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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
The Sex Trade, Evil And Christian Theology, Glenn M. Harden
The Sex Trade, Evil And Christian Theology, Glenn M. Harden
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Book Review: Daniel M. Bell, Jr., Just War As Christian Discipleship: Recentering The Tradition In The Church Rather Than The State, Brian Stiltner
Book Review: Daniel M. Bell, Jr., Just War As Christian Discipleship: Recentering The Tradition In The Church Rather Than The State, Brian Stiltner
Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Faculty Publications
From his conversations in church settings and classrooms, Daniel M. Bell, Jr. has observed that Christians by and large do not know the church’s just war tradition very well, but that they are receptive to learning about it. Most theologians would likely agree that they know a number of Christians who are hungry to see better thinking and more effective action in response to war in our time. Bell, a Lutheran seminary professor and ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, wrote this book to interpret ‘the just war tradition in terms of concrete practices that might contribute to the …
Shrewd As A Snake, Innocent As A Dove: The Ethics Of Missionary Dissimulation And Subterfuge, Larry Poston
Shrewd As A Snake, Innocent As A Dove: The Ethics Of Missionary Dissimulation And Subterfuge, Larry Poston
Bible & Religion Educator Scholarship
Whenever I quote the above passage to my students as an illustration of the Bible’s ambiguity with respect to ethics, reactions always seem to be directed toward the phrase: “do not be overwicked…” The question is raised, usually with a timid smile: “Does this mean I can be a little bit wicked, then?”
Many Christians would have no trouble answering such a query: it would never be permissible to be “a little bit wicked.” More thoughtful Christians will ask the question, “What did Solomon mean by this statement? Why would he seemingly indicate that one can be ‘overly …
Arius: A Classical Alexandrian Theologian, Matthew J. Thran
Arius: A Classical Alexandrian Theologian, Matthew J. Thran
Honors Projects
No abstract provided.
Geschicte Und Historie: The Problem Of Faith And History, Brent A. R. Hege
Geschicte Und Historie: The Problem Of Faith And History, Brent A. R. Hege
Brent A. R. Hege
Faith at the Intersection of History and Experience is the first study in English of the theology of the German Lutheran theologian, Georg Wobbermin (1869–1943), who has been called a “captain of the liberal rearguard.” Widely read and discussed in his own lifetime, Wobbermin’s theology fell into obscurity as dialectical theology rose to prominence in the years following the First World War. Hege presents the major themes of Wobbermin’s theology, particularly his analysis of the relationship between faith and history and his development of a religio-psychological theological method that places faith at the intersection of history and experience. Wobbermin’s critiques …
Business As A Calling Of God (China), C. William Pollard
Business As A Calling Of God (China), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at KongFok Church (China), Pollard outlines his vision of the integration of work and faith, noting how business can be seen as a calling from God.
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
What Is Your Business? (China), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking during a 2010 trip to China, Pollard reflects on Peter Drucker's influence on his own life and thought, noting in particular Drucker's emphasis on the business leader's duty to understand employees in a holistic manner, that is, as capable of being enriched by their work.
Management As A Liberal Art (China), C. William Pollard
Management As A Liberal Art (China), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered during a business trip to China, this speech outlines Pollard's vision -- adopted from noted theorist Peter Drucker -- of management as a liberal art. In particular, he focuses on how corporate leadership cannot be oriented to simply utilitarian goals but must also consider the whole person physical, spiritual, and moral being.
Christian Fundamentalism: Militancy And The Scopes Trial, Michael Smith
Christian Fundamentalism: Militancy And The Scopes Trial, Michael Smith
All Theses
The Scopes Trial held in Dayton, Tennessee, lasting for eight days in 1925, is one of the seminal events in American history. Its importance has little to do with the place, but much to do with cultural, political, scientific, and religious trends of the times. Historians extensively studied these trends and volumes were written, filled with their analyses of these trends and why the Scopes Trial represents such an interesting snapshot of history.
This work considers the militancy of the Fundamentalist movement as a definer of religious zeal and a desire to defend publicly what they perceived as an erosion …
The First Amendment’S Religion Clauses: The Calvinist Document That Interprets Them Both, Leah Farish Esq.
The First Amendment’S Religion Clauses: The Calvinist Document That Interprets Them Both, Leah Farish Esq.
College of Arts and Cultural Studies Faculty Research and Scholarship
This paper suggests that the Westminster Confession of Faith's provisions about church and state, revised in Philadelphia at the start of the Constitution's ratifying convention, furnished much of the syntax and vocabulary for the First Amendment's religion clauses. Recognizing the cultural links between the new American government and the Presbyterian Church, the author argues that it was natural for the founders to look to how the new Westminster Confession situated church and state. The author argues that Fisher Ames's proposed wording for the First Amendment won immediate adoption because it resonated with the Confession, standing as it did in that …
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Grand Rapids, Mi), C. William Pollard
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Grand Rapids, Mi), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Speaking at the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI), Pollard contends that leadership must be person-centered and oriented to cultivating a "moral community for the development of human character."
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (St. David's, Pa), C. William Pollard
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (St. David's, Pa), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech to the PhD students at Eastern University (St. David's, PA), Pollard contends that leadership must be person-centered and oriented to cultivating a "moral community for the development of human character."
Two Rabbinic Views Of Christianity In The Middle Ages, Asher Finkel Ph.D.
Two Rabbinic Views Of Christianity In The Middle Ages, Asher Finkel Ph.D.
Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.
This paper compares and contrasts two rabbinic views of Christianity that arose in the Middle Ages and was presented at the 45th International Conference on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University on May 14, 2010.
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Darien, Ct), C. William Pollard
The Awesome Responsibility Of Leadership (Darien, Ct), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In a speech sponsored by the New Canaan Society (Darien, CT), Pollard contends that leadership must be person-centered and oriented to cultivating a "moral community for the development of human character."
For The Love Of God?! Is There A Place For Gay Christians Between Faith And Fundamentalism?, Apryl D. Prentiss
For The Love Of God?! Is There A Place For Gay Christians Between Faith And Fundamentalism?, Apryl D. Prentiss
Theses and Dissertations
Drawing from observation, autoethnography, ethnographic research and audio-taped interviews, this thesis explores the complicated and emotionally charged relationship between homosexuality and Christianity. The current culture war being waged in the media between the Religious Right and members of the LGBT community often results in the isolation and rejection of those who would define themselves as gay Christians. This thesis explores the role of the Bible as it informs and catalyzes this war and other foundational beliefs used as weapons in this rhetorical conflict. Additionally, this thesis analyzes the current battle between the church and the social movement for change in …
Mere Mormonism, Thomas B. Griffith
Mere Mormonism, Thomas B. Griffith
BYU Studies Quarterly
Devotees of C. S. Lewis will recognize that I have adapted the title of my remarks from Mere Christianity, his classic exposition of the fundamentals of the Christian faith. An hour lecture is not the forum to attempt for Latter-day Saint Christianity what Lewis achieved for traditional Christianity. In any event, I lack the skill to pull that off. What follows is something much more modest. I will speak from my own observation and try to identify what is at the heart of the Mormon experience in an attempt to provide an introduction to the faith. A disclaimer is …
"The Harmony Way:" Integrating Indigenous Values Within Native North American Theology And Mission, Randy Woodley
"The Harmony Way:" Integrating Indigenous Values Within Native North American Theology And Mission, Randy Woodley
Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary
Given that Western models of mission have failed among Native Americans and that colonial practices have devastated native communities, this research sought a better way of pursuing Christian mission among Native Americans by asking two questions: (1) Do Native Americans have a generally shared set of values that could guide the construction of new models for mission in North American Native communities, and, if so, to what degree are these values shared among Native American communities? and, (2). What resources (particularly values) are available within the Native American communities themselves for developing appropriate models of mission and could such resources …
Two Powers’ And Early Jewish And Christian Monotheism, James F. Mcgrath, Jerry Truex
Two Powers’ And Early Jewish And Christian Monotheism, James F. Mcgrath, Jerry Truex
James F. McGrath
Our understanding of early Judaism and its relationship to Christianity has been significantly advanced by Alan Segal’s formative work on the two powers heresy. This work demonstrated that belief in two heavenly powers was considered an intolerable heresy by the rabbis and that Christians were among those indicted. Furthermore, Segal argued that the two powers debate could be traced back to the first century, as evidenced by certain christological passages of the NT4 and by Philo's writings.
Postcolonial Anxiety And Anti-Conversion Sentiment In The Report Of The Christian Missionary Activities Enquiry Committee, Chad M. Bauman
Postcolonial Anxiety And Anti-Conversion Sentiment In The Report Of The Christian Missionary Activities Enquiry Committee, Chad M. Bauman
Chad M. Bauman
Conversion to Christianity is one of the most politically charged issues in contemporary India and has recently been very much in the news.1 For example, in 2006, on the fiftieth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar’s conversion to Buddhism2 hundreds of dalits gathered to convert, some to Buddhism and others to Christianity, rejecting Hinduism, a religion they claim oppresses and demeans them. In attacks on Christians in Orissa at the end of 2007 (and associated reprisals), dozens of churches, homes, and businesses were destroyed, hundreds of people were injured, and thousands were displaced.
Redeeming Indian ‘Christian’ Womanhood?: Missionaries, Dalits, And Agency In Colonial India, Chad M. Bauman
Redeeming Indian ‘Christian’ Womanhood?: Missionaries, Dalits, And Agency In Colonial India, Chad M. Bauman
Chad M. Bauman
This study of dalit Christians in colonial North India suggests that women who converted to Christianity in the region often experienced a contraction of the range of their activities. Bauman analyzes this counterintuitive result of missionary work and then draws on the work of Saba Mahmood and others to interrogate the predilection of feminist historians for agents, rabble-rousers, and gender troublemakers. The article concludes not only that this predilection represents a mild form of egocentrism but also that it prevents historians from adequately analyzing the complexity of factors that motivate and influence human behavior.
Business As A Calling Of God (Seattle), C. William Pollard
Business As A Calling Of God (Seattle), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In his keynote address at Seattle Pacific University's 2010 Day of Common Learning, Pollard considers the issues surrounding the 2008-2009 financial crisis and calls for a transformation of business leaders and business education.
Lighted To Lighten : A Study Of Missional Families In Bangalore, India, P. C. Matthew Thankachan
Lighted To Lighten : A Study Of Missional Families In Bangalore, India, P. C. Matthew Thankachan
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Wesleyan Doctrine Of Christian Assurance And Psychological Type, Greg Burgner
The Wesleyan Doctrine Of Christian Assurance And Psychological Type, Greg Burgner
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Revitalization 17:2, Center For The Study Of World Christian Revitalization Movements
Revitalization 17:2, Center For The Study Of World Christian Revitalization Movements
Revitalization
No abstract provided.
Revitalization 17:1, Center For The Study Of World Christian Revitalization Movements
Revitalization 17:1, Center For The Study Of World Christian Revitalization Movements
Revitalization
No abstract provided.
Toward Addressing Split-Level Christianity : A Study Of The Interaction Between Christianity And Folk Religions In Romania, Florin Paul Botica
Toward Addressing Split-Level Christianity : A Study Of The Interaction Between Christianity And Folk Religions In Romania, Florin Paul Botica
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Desert Of The Real: Christianity, Buddhism & Baudrillard In The Matrix Films And Popular Culture, James F. Mcgrath
The Desert Of The Real: Christianity, Buddhism & Baudrillard In The Matrix Films And Popular Culture, James F. Mcgrath
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
The movie The Matrix and its sequels draw explicitly on imagery from a number of sources, including in particular Buddhism, Christianity, and the writings of Jean Baudrillard. A perspective is offered on the perennial philosophical question ‘What is real?’, using language and symbols drawn from three seemingly incompatible world views. In doing so, these movies provide us with an insight into the way popular culture makes eclectic use of various streams of thought to fashion a new reality that is not unrelated to, and yet is nonetheless distinct from, its religious and philosophical undercurrents and underpinnings.
Praying For Your Children (Portuguese), Elmer L. Towns, Dave Earley
Praying For Your Children (Portuguese), Elmer L. Towns, Dave Earley
Towns Foreign Language Book Collection
No abstract provided.
What Every Sunday School Teacher Should Know About Sunday School (Portuguese), Elmer L. Towns
What Every Sunday School Teacher Should Know About Sunday School (Portuguese), Elmer L. Towns
Towns Foreign Language Book Collection
No abstract provided.
Introduction To America's Four Gods: What We Say About God And What That Says About Us, Paul Froese, Christoper Bader
Introduction To America's Four Gods: What We Say About God And What That Says About Us, Paul Froese, Christoper Bader
Sociology Faculty Books and Book Chapters
Despite all the hype surrounding the "New Atheism," the United States remains one of the most religious nations on Earth. In fact, 95% of Americans believe in God--a level of agreement rarely seen in American life. The greatest divisions in America are not between atheists and believers, or even between people of different faiths. What divides us, this groundbreaking book shows, is how we conceive of God and the role He plays in our daily lives.
America's Four Gods draws on the most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and illuminating survey of American's religious beliefs ever conducted to offer a systematic exploration of …