loyal to it as they are loyal to their nationality.

Religion so exists for many men. "They have been born into a culture, and it is unthinkable that religion can be anything but part of their being."

As far as can be determined, religion has existed in every society. The more we learn about the days of man on earth, the more evidence there is …

Attitudes Of Lds Seminary Students Toward Different Methods Of Grading, Rex L. Coles

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was twofold: to determine the attitudes of students toward different parts and methods of grading in LDS Seminary, and to determine if significant differences exist in attitudes of students toward their class and teacher when using different methods of grading including a suggested method.

The study reported the areas most preferred by students about grading and the areas least preferred. It reported the evaluation of the suggested method of grading including those areas of most value to the students and those of least value.

The suggested method of grading helped to raise the subjects' grades …

The Contributions Of George A. Smith To The Establishment Of The Mormon Society In The Territory Of Utah, C. Kent Dunford

Theses and Dissertations

This study is an examination of the contributions made by George A. Smith (1817-1875) to the Mormon society in the Utah Territory. It is an historical exposition and appraisal of his work as a Church leader, colonizer, historian, military leader, and politician.

George A. Smith was one of the most distinguished Mormon leaders during Brigham Young's administration as Church President. He played a vital role in aiding the exiled saints living in Iowa to complete the long exodus to Utah. The first colonizing mission to venture south of Utah Valley was led by George A. Smith. He acted as an …

Al-Zamakhsharī'S Defense Of The MʻUtazilite Principles In Al-Kashshaf, Muhammad Mijinyawa

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Some Disparities Between The Mackay Report On “Religion In The Schools” And The Conerns Of Today’S Youth, John Mcmurray

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

In March 1969, the Mackay Committee published its Report on Religious Information and Moral Development. This Report was the result of a three-year study by the Mackay Committee on the state of religious education in the public schools of Ontario. Its purpose was to recommend a “program” of religious information and moral development which would meet the needs of youth in a pluralistic school system as they seek to live responsible lives in today’s world.

This thesis contends that there are some disparities between the Mackay Report and the concerns of youth today. Its particular stance has been shaped …

Some Characteristics Of An Effective Communicator In The Light Of The New Testament Parable As A Symbol, Willis L. Ott

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

No abstract provided.

A Critical Study Of Abū YūSuf And His KitāB Al KharāJ, Abubakar Aliu Gwandu

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Story Of The Emerging Visibility Of The Community Of Black People, North Preston, Nova Scotia, Robert E. Rock

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

No abstract provided.

Abortion Law: A Theological Perspective, David Burns

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

No abstract provided.