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Totally Devoted: Developing A Holistic Spiritual Formation Course For Western Christian College, Stanley N. Helton

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This thesis reports research results from a learning community composed of faculty, support staff, ministry leaders, and students who collaborated in a professor’s development of a new course proposal in Christian spiritual formation at Western Christian College in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The professor used qualitative research methods in the analysis and evaluation of the data produced by the group. The outcome of the project was ethnographic data that informed the creation of the course proposal that included new course application, course syllabus with course schedule, planned activities, bibliography, initial classroom assignments, and initial assessment tools.

A Postmodern Story Of Meaning Making In A Residence Life Organization: A Transformational Change Process, Pamela Graglia

Dissertations

Current research on change and transformation in higher education frequently relies on models which “clean up” the messy process of creating change into easily consumed lists of strategies. However these reductive strategies may be incomplete and alternatives which provide a more complex picture of the process of change have been suggested. Additionally, while sensemaking has been identified as critical to transformation, little research exists on meaning making during change processes in higher education settings.

Using social constructivist epistemology and a postmodern theoretical framework, the purpose of this qualitative inquiry was to explore how individuals in a higher education organization make …

Theme And Structure In Isaiah 28-33 A Unified And Coherent Reading Centered On Chapter 30, G. Vincent Medina

Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation

Medina, G. Vincent “Theme and Structure in Isaiah 28–33: A Unified and Coherent Reading Centered on Ch. 30.” Ph.D. diss., Concordia Seminary, 2009. 260 pp.

This dissertation represents an attempt to demonstrate that Isaiah 28–33 is a compositional unity with structural and thematic coherence. Beginning with the widely recognized structuring function of the six hôy-oracles found in this section of Isaiah (Isa 28:1; 29:1; 29:15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1), the dissertation seeks to discover a deeper and more comprehensive structuring principle. It argues that Isaiah 30 is the center of Isaiah 28–33, and that 30:15–18 is the central passage. This thesis …

The Echo: April 24, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

Campus Police address thefts – Shane Claiborne to speak for justice – In Brief – Butler conference brings scholars together – Experimental course gets students’ touch – Walking the walk – Sigma Beta Treasure Hunt – “Smoke” brings humorous change of pace – The Bubble – English classes welcome immigrants – World Voices – International Mosaic highlights diversity – New study abroad programs – Around the World in 30 Seconds – Twitter – You are now entering the Twittersphere! – Unbound: Zondervan visits the future – Noise Youth Conference 2009 – ‘State of Play’ brings newspapers back to life – …

One Body, Washed, Frederick A. Niedner

Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers

(excerpt) So much that adults do and say makes little sense in the minds of children. I can’t imagine that I was the only small child of Christian parents who ever puzzled over the oddity of a day that came once a year, just before Easter. It was Monday Thursday, a day that was somehow two days of the week at once. Like the official lyrics of several hymns I’d memorized by hearing them sung repeatedly, the name of this peculiar Thursday got straightened out, at least partially, when I learned to read. Even though “Maundy” made no sense, it …

The Murray Ledger And Times, April 14, 2009, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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The Benefits Of Socio-Rhetorical Analysis For Expository Preaching, Joseph R. Buchanan

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Over the past twenty years, the field of Biblical studies has witnessed a marked increase in the interest devoted to the subject of socio-rhetorical analysis. Much of the work done one this subject reveals that it has great potential for shedding new light on the Biblical text. However, in order for this type of analysis to reach its maximum value for the church it must be integrated with the field of homiletics. Surprisingly, a review of the literature reveals that little attention has been given to showing how this type of analysis can be incorporated into the ministry expository preaching. …

The Classic, Spring 2009, Public Relations

The Classic, 2000-2009

Zwemer View: Hope in Uncertain Times; In Box; Service Honor Roll; Strategic Thinking; A Summer Abroad; Stage Success; Bid Up; Of Course: Work Force; Bye, Bear; Research Awards; Rockin' Summer; And the Winner is...; A-List; Face Value: Tim Huffman; Tour de Force; Reel Gold; 1000 Words: Splash; Red Zone; Don't Tell My Ma; Land of Opportunity; Sacrificing for the American Dream; Road to Understanding; Road Trip!; Red Ties; Class Notes; New Arrivals; Marriages; Teen Mentor; A Generous Life; Preaching Peace; Classic Thoughts: New Home; Be Counted; Spring Service

Jesus And The Trinity, Lois E. Malcolm

Faculty Publications

In the New Testament and in the work of contemporary Trinitarian theologians, the experience and power of the Spirit emerge as central features in understanding the relation between the Father and the Son and the meaning of the Trinity.

The Northwest Corner Of Heaven: A History Of Cascade College, Gary L. Tandy

Faculty Publications - Department of English

This is not a history that I wanted to write—at least not yet. When I moved my family to Portland in the summer of 1994 to become a charter faculty member of Cascade College, the future looked bright. After the closure of Columbia Christian College in 1993, much excitement had been generated among Northwest supporters of Christian education when Oklahoma Christian University agreed to lend its accreditation to a branch campus to operate on the site of the former college.

As one of the “pioneer” faculty members, I was encouraged by the support expressed for the college by the church …

Taking Aim, Liberty University

April/May 2009

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Alumni Snapshot: David Beauregard, Liberty University

April/May 2009

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The Seven Seals Of The Apocalypse: Medieval Texts In Translation, Francis X. Gumerlock

TEAMS Commentary Series

Filling today's religious book market are Apocalypse commentaries teaching that the seven seals of Revelation 5–8 describe tragedies that are to take place in the last days. Medieval Europeans, on the other hand, thought very differently about the seven seals. Some used the seven seals for catechetical purposes and associated them with seven major events in the life of Christ or seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Other medieval writers taught that the seven seals contained symbols about life in the church between the first and second comings of Christ. Still others viewed the seals as milestones in the grand …

Life After Death

Shabbat Shalom: A Journal for Jewish-Christian Reconciliation

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Interview With Jeremiah Wright, Arlen Parsa

Chicago Anti-Apartheid Movement

Length: 175 minutes

Oral history interview of Jeremiah Wright by Arlen Parsa

Rev. Wright begins by describing his family, his “atypical” childhood, and his early aspirations to become a seminary professor. He explains the impact that the civil rights sit-ins had on his perspective and direction of his career path, attending college, joining the military, and entering the seminary. He explains how he became involved in the anti-Apartheid movement through his acquaintance with South African students in Chicago, his participation in TransAfrica and Commission for Racial Justice, and his involvement in divestment efforts within the churches. He reviews the history …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2009, John W. Cooper, Ronald J. Nydam, John Rottman, Mary Hulst

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Prayer
3 - Can Prayer Really Change Things? by John W. Cooper
5 - God Hears the Prayers of Many by Ron Nydam
6 - A School of Love and Prayer by John Rottman
8 - “Amen!” by Mary Hulst
10 - Praying Around the World Roundtable Discussion

Departments
14 - Making Connections
15 - Continuing Education

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 44 No 1 - April 2009), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editor’s Notes - 7 / Articles / Religion in Biblical and Reformed Perspective by Paul J. Visser - 9 / The Missional Approach: Reconsidering Elenctics (Part 1) by Cornelis J. Haak - 37 / The Evangelistic Trialogue: Gospel Communication with the Holy Spirit by Brian A. De Vries - 49 / The Gospel in Word and Deed: Johan Herman Bavinck's Missiology and Its Application for Today by Pieter C. Tuit - 74 / Missiology: Some Reflections from Asian Contexts by Hidalgo B. Garcia - 94 / A Reformed Missional Perspective on Secularism and Pluralism in Africa: Their Impact on African …

Never Give Up, Stanley Hickerson

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Evangelism Lessons Learned Abroad That Have Implications At Home, Tom Steffen

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This article will address my journey in evangelism among the Ifugao of the Philippines and years of consulting and teaching on the topic at home and abroad. It will seek to take the things I've learned in cross-cultural settings and demonstrate possible implications and applications for a postmodern, post- Christian, post-literate, post-denominational, post-commitment generation in the USA.

You Could Say That Again: Examining The Probability Of Parallels Between Stephen And Moses In Acts 6-7, Samuel Cooper Smith

Senior Honors Theses

This thesis posits the idea that the author of Acts intentionally creates a literary parallel between Stephen and Moses. Comparative analysis seemingly confirms that Stephen is being portrayed as a parallel of Christ. However, little scholarly attention has been given to the possibility that the author of Acts 6-7 intentionally creates a connection between Stephen and Moses. Following an attempt to provide an objective foundation for asserting such parallels, the Stephen-Moses connections will be presented. Two implications follow from this parallel which impact the Stephen episode as well as the larger Acts narrative. The pertinent literature involves commentaries on the …

Jesus And The Eyewitnesses: The Gospels As Eyewitness Testimony, Richard Bauckham, Thomas A. Wayment

BYU Studies

Undoubtedly, Professor Richard Bauckham's most recent contribution will add life to an already thriving scholarly discussion on the historical foundations of the New Testament Gospels, particularly the Synoptic Gospels--Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Like others who have contributed to this field of study, Bauckham (professor of New Testament studies at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland) sets out to describe the sources used by the authors of the canonical Gospels, and, in doing so, provides a viable theory that has been met by exuberant praise and will certainly encounter significant rebuttals. In his own words, he states:

It is the contention …

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Review: Virtue And The Voice Of God: Towards Theology As Wisdom, John D. Morrison

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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Memorials 2009, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Reports Relating To The Sixtieth Annual Meeting Of The Society, James A. Borland

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

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The Murray Ledger And Times, February 28, 2009, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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The Echo: February 6, 2009, Taylor University

2008-2009 (Volume 96)

New SBP announced – In Brief – Upland shines at Sundance Festival – Student attend Obama inauguration – Police training gives Reade a shot of excitement – The Bubble – Lighthouse returns with new stories – World Voices – Violence in the Holy Land – Taylor partners with Samaritan’s feet – Around the World in 30 Seconds – What happens in j-term stays in j-term – Boys on campus keep warm and get cold – A love/hate relationship: the duality of J-Term – Getting lost in LOST: four seasons in four days – Top 8 Things You Missed during J-term …

Divine Physician Brings Humanity Back To Wholeness, Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

Cycle B liturgical readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary, February 8, 2009: Job 7:1-4; 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39.This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.

Staying On Course: School Of Religion Continues To Be Rudder Of The University, Liberty University

February/March 2009

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E.E. Cleveland Donates Priceless Collection, Rebecca May

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

The Trinity In Seventh-Day Adventist History, Merlin D. Burt

Faculty Publications

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