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A History Of The National Evangelical Lutheran Church To Merger With The Lutheran Church - -Missouri Synod, Harold Austermann

Bachelor of Divinity

In chapter II, I will give an historical survey of the Finnish emigration to the United States, and the resultant formation and growth of both the Suomi Synod and the Apostolic Lutherans or Laestadians, as a prelude to the formation of the National Evangelical Lutheran Church. In chapter III, I will trace the history of the National Evangelical Lutheran Church to 1956. In chapter IV, I will cover the actual merger process to completion in January of 1964.

The Understandings Of Pornography In The Behavioral Sciences And The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Paul Metzler

Master of Divinity Thesis

Some further comments about the intent of this study should help clarify what I am attempting to do. I do not plan to develop a universally valid definition of pornography. My research has led me to see definition itself as one of the issues: In Chapter II where I have presented my findings from the behavorial sciences, I have indicated the attempts of various studies to develop just such a definition. Their variety and differing emphases show that one of the difficulties of dealing adequately with the phenomenon of pornography is determining what qualifies or does not qualify for that …

The Correlation Of Selected Malady Concepts Of Psychotherapy With Their Theological Counterparts, As Evidenced In The Pastoral Counseling Literature Of 1945-1957, Robert E. Rediehs

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The basic concern of this paper is whether or not psychotherapy and theology have anything to do with each other. There is much feeling in Christian tradition about the extent to which extra-theological studies relate to theology. The present paper will not deal with the efforts which have been made to point out a dissimilarity between these fields. Rather it hypothesizes that psychotherapy and theology are, in some sense, related, and that this can be demonstrated in the terminology and meanings of pastoral counseling.

A Critical Evaluation Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Doctrine Of God In The Light Of The Trinity, Henry John Otten

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In this study special emphasis is given to the Ahmadiyya Muslim doctrine of God. The Ahmadiyya movement in Islam takes its name from the founder of the movement, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who lived in Qadian, Punjab, India, from 1835-1908. Organized in 1889, the movement has expanded under the leadership of his successors with present headquarters in Rabwah, Pakistan. Its influence has been out of proportion to its membership of less than 3001000 members. The Ahmadiyyas maintain an extensive outreach program which now has centers in more than forty different countries of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including a number …

Factors Associated With The Urban Church Participation Of Former Members Of Rural Churches, Edwin Max Case

Graduate Thesis Collection

Several factors influence the social participation of rural migrants in urban structures according to previous studies: (1) origins, (2) education, (3) occupation, (4) auspices of migration, (5) age at migration, (6) length of residence, (7) previous migrations, (8) social mobility, (9) income, (10) geographic mobility, (11) community activities. These variables will be included in the research design of this present study.

Review of previous studies indicates that there have not been any studies conducted on the factors associated with urban church participation of former members of rural churches.

The Psychological Problems Of Adjustment Faced By Children Of Missionary Parents, Leroy Edmund Lindsey

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Contemporary Charismatic Movement And The Reaction Of The Lutheran Church, David Hauschild

Bachelor of Divinity

Often, where there has been this experience among some of the members of a church and not among the others, there develops a misunderstanding and a divisiveness. Such is the subject of this paper. Why is there this divisiveness? Is it really true that Spirit-baptism is a separate experience, apart from baptism with water? Does God intend for people today to have this gift of Spirit-baptism? How does the church react when there is this divisiveness? How does the local congregation react? Are there any differences among the various Lutheran groups in the United States in the manner in which …

Mission: Vol. 3, No. 9

Mission

Mission: Vol. 3, No. 4. This issue contains the following articles: "Some Weightier Matters" by Wesley C. Reagan, "The Spirit of St. Lous: An Interview with Reuel Lemmons and James DeForest March" by J. W. Roberts and Thomas H. Olbricht, "Music in Worship: Ritual Practice Or Spiritual Principle" by Robert P. Donalson, "Is the Reason for Accepting or Rejecting Instrumental Music Sociological--Or is it Theological?" by J. W. Roberts, "'For We Be Brethren' a poem" by Steve Sanderson, "Enjoy Your Faith" by Ray F. Chester.

A Study Of The Factors Which Cause Growth In The Local Church, Wesley R. Nelson

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

It was the purpose of this research to discover some of the basic factors which cause churches to grow and to acquire an ~~derstanding of these factors so that they may be properly applied in a local churcho

Book Review. - Literatur, Ralph W. Klein

Concordia Theological Monthly

Book Review. - Literatur

The Church's Responsibility In International Affairs, Richard Jungkuntz

Concordia Theological Monthly

The nature of the church's responsibility in this area of concern (as in all others) can be rightly understood only when it is seen in keeping with the nature of the church itself.

Brief Studies, Erwin L. Lueker, B. H. Jackayya

Concordia Theological Monthly

Plymouth Brethren (Christian Brethren)

’Αλήυ̑εια in the Johannine Corpus

A Sociological Analysis Of The Communiunity Immediately Surrounding Our Savior Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Missouri, Kenneth Haupt

Master of Divinity Thesis

The scope of this study must include three parts. Firstly, a careful analysis of the community surrounding Our Savior Lutheran Church must be made. Such an analysis ought to delineate the geographical information as well as the needs and the resources of the community. Secondly, an analysis of Our Savior Congregation is important, dealing mainly with the congregation’s understanding of, its willingness to, and its ability for ministry in this community. Thirdly, a study of theological education is necessary in order to ascertain curricular models which are capable of fulfilling functions commensurate to the objectives of Concordia Seminary as well …

The Big Bopper Died For Your Sins: A Study Of The Function Of Rock As A Form Of Religious Expression Inn The World Of Youth, John Metzig

Master of Divinity Thesis

The body of the paper itself was written from the point of view of a person who has one foot planted in the mainstream of the movement of the rock culture, while remaining enough apart from the rock scene to keep a certain amount of objectivity. This objectivity includes discussing the various historical and sociological factors which have contributed to the shaping of the present situation. Often times the discussion of those factors will be written in the language or point of view of a member of the present rock culture. It is the hope of the author that this …

An Examination Of The Lochhaas Theses As Steps Towards Discovering How One Deals With The Lodge Problem Evangelically, David Fielding

Bachelor of Divinity

The Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church in America (LCMS) has had a long history of opposition against the lodge. This opposition still exists today in the constitution of the synod and by select individuals within the synod who urge those in authority) to "hold the line". The history of opposition to the lodge has been called the "lodge problem" or the "lodge question". Though the question should still be raised, it is also true that some of the lodges have changed their rituals and teachings so that it is no longer accurate to speak in a general way about …

Factors Of Influence In The Development Of Mukyokai, Rodger Grulke

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the intention of this paper to point out those factors of influence in the cultural and historical climate which helped to forge and shape Mukyokai, but also to reveal the importance of a great man who is responsible for its development and continuation. This does not intend to eradicate the importance of individuals and the church in the life of Uchimura Kanzo. However, a movement which maintains fifty thousand members including many prominent individuals in government, education, and theology is the living testimony of a man who deserves recognition as a great theologian and Scholar.

Oracle (Feb 6, 1970), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

Oracle: ORU Student Newspaper

No abstract provided.

The Early Dark Ages Of The Church-Some Reflections, Edgar Krentz

Concordia Theological Monthly

The period of history from the Resurrection to the oldest document in the New Testament is in many ways the darkest in the history of the church. No document in the New Testament antedates the year 50, the generally agreed-on date for 1 Thessalonians. Even if we would date Galatians early, say A. D. 48/49 on the South Galatian hypothesis, we would push our knowledge back only a year and a half. The only other possible candidate for an earlier date is the Epistle of James, placed by a minority of scholars at a time prior to the Pauline Gentile …

A Theology Of Ecology And Its Relation To The Pesticidal Exploitation Of The Environment, Norbert Firnhaber

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper, then, is to make an attempt to review the stance toward the environment in both biblical and church history, formulate a skeletal theology of ecology, and examine man’s responsibility toward nature with particular focus on the use of pesticides in the environment.

the scope of this paper is limited to the study of the threat of an unbalanced ecology and its resulting theological implications for the church. The methodology consists of extensive use of bibliography, personal correspondence, government monographs, and several unpublished articles. All of these are contained in the bibliography.

Guidelines For Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Edward H. Flannery

The Bridge: A Yearbook of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Vol. V, Brothers in Hope

These directives constitute the official policy of The American Bishops' Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Written by Fr. Edward H. Flannery, in conjunction with other members of the Committee, they were approved by the American Bishops' Conference and released on March 16, 1967.

Reflections On The Dialogue, Kurt Hruby

The Bridge: A Yearbook of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Vol. V, Brothers in Hope

Kurt Hruby's reflections on the state of Jewish-Christian dialogue. Translated from the French by Kathryn Sullivan, R.S.C.J.

Meeting The Jewish Community, Francis J. Mugavero

The Bridge: A Yearbook of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Vol. V, Brothers in Hope

Bishop Francis J. Mugavero gave this address on March 16, 1969, at the Rego Park Jewish Center in Queens, New York, during an interfaith reception co-sponsored by the Diocese of Brooklyn and the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith.

Book Review: 'Introduction And Commentary: Declaration On The Relationship Of The Church And Non-Christian Religions' By John M. Oesterreicher, David Panitz

The Bridge: A Yearbook of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Vol. V, Brothers in Hope

A review of "Introduction and Commentary: Declaration on the Relationship of the Church and Non-Christian Religions" by John M. Oesterreicher in Commentary on the Documents of Vatican II, ed. Herbert Vorgrimler (New York : Herder and Herder, 1969) , III, pp. 1-136.

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 1), Jan-Feb 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

The Board of Parish Education of the Florida-Georgia District, LCMS, has issued a statement concerning procedures for Lutheran parochial schools in the district when the situation involves an attempt to avoid the desegregated public schools.

The statement suggests that the policy of each school should be one of encouragement for all races, and that "no ulterior motives which may influence the transfer of children to private schools be abetted or even encouraged.

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 4), June 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

In January, 1970 a Federal Grand Jury began an investigation into the events which occurred in Chicago on December 4, 1969. On that day, a police raid resulted in the deaths of Black Panthers Mark Clark and Fred Hampton.

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 9), Dec 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

On the last Sunday in September, Dr. J. Herbert Gilmore resigned as pastor of Birmingham's First Baptist Church, saying to his congregation, "I will not be a pastor of a racist church."

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 8), Nov 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

At the time when the LHRAA's San Diego (Cal.) chapter began, the matter of "Proposition 14" was before the California citizens in a referendum, giving the people an opportunity to speak out on the rightness of affording equal housing opportunities for all.

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 6), Aug 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

A larger-than-ever attendance of over 300 were on hand for the Lutheran Indian Conference in Sioux Falls July 31 to August 1 at Augustana Lutheran College. Most of them were Indians and most of the Indians were not Lutherans.

The Vanguard (Vol. 17, No. 3), Apr-May 1970, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Police in Jackson, Mississippi-because they thought they heard a sniper's gun- fired random shots into windows of a college dormitory. Two young men are dead; nine are injured. In Augusta, Georgia, where police were called out to restore order after a riot had erupted, six men are dead; sixty injured.

The Wayfarer, Elva Mcallaster

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.