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Spirituality As A Viable Resource In Responding To Racial Microaggressions: An Exploratory Study Of Black Males Who Attended A Community College, Lloyd Sheldon Johnson

Graduate Doctoral Dissertations

Upon entering college, Black males must negotiate a system that assumes they are in need of academic remediation and are lacking in higher-order critical thinking skills (Washington, 1996; Brown II, 2002; Harper, 2012). The low enrollment levels of Black males in college and their disenchantment with their college experiences has increased the likelihood that they will not be in classrooms with a diverse student population and a climate where they could feel comfortable (NSSE, 2008; Harper, 2006A; Harper, 2012). Black males who have enrolled in college must shoulder the stresses that accompany perceptions and stereotypes on campus about who they …

Pastors’ Influence On Research-Based Health Programs In Church Settings, Shirley M. Timmons

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Churches, in the United States, are recognized essential players in addressing our mounting health and social service needs. Yet, even though they implement a relatively large number of programs, few are research-based. Focus groups were conducted with pastors from 11 Baptist churches in a small Southeastern town to explore factors that influence the implementation of research-based health programs. Transcripts were coded for domains resulting in four themes: congregant needs, shared programming ethics, common understanding of programming processes, and care for the church and congregation. Pastors value research and seek church-based programs that enhance the health of congregants. Yet, future study …

2012 Faculty/Staff Awards Presented At Andrews, Keri Suarez

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Richter

Leaven

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Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Approach, Judith And Jack Balswick, Jack B. Holland

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Christians Caught In The Divorce Trap, Bruce Parmenter, Bob Laver

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Chattel Or Person? The Status Of Women In The Mishnah, Judiith Romney Wegner, Krystin D. Higgins

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Family Ministry, Diana Garland, Eleanor Daniel

Leaven

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Family Ministry, Charles Sell, Clifford W. Berger

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Families In The New Testament World, David Balch, Carolyn Osiek, Robert F. Hull

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Religion And Politics In Romania: From Public Affairs To Church-State Relations, Lavinia Stan, Lucian Turescu

Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective

In November 2010, Romanian legislator Liviu Campanu, representing the governing coalition, proposed Daniel Ciobotea as Prime Minister of a cabinet of "national union." The suggestion was surprising because Ciobotea is leader of the Orthodox Church, accounting for 86.8% of the country's population (International Religious Freedom Report, 2009). It would not be the first time when the Orthodox Patriarch assumed such a political role - Miron Cristea headed the government from 1938 to 1939. While Ciobotea quietly ignored it, the proposal reflected not only deep dissatisfaction with the government, but also the respect the Orthodox Church enjoys among Romanians. The Church …

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter, V4, Spring 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Philosophy And World Religions.

Philosophy & World Religions Department Newsletter

Inside this issue:

-- Comments on Volume 3's Notes from the Head
-- Notes from the Head
-- Freshman Cornerstone
-- Faculty Spotlight: Margaret Holland, Professor of Philosophy
-- Faculty Spotlight: Betty DeBerg, Professor of Religion
-- Liberal Arts Majors are Very Hirable
-- Faculty Updates: Harry Brod
-- Lectures Presented by Dr. Douglas Hofstadter
-- Student Interview: Kelsey Ihde
-- Student Interview: Kelsey Delap
-- Martie Reineke Recieves American Academy of Religion Excellence in Teaching Award
-- Fred Hallberg, Emeritus Professor
-- Alumni Updates
-- Impact of Scholarships
-- Support for Students or Department
-- Alumni Highlight: Nicholas Baima …

Why Women Should Be Preaching In The Churches Of Christ, Robert M. Randolph

Leaven

No abstract provided.

Ephatha, Spring 2012

Ephatha

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Newark, NJ

Ephatha Finding Aid

Knowledge, Wisdom, And Service: The Meaning And Teaching Of Professionalism In Medicine, Matthew K. Wynia

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Papers presented for the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Western Michigan University. Presented September 29, 2011.

Mother Teresa And The Bodhisattva Ideal: A Buddhist View, Karma Lekshe Tsomo Phd

Theology and Religious Studies: Faculty Scholarship

The notion of the bodhisattva, the selfless individual who is dedicated to alleviating the sufferings of others, is traditionally articulated within a Mahāyāna Buddhist framework. The question posed here is whether and to what extent this religious ideal can be conceived or, or instantiated by, individuals whose religiosity is framed by a different set of be- liefs and values, taking the Roman Catholic Sister of Charity, Mother Teresa, as an example. The broader question of commensurability arises when the criteria for qualifying as a bodhisattva, set within a specifically Mahāyāna context, are superimposed upon a figure who is solidly grounded …

"Divide And Rule": Religious Policies Of The Soviet Government And Evangelical Churches In The 1920s, Andrei I. Savin

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

A Learning Missional Church: Reflections From Young Missiologists, Beate Fagerli, Knud Jorgenson, Kari Storstein Haug, Rolv Olsen, Knut Tveitereid

Regnum Edinburgh Centenary Series

This book is compiled by contributions from young missiologists from different parts of the world. It is written from the perspective of youth to be a fresh breath of air into more traditional mission thinking and mission paradigms. These reflections are valuable because of the content; they deal with relevant issues, they depict the church as a 'learning organization' cross-culturally; and they raise signs of youthful willingness to challenge and change.

A Learning Missional Church Reflections From Young Missiologists, Beate Fagerli, Knud Jorgensen, Rolv Olsen, Kari Storstein Haug

Edinburgh Centenary Series

"This book is compiled by contributions from young missiologists from different parts of the world. It is written from the persepective of youth to be a fresh breath of air into more traditional mission thinking and mission paradigms"

Beguiling Religion: The Bifurcations And Biopolitics Of Spirituality And Medicine, M. Therese Lysaught

Institute of Pastoral Studies: Faculty Publications and Other Works

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Faculty Perceptions Of Teacher Professionalism In Christian Schools, James A. Swezey, Donald E. Finn

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

Able school administrators understand that teachers are their most valuable asset. If Christian schools are to effectively serve the families who entrust their children to their care, teachers must demonstrate both professional competency and godly character. This study was an investigation of faculty perceptions of teacher professionalism at ten Christian schools in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. An online survey of 24 items was completed by 230 teachers (males=30; females=200). The survey instrument was a modified version of Tichenor and Tichenor’s (2009) four dimensions of teacher professionalism. Data were analyzed using a multivariate analysis-of-variance (MANOVA) …

Developing And Implementing A Domestic Violence Intervention Strategy In The Seventh-Day Adventist Church In Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Evans Nwachukwu Nwaomah

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem. Increasingly Seventh-day Adventist church families in the Port Harcourt area of Rivers Conference are experiencing domestic violence. During ministerial meetings, pastors express their growing frustrations and concerns about family quarrels which sometime result into physical attacks and such attacks then escalate beyond common understanding.

Method. This exploratory study utilized a survey questionnaire administered to 377 participants, ages 18 years and above, attending Seventh-day Adventist churches in PortHarcourt, Nigeria. The instrument for this research was adapted from the Conflict Tactics Scale (Straus, 1979) and the National Violence Against Women Survey (NAVAW) (Tjaden & Thonnes, 2000). The CTS is a 39-item …

Actualizing Faith Learning Integration: Exploring The Tensions Of Mindful Teaching, Susanna Steeg

International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal

This reflective paper describes the experiences of a first-year faculty member negotiating the meaning and living out of faith learning integration within her particular institution. The triple tensions of mindful teaching (ethics/power, individual/collective, and contemplation/action) are framing constructs for this discussion of faith learning integration. Autobiographical narratives of three particular experiences in the author’s first year offer opportunities for readers to reflect on the tensions inherent in mindful teaching as it pertains to faith and learning. The author invites consideration of the institutional supports and constraints within these conversations while sharing vignettes revealing the personal nature of these decisions.

Critical Thinking In Applied Psychology: Toward An Edifying View Of Critial Thinking In Applied Psychology, Aaron Jackson, Steve Yanchar, Kristin L. Hansen, Jamie Hansen

Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy

A gospel-centered approach to critical thinking that can facilitate psychotherapeutic work and be edifying to faithful counselors and clients would be very beneficial. This article examines what a defensible approach to gospel-centered critical thinking about psychotherapy would look like, how it would differ from secular scholarly disciplines and practices, and whether it should differ at all. Because all critical thinking strategies are framed by a theoretical background of assumptions and values and because not all assumptions and values are true or useful, approaches to critical thinking must be carefully examined by those who would employ them. Latter-day Saint counselors and …

Healthier Officers, Healthier Corps: A Study Of Salvation Army Corps Officers' Spiritual Renewal As A Means Of Congregational Renewal, Grant Sandercock-Brown

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Stone-Campbell Movement In Latin America And The Caribbean, Carmelo Alvarez

Leaven

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From The Editor's Desk, "Theological Studies" December 2011, David G. Schultenover

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Practicing What They Preach? Lynching And Religion In The American South 1890 - 1929, Amy Kate Bailey, Karen A. Snedker

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

This project employs a moral solidarity framework to explore the relationship between organized religion and lynching in the American South. The authors ask whether a county’s religious composition affected its rate of lynching, net of demographic and economic controls. The authors find evidence for the solidarity thesis, using three religious metrics. First, their findings show that counties with greater religious diversity experienced more lynching, supporting the notion that a pluralistic religious marketplace with competing religious denominations weakened the bonds of a cohesive moral community and might have enhanced white racial solidarity. Second, counties in which a larger share of the …

Communication And The Pragmatic Condition, Gregory J. Shepherd

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented March 9, 2011

The Effect Of Communism On The Work Of The Protestant Churches In Bulgaria, Margarita Todorova

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.