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A Survey Of The Confirmation Instruction Of The Children Within A Pastoral Conference, Robert T. Koehler

Bachelor of Divinity

Confirmation .instruction of children is the foundation of the work of the pastor. During his period of contact with the catechumens he can strengthen the personal Christianity of the children. He has the children in the time of their lives when their minds are eager and susceptible. A good catechist through his instruction lays a solid foundation for a congregation of staunch believers in future years. Good confirmation instruction makes the preaching more efficient, makes the work with troubled souls easier, and increases the spirit of love between pastor and catechumens. A bad catechist will usually produce contrary results. The …

An Outline Of Intergration Strategies For The Christian Principles In The Lutheran Secondary School, Karl John Schweder

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the attempt then of this thesis to study a) the basic philosophy of American Experimentalism and the techniques for carrying this program into effect; b) the basic philosophy of Catholic education and the methodology used for carrying this approach into effect; c) the present and proposed methodologies of teachers in Lutheran secondary schools; d) and finally, the summary ina final outline, or all techniques suggested by this study which are in agreement with the Lutheran Christian philosophy or education and which propose a fuller integration of the Lutheran Christian principles.

A Manual For Summer Bible School--An Experiment In Christian Education, Allan Hart Jahsmann

Bachelor of Divinity

The need and the demand for new materials, new approaches, and new techniques in Christian education has been growing with the increasingly renewed recognition of the importance of the individual and the psychological approach to him. The parochial school teachers have been leading the chorus of voices for more directed mediums of religious instruction, and rightly so.

A History Of Public Education In The City Of Sacramento : With Special Emphasis Upon The Administration Of Charles C. Hughes Beginning In 1913, Bertram G. Chappell

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The influx of people into Sacramento during the days of the Gold Rush brought many problems to the citizens of this new community. One problem that manifested itself early was that of educating the children of the pioneer population.

The Training And Education Of Saul Of Tarsus, Arlo Krueger

Bachelor of Divinity

In undertaking a study of this nature there are two possible avenues of approach. The one is the rationalistic approach, and the other we might call, for want of a better name, the reverent approach. Both of these methods of approach have their advocates and adherents among students of St. Paul's life. And it is right at this point where the majority of divergences have their origin. The one approaches the subject from a rationalistic, the other from a reverent standpoint; and consequently both arrive at widely divergent conclusions. Therefore it is of primary significance that, before entering upon our …

History Of Education In Rush County, Paul Carmack

Graduate Thesis Collection

In this dissertation the author has attempted to assemble all the bits of information extant in the county. Much of it comes from primary sources and secondary accounts. To this has been added a smaller amount of information gathered by personal interview with reliable individuals; principally teachers, who have been in the teaching service for many years and who were connected with the events described. While no history can be called complete, the information here assembled can be the basis for those who wish to continue a history of the county schools, in years to come. The interest in Rush …

The Status Of Woman In The Philosophy Of Mormonism From 1830 To 1845, Ileen Ann Waspe Lecheminant

Theses and Dissertations

This work is presented for the purpose of contributing to a more accurate understanding of woman's place in the philosophy of Mormonism, and as a basis for further study on this problem.

The writer has not attempted to prove any particular hypothesis regarding Mormon women but has presented data which give an historical account of woman's status in the Church and among Mormon people during the first fifteen years of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The writer does not claim to have made any particularly new discoveries regarding Mormon women but rather to have …

Education For Negroes In New Orleans Prior To 1915, Marie Dejan

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

The purpose of this story is to narrate the details of events covering the education of the Negro in New Orleans from the time of slavery to 1915. After the history of the private school movement, a comprehensive description of the origin of the public schools will be given.

Education For Negroes In New Orleans Prior To 1915, Marie Dejan

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.

A Critical Health Survey Of The College Of The Pacific Campus From 1936 To 1940 With Particular Emphasis On The Personal And Group Health Facilities, Thomas David Wilson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

To be able to participate fully in the great adventure of life requires a high degree of physical and mental well-being. In order to acquire this high state of efficiency, each new individual must adjust himself to his environment, to his friends, and to his prevailing economic status. This, of course, requires the aid and knowledge required by those who have gone before, and any new know ledge which can readily be applicable to our present situation. The new born child must have the best of care and guidance from its mother and others in order to make the proper …

A Preliminary Study Of Duplication In The Courses Of Study Prepared For Ten Youth Organizations Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Covering The Ten-Year Period September, 1927 To August, 1937, Alfred C. Nielsen

Theses and Dissertations

The problem is to make a preliminary study of duplication in the courses of study in ten youth oganizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a ten-year period, September, 1927 to August, 1937, with the purpose of discovering the nature and extent of a duplication in material that young people from four to twenty years of age have met as they have participated in the classes of various Church organizations.

The Public Relations Program Of The Alameda City Schools, Harold V. Lajeunesse

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Public relations programs have been generally characterized as having as their purpose the indoctrination of the public along lines favorable to a commodity, a service, or an idea. In education, there seems to be a growing realization that the function of a public relational program in the school system is the utilization of all of the agencies of a community toward the end of accomplishing the objectives of the public schools. This realization has been further stimulated as educators have recognized that isolation from the community is often detrimental to the aims of the schools. In broadening the scope of …

History Of Education In Loudoun County, Dorsey Ford

Honors Theses

This paper is prepared as an original research monograph in American History. In it the author has tried to give a true account of the schools in Loudon County, Virginia, from the earliest times up to the present.

John Mcdonogh And His Contribution To Education In New Orleans, Edgar P. Harney

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

No abstract provided.

The Life Of Joseph Franklin Deans, D. D., Pioneer In Secondary Education In Virginia, Claud Minton Whitley

Honors Theses

Joseph Franklin Deans was born May 20th, 1839, on a farm, "Spring Hill", one mile north of Churchland in Norfolk County, Virginia. He was a son of William Deans, the grandson of Joseph Deans, a revolutionary soldier and Sarah Graham. His mother was Elizabeth Mary Wise, the daughter of Tully Robinson Wise, the senior son of "Craney Island George."

A History Of Education In Mexico Since 1857, Alma S. Andrews

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this thesis is to give an outline of the marked progress of education in Mexico since 1857, the date of the final separation of church and state.

Having taught tor several years in Americanization schools, the writer has experienced close contact with all classes of Mexicans. Consequently, this study has been entered into for the purpose of bringing about a better understanding of the peculiar needs of the people and of the problems confronting the Mexican nation as a whole.

It is the sincere hope of the writer that this work will absorb the interest or those …

Education, Psychology, And Religion As Factors In Creating Happiness Among The Deaf, O C. Schroeder

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the study of aids to happiness among the deaf is to portray spiritual blessings rather than to evaluate the benefits of education and material success. To a large extent this treatise is narrative and descriptive. Our interest, however is not in narration and description per se, but only as they portray the causes of, and the means to, the promotion of happiness among the deaf.

Latin Has Always Held Prominence As An Educational Factor, R M

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

Rome one of the greatest powers of the ancient world has exerted important influence upon practically all modern nations. It has done much to shape the lives and customs of the people is necessary to obtain an understanding of our language, our literature, our religion our art and out government. This fact makes Latin as their language, and important topic for study by all nations in all ages.

Moving Pictures As A Factor In Education, Pierce J. Fleming

Historical Dissertations & Theses

No abstract provided.