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Prolegomena To A Buddhist(Ic) Critique Of Capitalism, James Mark Shields Nov 2022

Prolegomena To A Buddhist(Ic) Critique Of Capitalism, James Mark Shields

Faculty Contributions to Books

Not even three decades removed from Francis Fukuyama’s post-Cold War proclamation of the “End of History,” the Western world is now undergoing a crisis of conscience – at the very least – with respect to both capitalism as an economic system and neoliberalism as its less-recognized but ever-present ideological foundation. The financial crisis of 2008, the subsequent Great Recession, the Occupy movement(s) of 2011, the 2016 challenge of self-styled Democratic Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, and growing anxiety about the fate of the planet, particularly among the young, have opened up new avenues of critique, and brought …


The Hero And His Temptress : A Re-Analysis Of The Ancient Near Eastern Expression Of The K2111 "Potiphar's Wife Motif" In Light Of Judges 16, Alison K. Hawanchak Jan 2021

The Hero And His Temptress : A Re-Analysis Of The Ancient Near Eastern Expression Of The K2111 "Potiphar's Wife Motif" In Light Of Judges 16, Alison K. Hawanchak

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Immitatio Ezechielis : The Irregular Grammar Of Revelation Reconsidered, Garret E. Best Jan 2021

Immitatio Ezechielis : The Irregular Grammar Of Revelation Reconsidered, Garret E. Best

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Beyond Comparison : A Process For Comparing Israelite And Ancient Near Eastern Literature, Brian Thomas Shockey Jan 2021

Beyond Comparison : A Process For Comparing Israelite And Ancient Near Eastern Literature, Brian Thomas Shockey

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Faith In The Marketplace : Measuring The Impact Of Church Based Entrepreneurial Approaches To Holistic Mission, Samuel Lee May 2019

Faith In The Marketplace : Measuring The Impact Of Church Based Entrepreneurial Approaches To Holistic Mission, Samuel Lee

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Receiving God's Gift Of Sabbath? : An Investigation Of Free Methodist--Usa Leaders' Attitudes, Understandings, & Practices, Joy M.O. Ireland May 2019

Receiving God's Gift Of Sabbath? : An Investigation Of Free Methodist--Usa Leaders' Attitudes, Understandings, & Practices, Joy M.O. Ireland

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Sickness And Healing : A Critical Analysis Of The Responses Of Christians Within The Methodist/Wesleyan Tradition In Cap-Haitian, Haiti, Guenson Charlot May 2019

Sickness And Healing : A Critical Analysis Of The Responses Of Christians Within The Methodist/Wesleyan Tradition In Cap-Haitian, Haiti, Guenson Charlot

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Organizational Culture In Christian Organizations For Job Satisfaction And Staff Retention With Special Reference To Bharat Susamachar Samiti, Kuriakose Madathil Iype May 2019

The Role Of Organizational Culture In Christian Organizations For Job Satisfaction And Staff Retention With Special Reference To Bharat Susamachar Samiti, Kuriakose Madathil Iype

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


God's Missional Spirit : The Acts And Agency Of The Holy Spirit In The Missional Life, John W. Freeland May 2019

God's Missional Spirit : The Acts And Agency Of The Holy Spirit In The Missional Life, John W. Freeland

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Gamification Of Kings : Teaching Judeo-Christian Kingship Through Final Fantasy Xv, T. Wade Langer Jr. May 2019

The Gamification Of Kings : Teaching Judeo-Christian Kingship Through Final Fantasy Xv, T. Wade Langer Jr.

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Poverty Blindness : A Case Study Of Christians Perceptions Of Hunger In Dayton, Ohio, Jyl Hall Smith Apr 2019

Poverty Blindness : A Case Study Of Christians Perceptions Of Hunger In Dayton, Ohio, Jyl Hall Smith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Integrating African Christian Refugees Into The American Churches As A Strategy For Mission, Grace Kathure Gichuru Apr 2019

Integrating African Christian Refugees Into The American Churches As A Strategy For Mission, Grace Kathure Gichuru

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Building Long-Term Cross-Cultural Partnerships Through Short-Term Missions : From The Case Of Dangsandong Church In Korea And Sarmaya Fellowship In Sri Lanka, Hyeon Gu Lee Feb 2019

Building Long-Term Cross-Cultural Partnerships Through Short-Term Missions : From The Case Of Dangsandong Church In Korea And Sarmaya Fellowship In Sri Lanka, Hyeon Gu Lee

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Preaching Wesley's Ordo Salutis : A Study In Wesleyan Theology Today, Edward E. Beedle May 2017

Preaching Wesley's Ordo Salutis : A Study In Wesleyan Theology Today, Edward E. Beedle

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Missional Leadership : A Case Study Of The Representative Congregations Of Methodist, Presbyterian, And Other Churches In Tahan-Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region, Lal Thla Muana May 2017

Missional Leadership : A Case Study Of The Representative Congregations Of Methodist, Presbyterian, And Other Churches In Tahan-Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region, Lal Thla Muana

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Leadership Influence : Building Respect And Credibility In Church Leadership To Transform Members' Lives, Lawrence K. Dena May 2017

Leadership Influence : Building Respect And Credibility In Church Leadership To Transform Members' Lives, Lawrence K. Dena

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Reintroducting The Doctrine And Experience Of Christian Perfection To United Methodists, Matthew Hatcher Johnson May 2017

Reintroducting The Doctrine And Experience Of Christian Perfection To United Methodists, Matthew Hatcher Johnson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Christian Identity Development Of Adolescents In A Hindu Religio-Cultural Dominant Context, Yeonjeong Kim May 2015

Christian Identity Development Of Adolescents In A Hindu Religio-Cultural Dominant Context, Yeonjeong Kim

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Symphony Of The Trinity : Tuning In To The Father, Son And Holy Spirit For Congregational Renaissance, Richelle Wagner Sampl May 2013

The Symphony Of The Trinity : Tuning In To The Father, Son And Holy Spirit For Congregational Renaissance, Richelle Wagner Sampl

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies" September 2012, David G. Schultenover Sep 2012

From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies" September 2012, David G. Schultenover

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies" June 2012, David G. Schultenover Jun 2012

From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies" June 2012, David G. Schultenover

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies," March 2012, David G. Schultenover Mar 2012

From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies," March 2012, David G. Schultenover

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


Equipping The Laity Through Discipleship Training In A Korean Church, Yijoon Chang Jan 2011

Equipping The Laity Through Discipleship Training In A Korean Church, Yijoon Chang

ATS Dissertations

The purpose of the research was to evaluate how effective discipleship training enhanced the spiritual maturity of lay believers and transformed them into churchbuilding leaders. The particular context of this study is Korean Madisonville United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nashville Korean United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and Sarang Community Church in Anaheim, California. This was an evaluative study using questionnaires and personal interviews to assist in measuring the effectiveness of discipleship training to enhance the spiritual maturity of lay believers.

The review of selected literature focuses on what the church is, who the pastor is, who the laity …


Coaching Pastors Of Faith Evangelical Church Of The Philippines Churches For Church Growth, Brent Hunter Burdick Jan 2011

Coaching Pastors Of Faith Evangelical Church Of The Philippines Churches For Church Growth, Brent Hunter Burdick

ATS Dissertations

Research has shown that one effective means of improving leader effectiveness in business and education is coaching. Coaching involves asking questions, exploring options, providing guidance, and training in skills. Ministry is enhanced by coaching. This research explored the impact coaching six pastors in the Faith Evangelical Church of the Philippines churches had on the numerical and spiritual growth of the churches they pastor. The study focused on the key leadership factors of preaching, personal spiritual maturity, and multiplication of small groups plus two survey-determined factors. The hypothesis was that as the pastor advanced in leadership skills and effectiveness in these …


Preaching To Cultivate A Whole-Person Response In The Practice Of Stewardship, Stacy R. Minger Jan 1998

Preaching To Cultivate A Whole-Person Response In The Practice Of Stewardship, Stacy R. Minger

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Christian Founder-Leader: Qualities Necessary For Founding An Effective Ministry Of Evangelism And Discipleship, With Case Studies Of Founders, Robert F. Boyd Jan 1994

The Christian Founder-Leader: Qualities Necessary For Founding An Effective Ministry Of Evangelism And Discipleship, With Case Studies Of Founders, Robert F. Boyd

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Cultivating Spiritual Well-Being Through Pastoral Home Visitation, Harry L. Sparling Jan 1994

Cultivating Spiritual Well-Being Through Pastoral Home Visitation, Harry L. Sparling

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Design For Local Church Evangelism In The Context Of Crusades, Roderick E. Barnett Sep 1991

A Design For Local Church Evangelism In The Context Of Crusades, Roderick E. Barnett

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


An Analysis And Evaluation Of The Concept Of Righteousness As Used In Korea Within The Religions Of Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism And Wesleyan-Arminian Christianity, Timothy J. Mercer Jun 1990

An Analysis And Evaluation Of The Concept Of Righteousness As Used In Korea Within The Religions Of Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism And Wesleyan-Arminian Christianity, Timothy J. Mercer

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Leadership Development For Church Growth, Robert G. Scott Jan 1980

Leadership Development For Church Growth, Robert G. Scott

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.