Calvin Theological Seminary Academic Catalog 2026-2027,
2026
Calvin University
Calvin Theological Seminary Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Calvin Theological Seminary
Seminary Academic Catalogs
No abstract provided.
¿El Futuro Es Latino En La Iglesia Metodista Unida De Arkansas? Un Análisis Pastoral-Teológico Desde La Práctica,
2026
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
¿El Futuro Es Latino En La Iglesia Metodista Unida De Arkansas? Un Análisis Pastoral-Teológico Desde La Práctica, Lupita Chavarria-Garcia
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
This article offers a pastoral-theological analysis of the near absence of intentional ministry with the growing Latino community within the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Drawing on demographic data, denominational documents and the author’s 23 years of experience in Arkansas—first as a Roman Catholic layperson and now as the only Latina United Methodist pastor in the state—the essay situates Latino families’ profound spiritual hunger within a context marked by economic, spiritual and sexual abuse in some independent and evangelical churches. It contrasts this vulnerability with the structural responses of the Catholic Church in Arkansas (such as Spanish-language liturgies …
Relación De Los Desafíos Que Sufren Los Indocumentados En Estados Unidos Con Las Disciplinas Teológicas Y La Historia De La Iglesia,
2026
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
Relación De Los Desafíos Que Sufren Los Indocumentados En Estados Unidos Con Las Disciplinas Teológicas Y La Historia De La Iglesia, Zulma Tifre
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
This theological essay examines the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the United States through the lens of theological disciplines and church history. Drawing parallels with the biblical experience of Israel in Egypt, it argues that contemporary immigrants endure systemic injustice, economic exploitation, and social exclusion, particularly due to the lack of legal status and access to basic rights. Using insights from practical theology, liberation theology, and the doctrine of the Imago Dei, the study emphasizes the inherent dignity of all human beings and critiques structures that perpetuate marginalization. It further highlights the historical role of the Church as a …
Construyendo Comunidades Inclusivas: Estrategias Para Fomentar La Unidad En Iglesias Progresistas Diversas,
2026
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
Construyendo Comunidades Inclusivas: Estrategias Para Fomentar La Unidad En Iglesias Progresistas Diversas, Andi C. Villar Arroyo
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
This article explores the challenges and opportunities faced by progressive churches in balancing their cultural identity with inclusive principles. It argues that inclusive language, intercultural communication, and diverse leadership are key strategies for fostering cohesive and equitable faith communities. Drawing from biblical teachings and Wesleyan theology, the article emphasizes that embracing diversity strengthens the church’s mission of unity, justice, and spiritual growth. By implementing these practices, congregations can create a welcoming environment where all members feel valued, respected, and actively engaged in the life of the church.
La Enfermedad Del Nacionalismo Cristiano,
2026
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
La Enfermedad Del Nacionalismo Cristiano, Joaquín Martinez
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
This paper critically examines Christian nationalism as a distortion of the Christian faith, arguing that it is rooted in historical systems of oppression that can be traced back to the Doctrine of Discovery and early European colonial expansion. While often presented as a movement to restore a nation “for God,” Christian nationalism frequently aligns itself with political and economic interests that marginalize vulnerable communities. Drawing from theological reflection, particularly the frameworks of liberation theology and practical theology, this study proposes that the incarnation of Christ serves as a foundational model for understanding true Christian discipleship as one oriented toward justice, …
Letter From The Editor,
2026
Southern Methodist University
Letter From The Editor, Elias H. Lopez D.Min.
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
No abstract provided.
La Iglesia Ante La Migración: Hospitalidad, Justicia Y Testimonio Cristiano,
2026
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
La Iglesia Ante La Migración: Hospitalidad, Justicia Y Testimonio Cristiano, Gricelda Careaga
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
This paper examines migration as a central theological and social reality, drawing on biblical narratives, Christian ethics, and contemporary experiences. It argues that migration, present from the history of Israel to the present, has shaped communities and continues to challenge the Church to respond faithfully. Grounded in Lovin’s concept of integrity and the theology of the Incarnation, the study contends that the Church is called to embody a distinctive witness through hospitality, justice, and dignity toward migrants. Through an analysis of key biblical accounts—such as Abraham, the Exodus, Ruth, and the flight to Egypt—alongside insights from liberation theology, migration is …
A Light Unto My Path? Discerning Prophetic Words For The Latino/A Church Today,
2026
Wheaton College
A Light Unto My Path? Discerning Prophetic Words For The Latino/A Church Today, M. Daniel Carroll R. Ph.D
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor,
2026
Southern Methodist University
Letter From The Editor, Elias H. Lopez, D.Min.
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
No abstract provided.
Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-37,
2026
Perkins School of Theology
Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-37, Alyce Mckenzie, Ph.D.
Apuntes: Reflexiones teológicas desde el margen hispano
No abstract provided.
Lifestyle Factors' Effect On Political And Religious Behavior,
2026
Belmont University
Lifestyle Factors' Effect On Political And Religious Behavior, Madison A. Price
SPARK Symposium Presentations
There is a general understanding of an individuals’ political/religious beliefs when you analyze predictors like support of same sex marriage or views on abortion, but there is not a ton of research on how everyday lifestyle factors might affect how someone aligns themselves politically or religiously. Researchers have begun to expand the horizons of political and religious research by investigating how income, health, and politics affect religion (Francis-Tan & Tian, 2022), but there is a need to expand into more specific lifestyle factors. Which brings reason to question a few things: what lifestyle and demographic factors predict how religious someone …
The Five Tyrants: Breaking Free From The Forces That Control Us.,
2026
Andrews University
The Five Tyrants: Breaking Free From The Forces That Control Us., Trevor A. O'Reggio
All Books
No abstract provided.
On Dark Skinned Jesus Of Nazareth: Why Color Matters,
2026
Sotheby's Institute of Art
On Dark Skinned Jesus Of Nazareth: Why Color Matters, Nicholas Berkel
MA Theses
This thesis examines the historical, religious, and cultural consequences of portraying Jesus as white within Christian art. Although Western art has overwhelmingly depicted Christ with white skin, archaeological, and contextual evidence supports a dark-skinned Jesus rooted in the ethnogeography of first century Palestine. The persistence of a White Jesus has shaped religious imagination and perception for centuries, reinforcing racial hierarchy and legitimizing systems of white supremacy. Through an interdisciplinary analysis combining biblical studies, Christian iconography, ethnography of ancient Semitic, Greco-Roman, and Egyptian peoples, medieval symbolism, modern mass-produced imagery, and Black thought, this study demonstrates how Jesus’ original complexion was gradually …
Lenses Of Faith And Culture: Christian College Students' Perspectives On Infertility,
2026
University of Central Florida
Lenses Of Faith And Culture: Christian College Students' Perspectives On Infertility, Mary Samuels
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This thesis investigates the perspectives of Christian college students on infertility, adoption, and assisted reproductive technologies through focus group discussions. Following the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision, 13 states have established a total abortion ban, and 28 states have established abortion bans based on gestational duration. This study materializes because recently developed state-level abortion laws may impact in vitro fertilization (IVF) access if states expand legal protection of fetal personhood. Previous research has described that while Christian traditions demonstrate cultural pronatalism and opposition to abortion, Christian individuals’ concepts of infertility and views of treatments such …
Modern Research Tools Supporting Science At Andrews University,
2026
Andrews University
Modern Research Tools Supporting Science At Andrews University, Peter Lyons, Henry Navarro
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Devil’S Partners,
2026
Asbury Theological Seminary
Master Plan Of Evangelism – Kurdish Version,
2026
Asbury Theological Seminary
Master Plan Of Evangelism – Kurdish Version, Robert E. Coleman
Heritage Material
No abstract provided.
Successful Evangelism, Or, Life And Labors Of Rev. E. A. Fergerson,
2026
Asbury Theological Seminary
Successful Evangelism, Or, Life And Labors Of Rev. E. A. Fergerson, W.B. Yates
Heritage Material
No abstract provided.
Hope For The Drowned: Baptism, Faith, And The Open Community Of Grace In Marilynne Robinson’S Housekeeping And Lila,
2026
University of Montana
Hope For The Drowned: Baptism, Faith, And The Open Community Of Grace In Marilynne Robinson’S Housekeeping And Lila, Mackenzie M. Miller
Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers
This thesis explores the baptismal imagery across two of Marilynne Robinson’s novels, Housekeeping and Lila. The hermeneutic used to understand baptism is based on some of the works of Rowan Williams, Mircea Eliade, and Northrop Frye. In its death and rebirth function, baptism is understood for its connection to the formation of self and identity. Baptism is also explored as a means of community initiation. Further, connecting these two baptismal functions, this thesis also looks at the role community plays in the formation of that identity. In this process, I compare Housekeeping’s Ruth and Lila’s titular character; …
Ottoman Wikālas In Cairo: Islamic Architecture Beyond The Mosque,
2026
American University in Cairo
Ottoman Wikālas In Cairo: Islamic Architecture Beyond The Mosque, Yumna Moussa
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis traces one of the largest architectural typologies in Cairo: the wikāla, a type of urban caravanserai unique to Egypt. Estimated to have reached more than five hundred buildings by the 18th century, the wikāla was the building of choice for most patrons in Ottoman Cairo. This study initially investigates the evolution of commercial architecture within the Islamic city. It then explores the defining architectural features of Cairene wikālas built between the 16th and 18th centuries—their plans, decorative/iconographic programs, and urban distribution—based on waqfiyyas, chronicles, travelers’ accounts, and photographic archives. Since many of …
