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Household Altars In Contemporary Japan: Rectifying Buddhist "Ancestor Worship" With Home Décor And Consumer Choice, John Nelson

Theology & Religious Studies

In Japan, where organized religion is increasingly viewed with a critical eye, one of the country’s most enduring social and religious traditions—commemorating ancestral spirits—is undergoing rapid change. The highly competitive market for household altars is the source of innovative and sometimes radical concepts that represent a paradigm shift in how families and individuals should interact with ancestral spirits. No longer catering to guidelines from mainstream Buddhist denominations about altar style and function, companies building and marketing contemporary altars (gendai butsudan) present a highly-refined product that not only harmonizes with modern interior designs but also emphasizes individual preferences and spirituality in …

Finding Faith: Ghana, The Netherlands, And My Year Abroad, Elissa Vinnik

Macalester International

No abstract provided.

2007-2008 President's Report, Mardi Mileham, Laura Davis

Presidential Reports

The Linfield College President's Annual Report is a collection of information about the year in review, including academics, student life and athletics, enrollment, finances, philanthropy, and leadership.

Stonehill Alumni Magazine Winter 2008, Stonehill College Office Of Communications And Media Relations

Stonehill Alumni Magazine

This issue of the magazine includes the following features:

• Alumni Explore Ireland: A group of 48 Stonehill graduates, their family members, and friends visited Ireland as part of Stonehill's inaugural Alumni Travel Program last fall. Professor Richard Finnegan '64 shared his expertise about all things Irish during the nine-day excursion.
• From Classroom to Courtroom: Professor Robert Rosenthal met with students to discuss his high profile forensic economics work at a recent Faculty Table dinner. In this Q&A, he reflects on his career, including his involvement in a current Mafia-related trial in New York City.
• Plans, Hopes & Dreams: Anticipation is …

From Higher Education To Work In West Virginia 2007, George Hammond, Sebastian Leguizamon

Bureau of Business & Economic Research

No abstract provided.

West Virginia Work And Wages By Major, Gender, And Race 2006, George Hammond, Sebastian Leguizamon

Bureau of Business & Economic Research

No abstract provided.

2008-2010 College Catalog, St. Norbert College

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Virginia Commonwealth University Fall Commencement Program [2008], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

The Redwood, V.104 2007-2008, Santa Clara University

The Redwood

No abstract provided.

Southern Accent September 2008 - April 2009, Southern Adventist University

Southern Accent - Student Newspaper

Southern Adventist University's newspaper, Southern Accent, for the academic year of 2008-2009.

2008 - 2009, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2008 - 2009, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (Stem) Education: Background, Federal Policy, And Legislative Action, Jeffrey J. Kuenzi

Congressional Research Service Reports

There is growing concern that the United States is not preparing a sufficient number of students, teachers, and practitioners in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A large majority of secondary school students fail to reach proficiency in math and science, and many are taught by teachers lacking adequate subject matter knowledge.

When compared to other nations, the math and science achievement of U.S. pupils and the rate of STEM degree attainment appear inconsistent with a nation considered the world leader in scientific innovation. In a recent international assessment of 15-year-old students, the U.S. ranked 28th in …

Yul Annual Report; 2007-2008, Yale University Library

Yale University Library Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Koiné 2008, Connecticut College

Connecticut College Yearbooks

This is a digitized version of Koiné, the student yearbook of Connecticut College. It has been divided into sections for ease of access.

To download a copy of the entire book, use the "full-text" link - these files are large and may take some time.

Law & Health Care Newsletter, V. 16, No. 1, Fall 2008

Law & Health Care Newsletter

No abstract provided.

2008-2009 Bulletin Of Information - Undergraduate, Seattle University

Bulletin of Information

No abstract provided.

The (Im)Possibilities Of Levinas For Christian Theology: The Search For A Language Of Alterity, Glenn J. Morrison

Theology Book Chapters

The paper aims to show how Levinas’ philosophy opens up a style of thinking and suggests a vocabulary of expression that can serve Christian theology, especially by opening the possibility of a language of alterity, or radical “otherness”, in theology. At the very risk of falling into the language of onto-theology, the paper will make use of a number of Levinasian notions to enhance Hans Urs von Balthasar’s theological reading of John 20:19-23 and his analogy of the transcendentals. The sense of the non-phenomenality of Christ’s otherness will be pivotal to our inquiry and our hope to unite theological language …

Walking Different Pathways: Coming To Know Our Own Journey Better, Diane Jonte-Pace

Religious Studies

Santa Clara's new Core Curriculum, scheduled for launch in Fall 2009, resonates powerfully with the vision of General Congregation Thirty- Five.

Angel In The Architecture: Course Management Software And Collaborative Teaching, Andrea Pappas, Stephen Carroll, Dolores Laguardia

Art and Art History

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Kristina Lacelle-Peterson's Liberating Tradition: Women’S Identity And Vocation In Christian Perspective, Melanie Springer Mock

Faculty Publications - Department of English

Excerpt: "Kristina LaCelle-Peterson’s Liberating Tradition: Women’s Identity and Vocation in Christian Perspective provides such a primer in biblical egalitarianism. LaCelle- Peterson, an associate professor of religion at Houghton College, does a credible job of outlining the important arguments for why Christianity has traditionally excluded women from equality with men and for why women need to be released from the narrow roles in religious institutions where they have for too long been held."

Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate And Professional Programs Bulletin [2008], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Bulletins

Graduate and professional programs bulletin for Virginia Commonwealth University for the academic year 2008-2009. It includes information on academic regulations, degree requirements, course offerings, faculty, academic calendar, and tuition and expenses for graduate programs.

“Days Of Miracle And Wonder”: The Faith Of Sam Harris And The End Of Religion, Gregory L. Smith

Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 1989–2011

Review of Sam Harris. The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason.

Editor's Introduction, Debating Evangelicals, Louis Midgley

Review of Books on the Book of Mormon 1989–2011

No abstract provided.

Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae: Images And Identity, Jayme Hennessy

Mercy Illuminates

No abstract provided.

An Authentic Human Being With A 17th C. Flair: Fenelon Spiritual Letters And Existentialism, Megan Levy

Theology Conference Papers

This is an invitation for the mind and the heart to cross the threshold into another dimension in time and explore the parallels between Existential Psychotherapy concepts and Fenelon’s Christian Spiritual Letters written 300 years ago. Christianity and Existentialism are “individualistic” approaches focused on self-awareness, self-responsibility, and ownership to facilitate personal change; both ask for commitment, and none of them offer easy ways or painless quests. Christian spiritual letters as a personal growth tool are centred on Jesus, a self-actualizer, who fits every characteristic described by Maslow.

Lawrence University Course Catalog, 2008-2009, Lawrence University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Webquests Revisited: A Variation On An Online Inquiry Model, Derek Keever

MA TESOL Collection

WebQuests are a popular framework for guided, web-based inquiry. The primary goals of WebQuests are to help students develop higher-level thinking skills and knowledge application. This paper describes WebQuests and the rationale for using them. It presents modifications to the WebQuest model drawing primarily from Schema Theory and Experiential Learning. A revised model demonstrates how WebQuests can be used for cultural inquiry.

The Impact Of Computer Security Policy Content Elements On Mitigating Phishing Attacks, Mark D. Ciampa

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Computer security remains a fundamental problem for computer users and organizations. One of the most common types of attacks is "phishing", which is the act of tricking the user into divulging confidential information. Different strategies have been proposed to protect users from phishing. These include eliminating the threat, warning users about the threat, and training users to not provide confidential information. Each of these strategies has proven to be marginally effective. Some organizations are now using written security policies to influence user behavior in defending against phishing attacks. This study employed empirical research methods on participants to determine the effectiveness …

Southern Adventist University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2009, Southern Adventist University

Catalog, Undergraduate

Southern Adventist University's undergraduate catalog for the academic year 2008-2009.

Southern Adventist University Graduate Catalog 2008-2009, Southern Adventist University

Catalog, Graduate

Southern Adventist University's graduate catalog for the academic year 2008-2009.