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The Echo: October 6, 2017, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Police apprehend robbery suspects – A return investment – Human rights wronged – Las Vegas Responses – Bree’s Beat International News – Missing wallet returned 20 years later – A heart for the Taylor students – A mile a minute – Something to write home about – Cooks outside the kitchen – The Bi-weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Moments make history – A&E Alumni Spotlights – The magic and the miracle – Man behind the Happy Meal toys – Little pond to giant ocean – What are memories worth? – An ever-present issue …

The Echo: September 15, 2017, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Aftershocks – TOPPIT closes doors – Abiding in unity – Pep times two – Hidden gems – Fabricated findings – A walk in the park – House hunting – Part-time passions -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Brecken’s Breakdowns – Investing in student creativity – Vagabon’s album “Infinite Worlds” – Ode to the Gardner – Looking back on 9/11, 16 years later – From one white male to another – Trojans come home – Weekly Preview – Volleyball is holding nothing back – Athlete of the Week

The Ruralists, Aleisa Dornbierer-Schat

The Voice

No abstract provided.

Predictors Of Identified And Introjected Religiosity In Upper Elementary Age Children, Heather Ingersoll

Education Dissertations

The rise of research investigating children’s spirituality along with the emerging

view of children as social actors in their development provides the impetus to expand research investigating children’s voices around their religious experiences. A significant number of children regularly attend Christian education in church and yet there is limited research investigating how those programs support children’s faith (Bunge, 2006). The investigator designed this study to fill a gap in the literature by investigating the church as a context which supports children’s religiosity. The study was guided by theological reflection on the human spirit and self-determination theory as the theoretical framework. …

Commencement 2017, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2017 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 20, 2017.

The Echo: May 12, 2017, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

Graduation Edition

The last four years – Classy numbers – The rockstar president – From soccer to “football” – On the podium – Behind the shiny silver name tag – Goodbye, and thank you – Marylou Habecker to receive honorary doctorate – Academic Highlights

The Echo: May 5, 2017, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

Hey, Chapman – Trash Talk – Corrections – Behind the Headlines – French election nears completion – Finding Hope – Indiana foster care by the numbers – Coffee with a purpose – Summer in the cornfields – To Taylor and beyond – Open House Showdown Final Scores – Intentional community extended – Now hiring future leaders – 2017-18 TSO Executive Cabinet – The power of anonymity – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Remembering “Rabbit Hole” – KCACTF Awards – Narratives behind the films – Paul’s Picks – Goodbye, Taylor – Starving artists …

Touro Torah Volume 2 Issue 6, Lander College For Women

Yearbooks and Newsletters

Pesach Issue; Divrei Torah Newsletter

Motivation For Learning English At A Theological Seminary In Ukraine, Joshua Tokar

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

This study was designed to determine what factors motivate students to learn English at an evangelical seminary in Ukraine. After the fall of communism, English was mainly taught at newly formed evangelical seminaries in Ukraine to enable students to access theological resources in English that were not available in Russian or Ukrainian. A mixed-method approach involving a written attitudinal questionnaire and follow-up focus group interviews was employed to collect data. Participants in this study were second- year music ministry and first- to third-year theology students enrolled in English courses.The results of this study revealed that twenty-five years later seminary students …

Bible Works 10 (Resource Review), Michael Bain

The Christian Librarian

A review of BibleWorks 10. Copyright 1992-2015 BibleWorks, LLC. Programmed by Michael S. Bushell, Michael D. Tan, and Glenn L. Weaver. $389. USB Flash Drive / Download. Version 10.0.5.420.

Relating Christian Faith To Physics For Scientists And Engineers, Dominic Halsmer, Calvin Roso, P. Wesley Odom

Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education

As part of an initiative by the new Center for Faith and Learning at Oral Roberts University, an introductory college-level physics course for scientists and engineers was reconfigured to facilitate the integration of physics and Christian faith. Regular readings from a popular book, Einstein and Religion (Jammer, 1999), on the compatibility between physics and Christian doctrine were assigned. Questions based on the readings were then posed and a small fraction of class time (10%) was reserved for discussion of these issues. The students also submitted book reports summarizing their perspectives at the end of the course. A detailed rubric was …

Keep Calm & Carry On, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

Hebrew Typography: A Modern Progression Of Language Forms, Shayna Tova Blum

Faculty and Staff Publications

Influenced by studies in traditional Ashkenazi and Sephardi scripts. The typeface had been designed for the printing of the Koren Tanakh, a first edition printed Jewish Bible processed through an all-Jewish collaboration for the first time in centuries. Koren’s project was inspired by the revival of Hebrew initiated by Haskalah writers in the 18th century. Haskalah writers utilized the language and scripts of written and printed literary texts. Influenced by philosophical and political ideologies of the European Enlightenment, the Haskalah explored Jewish identity through language by defining the secular context through traditional Jewish symbolism and narratives. The Zionist movement of …

Taylor University Catalog 2017-2018, Taylor University

Undergraduate Catalogs

The 2017-2018 academic catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Calvin Theological Seminary Academic Catalog 2017-2018, Calvin Theological Seminary

Seminary Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

In The Way They Should Go: Nurturing The Relational And Spiritual Nature Of Children, Jamee Free

Doctor of Ministry

This dissertation explores the innate relational and spiritual nature of children. This dissertation assumes that children are deeply relational and spiritual as part of the image of God within them. Chapter one takes a comprehensive look at how children are struggling within this country on every measure of health, as well as how relational nurture and soul care are significantly lacking. Chapter two explores Biblical materials, especially the incarnation, Jesus’ interactions with children, passages from Deuteronomy, verses from Proverbs, and examples of children in Biblical narratives. The third chapter focuses on historical and theological materials, as well as theories from …

In Memories Of A Glorious Past: Transylvania College And The Liberal Arts In American Higher Education, 1945-1975, Jonathan Tyler Baker

Theses and Dissertations--History

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, and known for its historic connection to the Disciples of Christ Church, Transylvania College furnishes the opportunity to analyze the recent history of American liberal arts colleges and the way they handled issues of enrollment, funding and curriculum in the immediate postwar era—a period of unprecedented growth in American higher education. Transylvania College acts as a microcosm for other, similar liberal arts colleges. A careful examination of architecture, enrollment, student activities, and the way the administration interacted with governing boards will provide a glimpse into the way certain liberal arts colleges addressed their religious and budgetary …

Implementing Vocational Training At Escuela Quiteña De Estudios Bíblicos, Joshua K. Marcum

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This DMin project addressed the problem of the absence of a viable training model to equip graduates of EQEB (Escuela Quiteña de Estudios Biblicos) for self-sustaining ministry. Based upon a theology of vocation, the project implemented and evaluated the inclusion of a technical-skills component to EQEB’s current seminary training. The project followed the integration of sixteen EQEB students in the vocational program implemented during the 2015-2016 school year. Qualitative research data gathered from five group interviews with these students, my own field notes, and a faculty interview provided the substance upon which I based the project´s findings. Over a seven-month …

Scriptural Foundations For Academic Disciplines: A Biblical Theme Approach, Michael E. Cafferky

Faculty Works

This article presents the thesis that major themes of the Bible can form the biblical foundation for academic disciplines as taught in Christian primary schools, secondary schools and undergraduate and graduate studies in higher education. The Bible is not a comprehensive encyclopedia of knowledge; however, its perspective offers a deeper theological and philosophical basis for any academic discipline.

This article is reproduced/used/uploaded with permission from The Journal of Adventist Education®.

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Factors That Contribute To Academic Persistence For Nontraditional Undergraduate African American Male Degree-Completers From Bible Colleges In The Southeast, Rodney Phillips

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand factors that contribute to college persistence for nontraditional undergraduate African American male four-year degree completers from select evangelical Bible colleges in the southeastern United States. An ecological and adult resiliency theoretical framework guided the research. Three research questions framed this study: (a) How do nontraditional undergraduate African American male four-year degree completers from select evangelical Bible colleges describe persistence? (b) What type of experiences do participants understand as having contributed to their persistence at Bible colleges? (c) What specific factors do participants identify as having contributed to their persistence at …

The Echo: November 18, 2016, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

The story of your lunch – Elevator’s inspection permits expired – Sharks in the water – Taylor expands overseas study opportunities – Not Ms. Frizzle’s bus – I am thankful for… -- Open Spouse Review – Open House Showdown Scores – Getting on the gravy boat – Welcome to Chrysa’s corner: Thanks for giving – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – A&E Events – Better than OK(lahoma) – More than arts and crafts – Senior Seminar frustrations – The value of Senior Seminar – This point forward – Trojans pounce on Panthers – …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 041, Number 09, October 24, 2016, Grand Valley State University

2016-2017, Volume 41

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

The Echo: October 7, 2016, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

Echo 2016 presidential poll results – How to register to vote – Constitutional conversations – Behind the Headlines – Colombia talks peace – Credit where credit is due – The educator exodus – A week of Indiana Amber Alerts – (Abroad)er vision – Fall fashion – Heads up game – A&E Events – Expressing the soul – Paul’s Picks – Edward Snowden is a traitor – Edward Snowden is a hero – 7 essential items for your ignorance starter pack – Trojans lance Grace in overtime thriller – Weekly Preview – Strong individual performances lead Trojans to third place finish …

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Fall 2016), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 2016 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Inauguration Of Dr. Andrea Luxton: Sixth President Of Andrews University Officially Inducted Into New Role

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Information about the inauguration ceremony for AU's sixth President, Dr. Andrea Luxton.

The Echo: September 30, 2016, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

Memorable moments from Indiana’s 200th birthday celebration – Ponchos, piggy banks and prospectives – Emmaus Immersion Project – The turning point – Family food – Senior spouses – From Freshmen to Olympians – Fall fashion spread – A high schooler came to visit and… -- Numb – The bi-weekly bachelor and bachelorette – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Death, celebration, fear and love – A&E Events – Creative coding – Spotify: Football Favorites – A match for the Union – Too many excuses – Campus Center: improvement or not? – Trojans take down Tigers – Weekly Preview – …

The Echo: September 16, 2016, Taylor University

2016-2017 (Volume 104)

Taylor takes No. 1 again – Passionate in prayer – Prayer Group Meeting Times – The meaning of mooncakes – Re-thinking Reade Center – Happy 200th – Bridging the gap – Aiming for success – What the HAAK?! – Healthy competition – Strengthening your core – The bi-weekly bachelors and bachelorettes – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Jazzing Taylor with a little Woodshed – Learning from the professionals – A&E Events – Posture matters – Why I’m voting for Donald Trump – Why I’m voting for Hillary Clinton – Why I’m voting for Gary Johnson – Trojans pounced …

How Math Avoidance Influences Degree Completion For Bible College Students: A Case Study Of A Small, Private Institution In Upstate New York, Bonnie Novak

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this instrumental case study was to describe math perception and avoidance for ministerial undergraduate students at a small, private Bible college in upstate New York. In the research, math avoidance was generally defined as the participants’ perception of math, their delay in completing a credit-bearing math course until their senior year or not at all, and their own learning or degree completion as a result. The theories guiding this study were Tinto’s Retention Theory/Model of Institutional Departure, Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, and Estep’s Theory of Christian Formation. The central question was: How does math avoidance influence persistence …

Colby Magazine Vol. 82, No. 4: August 1993, Colby College

Colby Magazine

No abstract provided.

Commencement 2016, Taylor University

Commencement

The program of the 2016 Annual Commencement of Taylor University, May 21, 2016.