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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 …

The Religious Divide: Why Religion Seems To Be Thriving In The United States And Waning In Europe, Steven Pfaff

Sociology Faculty Books and Book Chapters

"In the decades following the Second World War, most social scientists expected convergence among the Western industrial democracies. Modernization was expected to bring prosperity and opportunity, initiating a “culture shift” to posttraditional values and lifestyles.

However, in recent years observers have remarked on a growing divide between Europeans and Americans. This divergence may be nowhere greater than in the religious sphere. While faith is loudly proclaimed and a bustling diversity of religious organizations jostles for attention in all arenas of public life in the United States, the European Union (EU) is described as thoroughly secularized, comprised of societies in which …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Kingdom Of God In The Writings Of George Eldon Ladd And Ellen G. White, Changyoung Lee

Dissertations

Abstract. Since Seventh-day Adventist eschatology is often perceived as seriously deviating from other Evangelical eschatological views, it would be desirable and fitting to discover whether significant agreement or disagreement exists between Evangelical eschatological views in regard to the Kingdom of God. The purpose of this study was to make an analytical comparison of the concept of the Kingdom of God in the writings of two representative Evangelical voices, George Eldon Ladd, a well-known Baptist theologian, and Ellen G. White, a significant Adventist writer, in order to understand the similarities and differences that exist between the concepts of the Kingdom of …

2010 - 104th Annual Summit, "Aliens & Light: Finding God In The Darkness", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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The Gospel According To Moses And Elijah, Roy E. Gane

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

Jesus’ gospel culminates the deliverance messages of Moses and Elijah and points to our role: If we love Christ a lot because he has forgiven us a lot (Luke 7:40-47), we will find no greater joy than reconciling precious people to one another and to him before the great day of his return.

Manhaj Tad'if Al-Hadith Ibn Hajar Al-'Asqalani Dalam Talkhis Al-Habir., Mohammad Hilmi Abdul Rahim

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study is an effort to clarify the discipline needed in valuing the recitation of a hadith.  Prime focus is directed specially towards those hadiths of which their trustworthiness has been repudiated and whose origin traceable to the Prophet p.b.u.h has been rejected.  In addition, this study will also clarify all related terminologies used as a yard-stick to provide reasons why the recitation of a hadith is considered weak and unacceptable.  The writer uses the “library-research”method when compiling informations and then analysing those informations by giving his support or criticising on any views being presented.  Focus exposition and explanation on …

Metodologi Pentafsiran Sheikh Muhammad Idris Al-Marbawi Dalam Kitab Tafsir Quran Marbawi., Nor Azlida Aziz

Student Works (2010-2019)

The Exegesis Methodology of Sheikh Muhammad Idris Al-Marbawi in his Tafsir Quran Marbawi. This research is concerned with Qur’anic exegesis of Sheikh Muhammad Idris Al-Marbawi’s books. In Malaysia he was almost recognized scholar in Arabic Language and hadith then Qur’anic exegesis and Malay Community through his valuable dictionary, Kamus al-Marbawi. Through this research, the writer will introduce the author to the public and Malay world that he is a scholar in Qura’anic exegesis and available to write a book in those field. The writer attempts to study al-Marbawi’s skills in various methods in order to develop his own methodology of …

Konsep Perkahwinan Dalam Islam Dan Kristian : Kajian Perbandingan., Roziah Chek

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research is a comparative study on the marital concept between the religions of Islam and Christianity focuses on Roman Catholic. Several aspects in the marital concept of both religions have been studied and instruments have been designed to determine the difference between the two religions. The formation of Islamic society and Roman Catholic society is derived from the formation of marital institution. Hence, this study discusses the main principals of marriage from the process of choosing a partner until the final process of marriage. In addition, this study also analyzed the process of resolving marriage in Islam and Roman …

Pendekatan Dakwah Ismail Lutfi Japakiya : Kajian Tentang Tarikan Dakwahnya Di Selatan Thailand., Nasrudin Sidi

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study discusses the approaches and attractions of Ismail Lutfi Japakiya’s da‘wah in Southern Thailand. The purpose of this research is to know the reality of the Muslim comunity in Southern Thailand, approaches of Ismail Lutfi Japakiya’s da‘wah and also the factor of attraction in his da‘wah. The methods used in this research are library and field. Sets of questionnaire, interviews and observation were conducted to further meet the needs of the research methods. As many as 258 sets of questionnaire were distributed to the people in Southern Thailand. Those who involved in the questionnaire were from Majlis al-‘Ilm Fatani …

The Foundations And Early Development Of Mormon Mission Theory, David Golding

CGU Theses & Dissertations

This study seeks to answer a fundamental question facing missiologists and historians of Mormonism: given their sustained preoccupation with converting others to Mormonism and their thriving tradition of missionary work, how do Mormons conceive of their mission? By focusing on the theoretical frame in which Mormon missionaries imagined the non-Mormon world, prepared for missionary engagement, and derived their expectations for their mission work, this study aims to illuminate the development of Mormon missionary activities and explain the processes by which Mormons fashioned for themselves a missional character. Beginning with Joseph Smith and the emergence of his missional thought and ending …

Beyond Belief: Japanese Approaches To The Meaning Of Religion, James Mark Shields

Faculty Journal Articles

For several centuries, Japanese scholars have argued that their nation’s culture—including its language, religion and ways of thinking—is somehow unique. The darker side of this rhetoric, sometimes known by the English term “Japanism” (nihon-jinron), played no small role in the nationalist fervor of the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. While much of the so-called “ideology of Japanese uniqueness” can be dismissed, in terms of the Japanese approach to “religion,” there may be something to it. This paper highlights some distinctive—if not entirely unique—features of the way religion has been categorized and understood in Japanese tradition, contrasting these with Western (i.e., …

Praktik Yoga Di Pusat Yoga Malaysian Association Of Yoga Instructors (Mayi) : Satu Kajian Dari Perspektif Pemikiran Islam., Azimah Awang Teh

Student Works (2010-2019)

Yoga, a practice encompassing physical and mental exercises was conceived in India thousands of years ago, as a way for the Hindus to liberate themselves from the cycle of reincarnation and to unite oneself with god.  It has however, crossed the borders of its original birth place and can no longer be exclusively claimed by the Hindus.  It has become a popular form of exercise to achieve physical and mental health.  This research is aimed at ascertaining the true nature of the physical aspect of yoga exercises.  It is also a reaction to the confusion amongst the Muslims in Malaysia …

Tafsiran Ayat-Ayat Sifat : Perbandingan Antara Fakhr Al-Din Al-Razi Dan Ibn Taymiyyah., Ahmad Nazri Zainol

Student Works (2010-2019)

The Interpretation Of Verses On “sifat”: A Comparative Study Between Fakhr al-Din al-Razi And Ibn Taymiyyah al-Harrani. The study attempts to analyse the methods of interpretation and understanding of the verses between the two renowned Islamic scholars, Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (544H/601H-1149M/1210M) and Ibn Taymiyyah al-Harrani (661H- 728H/1263M-1328M) based on their respective works Tafsir Mafatih al- Ghayb and al-Tafsir al-Kabir. To gather the required data the researcher uses the historical and documentation method while inductive, deductive and comparative approaches in analyzing the data. The study finds that Fakhr al-Din al-Razi representing the Khalaf school interpreted the verses by the combination and …

Pentafsiran Ayat-Ayat Mawarith Menurut H. Munawir Sjadzali., Ali Akbar

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research is aimed at studying H.Munawir Sjadzali's concept of his interpretation on inheritance (Mawarith) verses, especially verse 11 of surah al-Nisa' which was compiled in his article entitled: "Reaktualisasi Ajaran Islam" (towards re-actualization of Islamic Teachings). The article was published in a few books for examples , in the book edited by Drs. Iqbal Abdurrauf Saimima entitled: "Polemik Reaktualisasi Ajaran Islam" (Polemic on the re-actualization of Islamic Teachings), “Kontekstualisasi Ajaran Islam 70 Tahun Prof. Dr. H. Munawir Sjadzali. MA” (Contextualisation of Islamic Teachings, 70 years Prof. Dr. H. Munawir Sjadzali MA) by Team Editor Muhamad Wahyuni Nafis and the …

Pendekatan Hermeneutik : Kajian Terhadap Pemikiran Muhammad Syahrur Dalam Buku Al-Kitab Wa Al-Qur'an Qira'ah Muasirah., Ahmad Zaki Mubarok

Student Works (2010-2019)

Hermeneutic is originally derived from Greek term Hermeneuein, this term was Hermeneutikos which contains three basic meanings, which are, revelation, explanation and interpretation. These meanings came to existence as hermeneutic is applied in studying the Koran in the 19th century, but then tensions arise between Muslim scholars as to which definition is deemed appropriate. This study aims to expose the hermeneutic approach observed and applied by a Middle-East scholar, Muhammad Syahrur in his literature of al-Kitab wa al-Qur’an Qira’ah Mu‘asirah as well as to verify hermeneutic position as one of the theoretical commentary when discussing the Holy Koran. This study …

Tarajim Al-Abwab Di Dalam Sahih Al-Bukhari : Kajian Terhadap Manuskrip Sharh Tarjamah Al-Bab Oleh Mawlana Tok Khurasan., Mohd Asmawi Muhamad

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study is to discuss one of the most important aspects in Sahih al-Bukhari, tarjamah al-bab or giving name of the chapter with focus of the manuscript Sharh Tarjamah al- Bab by Mawlana Tok Kurasan. Its main purpose is to highlight the general role and contribution of local scholar directly study of hadith and the public will realize the existence of this manuscript further assess suitability to serve as a source of reference. Information and results obtained with the findings of this study apply the research library and field research. Study of the manuscript was done in two forms, namely …

Isu-Isu Akidah Terpilih Dalam Tafsir 'Abr Al-Athir Karya Ahmad Sonhadji., Norlaila Sulaiman

Student Works (2010-2019)

This dissertation hopes to explain methodology of Belief though the perspective of a reknown translation expert; Ahmad Sonhadji. His expertise is made known in his studies of the translation of selected Belief issues. His proficiency in Al-Quran translation was shown through his masterpiece; „Abr al-Athir which highlights the translation of Belief related verses and also highlighting Ahmad Sonhadji‟s life story. Ahmad Sonhadji is an ulama‟ who strives to explain his belief‟s manhaj through verses that are related to the attributes of Allah which are Af‟al al-Ibad and Qada‟ and Qadar which often perceived differently among muslims. This dissertation also put …