Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Arts and Humanities (3)
- Biblical Studies (3)
- Christianity (3)
- Critical and Cultural Studies (3)
- Religion (3)
-
- Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion (3)
- Christian Denominations and Sects (2)
- Liturgy and Worship (2)
- Missions and World Christianity (2)
- Organizational Communication (2)
- Other Communication (2)
- Practical Theology (2)
- Art Practice (1)
- Art and Design (1)
- Ethics in Religion (1)
- History of Christianity (1)
- Interdisciplinary Arts and Media (1)
- Leadership Studies (1)
- Rhetoric (1)
- Rhetoric and Composition (1)
- Social Media (1)
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies (1)
Articles 1 - 5 of 5
Full-Text Articles in Communication
The Rhetoric Of Missions Reporting, Bailey Cate
The Rhetoric Of Missions Reporting, Bailey Cate
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Missions, especially short-term trips, are becoming more and more controversial. As short-term missionaries interact in the field, they take pictures depicting the poverty, lack of resources, and overall sense of destitution around them. These photos have helped generate income, as many Christians who see the photos as part of updates on mission work they supported come to see themselves in a position of “savior” because they have resources to give to “those in need.” Evangelism is a critical component of Christianity; however, how people evangelize and how they communicate about that evangelism is equally critical. By analyzing both the church …
The Effects Of Social Proof Through Social Media On Perceptions Of Responsibility, Taylor Powers
The Effects Of Social Proof Through Social Media On Perceptions Of Responsibility, Taylor Powers
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Situational crisis communication theory, also referred to as SCCT, is a central and very well-developed theory in the field of crisis communication. The goal of SCCT is to create a response strategy based on stakeholders’ levels of attributions of responsibility. SCCT states there are two main factors stakeholders take into consideration when attributing responsibility to an organization in crisis: crisis type and performance history. While the previously stated factors are very important, the progressive development of social media is not taken into consideration in this theory, specifically the use of social proof through social media channels. According to the principle …
A Renaissance Of The Visual Arts In Worship For Churches Of Christ, Heather Heflin Hodges
A Renaissance Of The Visual Arts In Worship For Churches Of Christ, Heather Heflin Hodges
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This Doctor of Ministry thesis presents the results of a project in which a group of four artists from across the United States met via video conference to create liturgical art activities that can be integrated into the Sunday morning worship for Churches of Christ. The problem identified at the beginning of the project was a lack of integration of the visual arts in worship in Churches of Christ. I understood this lack to be due in part to an iconoclastic heritage in Protestantism as well as a focus on rational intellectualism and desire for simplicity in worship as a …
Spiritual Transformation At Austin Christian Church, David Hooper
Spiritual Transformation At Austin Christian Church, David Hooper
Doctor of Ministry Theses
This project was designed to meet a need at the Austin Christian Church (ACC) for enhancing the spiritual formation of new converts to Christianity by providing clear direction for mentors seeking to disciple others into the image of Christ. The scope of this project is focused directly on taking the first steps toward a deliberate pathway for spiritual formation by establishing the foundational principles. The apostle Paul’s pastoral theology provides the theological rationale for the project. Theosis, the theologically rich description of the Christian transformative process, also informs the theological foundation for the project. Drawing on the work of Richard …
Evaluating “Discovery Bible Study” In An Evangelism Program At African Christian College, Floyd Vidler
Evaluating “Discovery Bible Study” In An Evangelism Program At African Christian College, Floyd Vidler
Doctor of Ministry Theses
The problem addressed in this project emerges from my understanding of evangelism. For me evangelism must include proclamation, discipleship, a reliance on the Holy Spirit, and the utilization of small groups. I see DBS as accomplishing these goals, and the problem of this work was to demonstrate whether this is true in the context of African Christian College and the surrounding area.
I used a method called participatory action research. I made it my goal to learn all that I could about DBS and then share this material in a classroom setting with my students at ACC. We then participated …