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Development Of A Series Of Bible Study Guides To Prepare Preteens For Baptism And Membership In The Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Francois J. Sarault

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

According to the 1992 Valuegenesis Study, a survey of Adventist youth in grades 7-12 showed that 77 percent wanted a deeper relationship with God, and 66 percent were interested or very interested in Bible study. Yet, an informal survey of existing materials created to lead SDA youth into a deeper relationship with Christ through Bible study, baptism into Christ, and active membership in the Adventist Church points to these existing materials as being inadequate in approach and content. Preparing preteens for baptism and active membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church must include something more than simplifying adult Bible studies …

Developing Guidelines For Functional Substitutes For Ugandan Marriage Practices, Daniel Semakula Serunjogi

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Since the introduction of Christianity in Uganda there has been a tension between customary and Christian marriage practices, each struggling to exist at the expense of the other. The crux of the struggle is the validity and sufficiency of customary marriage vis-a-vis Christian marriage rites. Christian youth of marriageable age have been caught in the crossfire, and marital stability has been one of the casualties of the struggle. This study suggests bridging the gap between the two practices.

Method

Biblical teaching on marriage is established through exegesis of texts such as Gen 2:20-24, Matt 19:4-6, and 1 Cor 7. …

Understanding And Using Early Nineteenth Century Account Books, Christopher Densmore

Library Staff Works

No abstract provided.

I Have Called You By Name, Center Of Catholic Studies, Seton Hall University, Elizabeth Johns

Center for Catholic Studies Faculty Seminars and Core Curriculum Seminars

No abstract provided.

How John Nelson Darby Went Visiting: Dispensational Premillennialism In The Believers Church Tradition And The Historiography Of Fundamentalism, William Vance Trollinger

History Faculty Publications

In the United States the history of John Nelson Darby's dispensational premillennialism is intimately tied up with the history of fundamentalism. It is difficult to talk about dispensational premillennialism in the believers church tradition in the twentieth century without making some reference to the fundamentalist movement. In fact, the two distinguishing marks of fundamentalist theology have been the doctrine of biblical inerrancy and the eschatological schema known as dispensationalism. It is thus rather surprising that historians have de-emphasized dispensational premillennialism in explaining the history of fundamentalism. I think that this is a mistake. But to explain why I think this …

Three Twentieth-Century Revolutions: Liberal Theology, Sexual Moralities, Peace Testimonies, J. William Frost

Library Staff Works

No abstract provided.

Congregational Character: From Stories To Story, Tom Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

The wide influence of television, media, and computer technology has created a story-telling culture in the United States. Dr. Tom Steffen suggests that denominational leaders and church consultants must begin using a story telling model of analysis to be effective in this new millennium. His insightful ideas are fully discussed in “Congregational Character: From Stories to Story.”

Dance And Doctrine: Shaker And Mormon Dancing As A Manifestation Of Doctrinal Views Of The Physical Body, Lindsy Stewart Cieslewicz

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis compares the dancing of the Shakers (The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearance) and the Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS Church) during the nineteenth century, as it was influenced by their doctrinal beliefs about the human body. Specifically, it examines how the role of the physical body in achieving mortal happiness and immortal salvation was viewed by each group and how these beliefs were reflected in their dancing. It describes the different forms of dancing performed by each religious group and how dance functioned as worship and recreation for the …

'Noah's Younger Brother': Anti-Noachic Polemics In 2 Enoch, Andrei Orlov

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

The God-Given Marital Mandate: Monogamous, Heterosexual, Intrafaith, Ron Dupreez

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The Sanctuary, The Gospel, And The Law, Thomas A. Davis

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The Process Of Conversion As Explained By The Great Controversy Metaphor, Ed Christian

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Temple And Sacrifice, Roy Gane

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Looking At The End From The Beginning: Studying Eschatological Concepts In The Pentateuch, Gerald Klingbeil

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The End Time Remnant In Revelation, Ekkehardt Mueller

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

"Son Of Man" Comes To The Judgment In Daniel 7:13, Loron Wade

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The Battle Between God And Satan In The Book Of Job, Gordon Christo

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Vincentiana Vol. 44, No. 1 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

The Salamanca Vincentian Studies Weeks, José Manuel Sánchez Mallo C.M.

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Le Berceau De Saint Vincent De Paul, Jean-Pierre Remouard C.M.

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

The Collegio Alberoni Yesterday And Today, Alberto Vernaschi C.M.

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Le Collège Alberoni Hier Et Aujourd’Hui, Alberto Vernaschi C.M.

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Jésus-Christ, Vivant Dans Son Eglise, Source D’Espérance Pour L’Europe: Quelques Réflexions À Propos De L’Assemblée Spéciale Pour L’Europe Du Synode Des Evêques, Jean Landousies C.M.

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Vincentiana Vol. 44, No. 2 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Vincentiana Vol. 44, No. 4-5 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Vincentiana Vol. 44, No. 6 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Development Of An Adventist Radio Program For Farmers In Tamil Nadu, Thambiraj Mantharasalam Subbiah

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Tamil Nadu is one of the states of India located in the southern part. The people who live in the state are called Tamils. Agriculture is the main occupation of this state. About 70 percent of the total population of the state are farmers. Hinduism is the main core of their religion. Hinduism taught them various beliefs, such as salvation by work and transmigration of the soul. At the same time, the farmers are caught up with various traditional beliefs which are very much influenced by their agricultural activities. Many gods need to be worshiped for their various needs. …

Developing Lay Ministry Through Small Groups In The Seventh-Day Adventist Churches In Korea, Gil Ho Choi

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

As churches continue to grow from small to large communities, they struggle to meet the need of a growing community. There is a need to involve more church members in the ministries of the congregation. The churches also need to assimilate the new church members. Increasing demands are placed upon the pastors of churches to meet the challenge.

Method

This study deals with a program designed for lay ministry through small groups. It consists of two main parts. The first considers the concepts of small-group lay ministry in the theological, sociological framework of the local church. It includes an …

Spiritual Awareness And Growth Of Indian Adventist Youth Through Retreats, Maywald Jesudass

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Each year, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in India spends large sums of money on youth and Pathfinder camps. These camps provide recreation and interaction among the youth, but often fail to lead the campers to conversion and commitment. The program, the methodology, and lack of trained resource personnel contribute to these poor results yearly. Retreats can provide a better alternative to youth camps. Retreats provide seclusion in which the retreatant becomes aware of self and God. The biblical-retreat models of the Old and the New Testaments form the foundation of the study.

For centuries, the Roman Catholic Church has required …

Bhakti: A Bridge To Philosophical Hindus, N. Sharath Babu

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The Problem

The Christian presence has been in India for the last 2000 years and the Adventist presence has been in India for the last 105 years. Yet, the Christian population is only between 2-4 percent in a total population of about one billion in India. Most of the Christian converts are from the low caste and the tribals. Christians are accused of targeting only Dalits (untouchables) and tribals. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, advised Christians to direct conversion to those who can understand their message and not to the illiterate and downtrodden.

The Task

The task of …