“How Can We Sing In A Strange Land?” The Pastoral Musician As A Master Griot/Griotte,
2025
Southern Methodist University
“How Can We Sing In A Strange Land?” The Pastoral Musician As A Master Griot/Griotte, Dollie Howell
Doctor of Pastoral Music Projects and Theses
The writer of Psalm 137 asks a question that poignantly resonates with the experiences of enslaved Africans who were taken captive, exiled from their homelands, and told to forget their languages, worship practices, and tribal traditions. Their dehumanization was intensified by expectations that “required a song and . . . mirth.” The question was “How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” In response to this question of engaging in song as a community while in a strange land of deep and persistent systemic suffering, enslaved African-descended people founded a unique tradition within Christianity that responded to …
God And Psychology: How The Early Development Of Famous Psychologists Influenced Their Work,
2025
John Brown University
God And Psychology: How The Early Development Of Famous Psychologists Influenced Their Work, Chris Dinwiddie
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
No abstract provided.
Beyond The Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner With The Church To Address The Mental Health Crisis,
2025
Rogers State University
Beyond The Clinical Hour: How Counselors Can Partner With The Church To Address The Mental Health Crisis, Michelle Taylor
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
No abstract provided.
A Theology Of Hope For Missing Persons And Lost Causes,
2025
Oral Roberts University
A Theology Of Hope For Missing Persons And Lost Causes, Joelle Yanko
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
This paper explores how unresolved tragedies—particularly missing person cases and lost causes—serve as profound reflections of the human condition and reveal the necessity of Christian eschatological hope. Missing person cases touch the deepest questions of the human soul and reveal a deep, universal longing for justice and resolution—longings that cannot be fully met within the bounds of this present life. Drawing from theological reflection, the paper argues that both suffering and miraculous resolution ultimately point toward a greater hope found in the Christian vision of union with God. This future-oriented hope, grounded in the resurrection of Christ, invites believers to …
Exploring Biblical Language In Trauma Processing,
2025
Oral Roberts University
Exploring Biblical Language In Trauma Processing, Kathy B. Hoppe
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
Clients may often find themselves struggling with accessing traumatic experiences in therapy, thereby developing an avoidance of trauma that impedes healing. Strategies for reducing trauma processing may be difficult to identify effectively. This project suggests several means by which therapists can utilize the language of scripture, including scriptural narrative, metaphor, and poetry, as a therapeutic intervention with conservative Christian clients who are pursuing trauma processing. The proposed approach assists clients in explaining their traumatic events in a secure setting, hence preventing the common hyperarousal symptoms that are upsetting. The treatment can enhance the effectiveness of evidence-based practices. It incorporates several …
Walking In Promise, Living In Reality: Exploring The Mental Health Implications Of The Pentecostal Discourse Of Divine Calling,
2025
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
Walking In Promise, Living In Reality: Exploring The Mental Health Implications Of The Pentecostal Discourse Of Divine Calling, Robert D. Mcbain
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
Pentecostalism places a strong emphasis on the discourse of divine calling, where individuals believe they are purposefully created, guided, and empowered by God to fulfill a specific mission. This sense of calling profoundly shapes Pentecostals’ sense of identity and purpose. Using Grounded Theory, this study analyzes open, in-depth interviews with Pentecostals in the U.S. to explore the impact of the Pentecostal discourse of divine calling on their mental health. The metaphor of ‘walking in’ one’s calling emerges as the central theme used by participants to explain the interaction between their perception of divine calling, their lived realities, and their mental …
I Am My Body: Post-Traumatic Embodying And The Unexpected Disinterring Of Childhood Spiritual Neglect,
2025
Sarum College, University of Winchester, UK
I Am My Body: Post-Traumatic Embodying And The Unexpected Disinterring Of Childhood Spiritual Neglect, Cathy Rowan
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
This autoethnographic paper investigates how an embodying approach (Focusing) unexpectedly impacts the author’s spiritual formation in the undoing of childhood relational trauma, which had resulted in a dissociative embodiment reaction. This enlivening and deepening spiritual formation process is described by means of a five-step metaphor, moving from “no-body” (dissociative disembodiment) to “I am my body” (the experience of the bodily indwelling) as her spiritual formation evolves from just intellectual belief to an embodying, experiential Christian spirituality. This life-long process is viewed through various lenses, including children’s spirituality research, trauma theology, faith development models, the writings of Thomas Merton and the …
Hoping Forward,
2025
Oral Roberts University
Hoping Forward, Haley R. French
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
No abstract provided.
Front Matter Salubritas 4 (2025),
2025
Oral Roberts Unviersity
Front Matter Salubritas 4 (2025), Editors Salubritas
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
No abstract provided.
Full Issue Salubritas,
2025
Oral Roberts Unviersity
Full Issue Salubritas, Editors Salubritas
Salubritas: International Journal of Spirit-Empowered Counseling
No abstract provided.
Reason And All My Senses: Surveying The Post Enlightenment Frame Of Reason Through Contemporary Philosophy, Cognitive Psychology, And Cognitive Linguistics,
2025
Concordia Seminary - Saint Louis
Reason And All My Senses: Surveying The Post Enlightenment Frame Of Reason Through Contemporary Philosophy, Cognitive Psychology, And Cognitive Linguistics, Joshua T. Lowe Rev. Dr.
Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation
This dissertation argues that Christian theology and practice are aided and enriched by a more complete understanding of reason by surveying recent studies and views in theology, philosophy, cognitive psychology, and cognitive linguistics. Since the Enlightenment, Christian theology has assumed widely the Enlightenment model of human reason as ideally acontextual, that is, free from constraints of contexts, and therefore universal, that is, applicable in all contexts. Recent developments from a variety of perspectives challenge this model of rationality. Some challenge the acontextualism of the Enlightenment understanding by showing how it arose from and depends on a context, and that context …
Women Deacons In The Catholic Church: Servants To The Servant,
2025
St. Norbert College
Women Deacons In The Catholic Church: Servants To The Servant, Elizabeth A. Screnock
Master of Theological Studies Honors Theses
Even as recently as this past fall at the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the question of women serving as deacons in the Catholic Church is being internationally studied and discussed. This thesis repudiates arguments against women deacons and provides historical and Biblical evidence that support the argument to include women in the diaconate. A theology of the Holy Spirit is examined, presenting a way to perceive of the Sacrament of Holy Orders by including the Virgin Mary. It concludes that women discerning the “call” to be “servants to the Servant” should be ordained deacons. …
Recordando Muerte De Hijos,
2025
Concordia Seminary - Saint Louis
Ministry In A Secular World,
2025
Andrews University
Ministry In A Secular World, Steve Case
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
No abstract provided.
Let’S Tell Them: The Importance Of Christian Storytelling To The Secular Mind,
2025
Andrews University
Let’S Tell Them: The Importance Of Christian Storytelling To The Secular Mind, Tiago Rossendy
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Christian storytelling is pivotal in shaping individual perspectives and nurturing a biblical worldview, particularly among the younger generation. Sharing personal and biblical narratives can bridge the gap between secular minds and faith. There is a need to convey to the new generation the deeds of the Lord, what He has done for His people, and how He continues to work in our lives. Providing an overview of these experiences through storytelling has the power to capture the attention and interest of the secular mind, leading them towards eternal truths. In this process, a person committed to God must be the …
The Securing Of Divine Attachment: The Role Of Intergenerational Sharing In Attachment-Oriented Discipleship In Youth Ministry,
2025
Andrews University
The Securing Of Divine Attachment: The Role Of Intergenerational Sharing In Attachment-Oriented Discipleship In Youth Ministry, Kristina Freed
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Divine attachment styles, whether secure or insecure, are strongly influenced by intergenerational interactions and attachments. This paper considers the role of multiple generations on faith transmission with a view toward fostering and securing divine attachment in a way that leads to increased participation in vertical and horizontal discipleship relationships and activities. Specifically addressed are the significance of certain applications of theology and psychology to attachment processes, and how attachment styles and relationships influence faith development. Suggestions for fostering intergenerational ministry within the context of divine attachment relationships are made
Creating A Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry,
2025
Andrews University
Creating A Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry, Rodney Palmer
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Trauma is an event or experience that surpasses an individual’s coping capacity, often manifesting in response to various situations such as abuse, neglect, violence, natural disasters, or loss. Trauma, especially during one’s formative years, can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects on an individual’s physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Consequently, it is vital to provide a safe and supportive environment for youth who have experienced such trauma. This article provides a guide on creating a safe space, emphasizing key elements such as being welcoming and non-judgmental, using positive language, setting clear boundaries, promoting autonomy, addressing triggers, and fostering healthy relationships. …
The 180° Symposium 2024: Who Cares? Ministering To (And With) Young People In A Secular World. Summary,
2025
Andrews University
The 180° Symposium 2024: Who Cares? Ministering To (And With) Young People In A Secular World. Summary, Steve Case
Journal of Adventist Youth and Young Adult Ministries
No abstract provided.
An Exploration In Using Aesthetic Creative Modalities In Professional Supervision,
2025
Abilene Christian University
An Exploration In Using Aesthetic Creative Modalities In Professional Supervision, Linda Young
Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations
This project examines the integration of aesthetic and creative modalities into professional supervision, traditionally dominated by conversation-based methods. Drawing on over thirty years of experience in education, ministry, and supervision, it addresses the need for more creative, diverse, expressive, and reflective tools to be used in professional supervision practice. The study proposes a theoretically and theologically grounded curriculum to equip supervisors in postgraduate training with creative approaches that enrich learning, insight, and practice within the evolving landscape of professional supervision in Australia.
Step To Freedom : A Lament And Grieving Redemption Experience,
2025
Asbury Theological Seminary
Step To Freedom : A Lament And Grieving Redemption Experience, Anitta K. Tilly
ATS Dissertations
No abstract provided.
