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Erik Von Luehnelt-Leddihn: Liberty Or Equality Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Concretizing Sustainable Worlds: Environmentalism As A Politics Of Technological Transformation, Tyler Veak

Faculty Dissertations

Andrew Feenberg, a philosopher of technology, argues for a democratic rationalization of technology, whereby subjugated actors intervene in the design process to achieve their interests. He claims that environmentalism represents one of the greatest opportunities for this kind of intervention. His suggestion seems viable; most if not all of the current environmental problems stem from maladaptive technologies. Transforming these technologies is therefore imperative if we are to move toward more sustainable societies. Feenberg, however, does not address the details of his proposal or offer more than a few brief examples of what he is advocating. I use Feenberg’s Critical Theory …

Integrating Doctrine And Expository Preaching: A Proposal And An Analysis For The Twenty-First Century, Joel Randall Breidenbaugh

Faculty Dissertations

This dissertation proposes and analyzes the integration of doctrine and expository preaching for the twenty-first century. Chapter 1 traces the recent history of doctrinal preaching and expository preaching. Problems related to postmodernism, the New Homiletic, and the changes within contemporary evangelicalism also receive treatment.

Chapter 2 defines and blends the definitions of expository preaching and doctrinal preaching. These definitions form the basis for defining doctrinal expository preaching. Several doctrinal prerequisites of an expositor conclude this section.

Chapter 3 examines the biblical basis for doctrinal exposition. The semantic domain for preaching and the Bible's practitioners of doctrinal exposition support this basis. …

An Examination Of The Relationship Between The Mentorship Of Student Athletic Trainers And Their Outcome On The National Athletic Trainers' Association Certification Examination, Jerry Vance Pickard

Faculty Dissertations

Purpose . The purpose of this study was to determine if the mentorship of student athletic trainers affects outcome on the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) examination.

Method . Results from the Athletic Training Mentor Questionnaire and NATABOC examination test scores for each part (written, oral, written simulation) were used as variables within the study. The sample population for this study consisted of 119 participants who completed both sections of the required study information and delimiting questions applied to the population. Proper methods of selection were incorporated into the study to assure that a national population would …

11-18-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 9)

2003 -- 2004

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10-28-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 6)

2003 -- 2004

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10-21-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 5)

2003 -- 2004

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10-07-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 4)

2003 -- 2004

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09-16-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 21, Issue 2)

2003 -- 2004

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Memorandum Of Argument, Supreme Court Of Canada, In Re James R. Demers, Jeffrey C. Tuomala

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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A Discipleship Model For Missionaries Establishing Churches In Thailand, Yong Woong Lee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This project focuses on using a discipleship program for new church plants in Thailand. This is one way to help accomplish world evangelization. This author's experience in Thailand has been under the ministry of Global Partners (GP) and his ministry includes both church planting and campus ministry.

The author develops an indigenous discipleship model for missionaries and the Thai church leaders to use based on the surveys and interviews. A successful mission program depends on training faithful and powerful native leaders.

Discipleship Training through effective and Biblical methods is the best way to shift the Thai Christian's paradigm which is …

Educational Implications Of Three Models Of Learning, Maria Childress

Senior Honors Theses

Learning preferences as defined by Rita and Kenneth Dunn, Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, and Walter Barbe and Raymond Swassing's learning modalities model are discussed. The historical progression of home education is related to an overview of the curriculum options available to home educators. Learning modalities are applied to home education in order to give parents practical advice and help for teaching their children. The Swassing-Barbe Modality Index was given to home school parents and children in order to identify their learning modalities.

Jonathan Edwards' Life: More Than A Sermon, Matthew Ryan Martin

Senior Honors Theses

Jonathan Edwards, born, (1703-1758), was a great man. He is often known only for a sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This is unfortunate because followers of Christ should know this man's life. This paper focuses on Jonathan Edwards as a godly family man and on his missiological work.

An emphasis is not carefully analyzed by many. The research for this essay originated from the author's desire to know more about Mr. Edwards. The texts studied are The works of Jonathan Edwards, along with many scholarly books and essays. The main modern books used are from Perry …

Eating Disorders And Attachment, Erica Lynn Fidler

Senior Honors Theses

Eating disorders have become extremely common in today's society. The individuals most commonly affected by eating disorders have been women. This is often the result of societal demands, and can be greatly influenced by the relationships a woman has with her parents. The purpose of this study was to focus specifically on the father-daughter relationship of college women diagnosed with an eating disorder compared to those without a diagnosed eating disorder. Additionally, the romantic attachment styles of both sets of young women were explored. College women from a private university in the southeast were administered a demographic survey, the Adult …

The Implications Of Emotional/Behavioral Disorder In The Classroom, Stephanie Barber

Senior Honors Theses

Strategies of classroom intervention for emotional/behavioral disordered (EBD) children were investigated. The definition of EBD is provided, in addition to background information concerning EBD, including manifestation of EBD, possible causes, racial and gender trends, and current levels of education achieved by EBD students. Through a review of literature, a number of intervention strategies were found to be effective, including behavior management systems, social skills instruction, modification of instruction and instructional materials, peer support, self-evaluation, and increased opportunity to respond. The collaborated information is intended to be used by educators in order to increase the EBD student's chance for academic success.

02-25-03 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 17)

2002 -- 2003

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Can Virtual Teacher Communities Be A Reality?, Randall S. Dunn

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In this paper I will discuss the effects of online communication on social connectivity and the development of community, as specifically related to teacher communities. I will begin by discussing differing constructions and aspects of the concept of community and the important role of connectivity in the development of community. I will then discuss modern technologies in the realm of CMC (Computer-Mediated Communication), the foundations of these technologies as actual tools for collaboration and community, and the role these technologies play in developing connectedness in communities. I will then draw out characteristics and value in virtual community interaction and its …

The Nature Of Holy Scripture In Roman Catholic Discussion From Vatican Ii To The New Catechism, John D. Morrison

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

Vatican II and Scripture while affirming traditional Catholic views, is still vague enough for divergent and radical views of the word of God. Gives an analysis of the views on Scripture by such RC theologians as Karl Rahner, Raymond Brown, Avery Dulles, and Richard Swinburne. Notes the clarifications made in the New Catechism.

Bible Answers For Almost All Your Questions, Elmer L. Towns

Books

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The Leadership Assumptions Of American Statesmen During The Federal Convention And Ratification Debates 1787-1789, Darin L. Gerdes

Faculty Dissertations

This study sought to ascertain and analyze the leadership assumptions of American Statesmen during the Constitutional Convention and ratification debates. The researcher examined the primary source public debates from 1787-1789. This study identified the Statesmen’s view of leadership, which emerged from their writings and debates. Their assumptions were classified into assumptions on the nature of man, the nature of power, the nature of the people, the nature of government, and the nature of society. The Statesmen’s views were then compared and contrasted to contemporary leadership literature.

Six Parents Describe Ideal Adult Lives For Their Children With Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Barbara A. White

Faculty Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to investigate parents' perceptions of ideal adult lives for their children with significant cognitive challenges. Additionally, this researcher investigated what role disability played in participants' concepts of ideal adult lives for their children with disabilities. For the purpose of this dissertation, significant cognitive challenge was defined as a person having an IQ below 50 and an expected need of 24 hour a day care during adulthood. Six participants were chosen. Each participant received a copy of the interview protocol before the interviews. Each parent participated in two face-to-face interviews and one follow up telephone …

George H. Nash: The Conservative Intellectual Movement In America Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Impact Of A Young-Earth Creationist Apologetics Course On Student Creation Worldview, Tom Henderson, Steve Deckard, David A. Dewitt

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Science educators holding an evolutionary worldview are concerned about the teaching of young -Earth creationism (YEC) and generally oppose its presentation in public schools. This paper examines the influence of a YEC apologetics course on Creation and evolution worldview attitudes of Liberty University students. The creation worldview test (CWT) was administered and a total scale score along with three subscales scores in theology, science and age were analyzed. Student pre-test scores indicated some weaknesses, suggesting departure from a solid YEC worldview. Following the course, students shifted significantly toward stronger agreement with the YEC position in total score, science and age. …

Victor Davis Hanson: Mexifornia: A State Of Becoming: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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René Girard: Mimesis And Violence Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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James Chowning Davies: When Men Revolt And Why: Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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12-10-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 12)

2002 -- 2003

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10-08-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 6)

2002 -- 2003

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Theistic Belief And Positive Epistemic Status: A Comparison Of Alvin Plantinga And William James, David J. Baggett

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

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09-03-02 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 20, Issue 1)

2002 -- 2003

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