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Untangling Scripture From The Philosophies Of Men, Mark Bukowski

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Terryl Givens’ masterful work Wrestling the Angel takes on the daunting task of examining the history of Christian belief while also examining the worldly philosophies which shaped its scriptural interpretation. As in the biblical story of Jacob’s struggle with the angel, we all must forge our own testimonies while confronting a secular world including godless philosophies. Sometimes testimony wins, and tragically sometimes the world wins and a testimony is lost. In dealing with this intellectual “matter unorganized,” interpretation of the secular philosophy becomes the key. With the right interpretation, philosophies deemed “secular” or “godless” can be seen as helpful and …

Latter-Day Saint Youths’ Construction Of Sacred Texts, Eric D. Rackley

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

The texts that religious youth negotiate are often deeply embedded in their sociocultural practices, which can have profound influences on their religious literacy development, construction and manifestation of religious identities, and the development of their faith. Yet, although 85% of American youth claim a specific religious tradition, literacy research has not explored how these youth construct their views of sacred texts. In this two-year qualitative study of the literacy practices of nine Latter-day Saint youth, interviews and observations were used to explore what texts these youth considered sacred and how their views of these texts were informed by their religiocultural …

The Stromata Vol. 57, No. 1, Calvin Theological Seminary

Stromata (1956-2020)

Inside This Issue

4- The Relevance of Kuyper and Bavinck to the Creation-Evolution Debate by Thiago Silva

17- Hebrew Word Studies by Students of D301 – Hebrew Fundamentals

54- Jeremiah 23:1-8: The Righteous Branch by Emily Sajdak

74- Orienting Hope: Retaining Space for a Distinctively Christian Hope by Cody Hinkle

Book Reviews, David Bundy, Moe Moe Nyunt, Brian Shockey, Michael Tavey, Zachariah S. Motts, Ryan K. Giffin, Bejamin D. Espinoza, Kevin Burr, Benson Gob, Shivraj K. Mahendra, Timothy J. Christian, Jeremy B. Griffin, Samuel Sidjabat, Rachel L. Coleman, Isaiah Allen, Babatunde Oladimeji

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Corruption And Inequality: Narratives And Implications In Nigeria And South Africa, Kira Albiez

Theses & ETDs

This thesis examines the role of corruption and inequality on development in Nigerian and South Africa. I evaluate several prevailing approaches to these issues and incorporate more critical, contemporary, and localized research. Most past work on corruption and inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa is incomplete because it often fails to incorporate many of the more complicated social and cultural components within this relationship. While this thesis does not come to a firm conclusion, it does highlight the importance of challenging dominant narratives that can be biased and conceptually limited.

“Speak Up, Dance, And Don’T Fuck Idiots:” Individual Contribution And Collective Knowledge In Rookie Mag, Patricia Elizabeth Johnson

Theses & ETDs

This thesis explores four methods of autobiographical writing found on Rookie Mag, a digital and physical publication occupying the intangible space between girls searching for community on the internet. The interface of the site, coupled with the refraction of self made possible through the computer screen, allows readers to absorb others’ stories, broadening the definition of girlhood. Rookie Mag prioritizes autobiographical, confessional writing to make public the private experiences understood to be “universal” for Rookie readers and, in doing so, instigates bonds between readers and writers who may never meet in the physical world. On Rookie, advice columns build community …

Beyond ‘The One’: Sexual Orientation And Attitudes Towards Consensual Non-Monogamy, Kay Saffe

Theses & ETDs

This thesis explores the differing attitudes college students from a public liberal arts college in Florida have towards consensual non-monogamous romantic relationships. Participants completed a survey, which assessed their attitudes towards three types of consensual non-monogamy: polyamory, open relationships, and swinging. Polyamory is defined as a type of non-monogamous relationship orientation in which it is considered acceptable to love more than one person and emphasis is placed on openness and honesty within one's relationships. Open relationships are defined as relationships that are not sexually monogamous and permit outside sexual entanglements, but not loving or romantic relationships. Swinging is defined as …

Paradoxes In Practice: Western Ideologies Of African Wilderness In Books And On Land, Mary Koehnk

Theses & ETDs

The 1950s marked the beginning of the British colonial effort to preserve natural landscapes of East Africa for their material and aesthetic value. In order for these landscapes to be deemed as valuable, a very specific ideology of an African wilderness was constructed. This ideology was solidified in part by the growing popularity of literature emphasizing the value of wilderness in the wake of an increasingly developing world. Using romanticized imagery of lands devoid of any human influence, this vision was exported to the Serengeti Plains of East Africa. Colonial preservationists shaped the protection of landscapes strictly according to this …

Visual Hybridity: Brazilian Beetles And Histories Of Representation, Laura Costa

Theses & ETDs

Under the guise of scientific exploration, enthusiasm surrounding 17th century insect collecting worked to reinforce the powers of European colonial imperialism. By considering the implications of the commercial consumption of indigenous items, including beetles, flowers, chocolate and sugar, I have taken a closer look at Dutch Golden Age still life painting, which acted as an extension of global trade. I have considered these phenomena utilizing the theories of anthropophagy and hybridity. The theory from Oswald Andrade’s Manifesto Antropofago acknowledges the colonial history of Brazil by consuming hegemonic European ideas and transforming them to create a uniquely postcolonial Brazilian cultural identity. …

“He Asked If I Knew Anything About The Universe. And I Told Him No”: Alien Abductions In American Literature, Stephen James Fleming

Theses & ETDs

Stories about aliens saturate American culture, but few critics explore them as figures that span decades and genres and that reveal a great deal about the people who are drawn to alien imagery. This thesis examines aliens in two ways: as very real extraterrestrial beings sexually assaulting abductees and assimilating into humanity; and as fictional responses to our fears of the racial Other. I speak to cultural studies scholars, since the abduction masterplot takes on the issues of social anxieties, conspiracy, politics, and entertainment history, also found in canonical literature. The first chapter traces the evolution of nonfiction abduction narratives, …

Music To Whose Ears? The Effects Of Cognitive Load On Preferential Judgment Of Certain Pitch-Intervals, Jackson Hughes

Theses & ETDs

Western listeners tend to exhibit a preference for consonant music. Many have argued that this preference is innate, citing ideas like roughness theory and pitch-interval frequency ratio theory as evidence that the perception of consonance is governed by specific acoustic properties inherent to consonant intervals. However, another line of research suggests that perceptions of consonance and dissonance are based more upon expectations generated by previous music experience. Though much study has been conducted in this field, a gap exists concerning the depth of the cognitive processes through which musical stimuli are judged as consonant or dissonant. In an experiment designed …

"Fascinated By Food And Overjoyed At Weight Loss:” An Ethnographic Exploration Of Symbol, Power, And Belonging On Myproana.Com, Hedda Cooper

Theses & ETDs

The goal of this project is to explore why people join and participate in a pro-eating disorder forum on the Internet, myproana.com. The analysis considers both insider perceptions of the site and how the website relates to the situation of having and eating disorder in cultural context. Existing research on pro-eating disorder Internet forums has often taken an unnecessarily condemnatory stance towards the already stigmatized group. Historical analysis of shifting interpretations of eating disorders throughout time provides background to contemporary research. Analysis of this research informed the construction of an ethnographic observation of myproana.com. Observation resulted in the conclusions that …

Rave, Symbol, Ritual And Cyborg: The Nature Of Post-Technological Spiritual Experience, Shelby Grey Felder

Theses & ETDs

This thesis explores Raves, which are all-night dance parties in secret locations, are particularly based around Electronic Dance Music. Raves usually feature loud, bass-heavy music, sex, substance use, rituals, dancing and community. Since there are illegal elements involved, as well as young adults and even sometimes youth involvement, most academic understandings of rave and rave culture ignore the blatantly ritualistic, transcendent, and I argue, religious elements of these unique experiences. In light of ritual theory, philosophy of religion, and the religiosity of technology, I ask if these raves are in fact, religious. I first define religion, according to Clifford Geertz, …

Living Office In A Living Communtiy: A Proposal For A Tribal Historical Preservation Office Based Archaeology, Garrett R. Murto

Theses & ETDs

In the last two decades there have been simultaneous calls in the field of archaeology for increased interaction and collaboration with indigenous communities as well as for new, pragmatic methodological approaches. By reviewing the history and literature of Indigenous archaeology theory and through ethnographic participant observations and interviews of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Historical Preservation Office (THPO) both of these calls can be answered. By synthesizing Indigenous theory and ethnography, the pragmatic model of THPO-Based archaeology emerges as the most effective approach to the archaeology of the ancestral sites of federally recognized tribes in the United States.

Cosplay At The Con: The Negotiation Of Text, Identity, And Performance, L. Blackburn

Theses & ETDs

This thesis explores cosplay at two Florida conventions and approaches cosplay as a fandom production and as a performance. I discuss how cosplay functions in the convention space as a fan production that interprets mass media and creates new meanings and texts, working with Fiske’s analysis of active audiences in Television Culture. I also explore how cosplay performance is negotiated within the social space of the convention, which is approached using language produced by Richard Schechner in his book Between Anthropology and Theatre. Through participant-observation at the 2014 conventions of Chibi-Pa and Holiday Matsuri and unstructured interviews with cosplayers, I …

Making A Monster: The Discourse Surrounding The Human/Shark Interaction, Anthony Peters

Theses & ETDs

The discourse surrounding the interaction between humans and sharks can be understood as a dialogue between popular culture and the scientific community. Examining the current state of this discourse, it would seem that the concept of the "shark" produces a negative, fearful image in American society. This paper posits that this negative connotation is due to the shark filling a cultural archetype of "Man vs. Monster". The essay traces this archetype from a possible origin in 1749, and culminates in the film release of Jaws in 1975. In addition, this discourse between these communities can have real impact on shark …

Activity, Home Range, And Diet Of Semi-Free Ranging Lemurs, Jessica Rowley

Theses & ETDs

This study examines Ringtailed, Mongoose, and Red Ruffed lemurs in an 8.7 acre forest in Southwest Florida. Weekly observations were conducted to record lemur activity (resting, social behavior, foraging, and moving) nearest neighbor, GPS location, and eating behavior including plant part and plant species. All three species engaged in resting behavior more than social behavior, moving, or foraging and were also near a conspecific more than being in contact or far away. Range maps were generated and showed that the Mongoose lemurs were almost completely within the range of Ringtailed lemurs. The Red Ruffed lemurs’ range was mostly on the …

Effects Of Oil On Behavior And Cognition Of The Sand Fiddler Crab, Uca Pugilator (Bosc 1802) (Crustacea; Malacostraca; Decapoda; Ocypodidae), Kristine Jones

Theses & ETDs

The effects of oil exposure on the behavior and cognitive ability of the sand fiddler crab, Uca pugilator, were studied. Sixty specimens of U. pugilator from Sarasota Bay in Sarasota, Florida. were contained for 5 weeks prior to the experiment in a quarantine tank. Specimens were randomly asigned to groups, and half were exposed to mineral oil (substitute for crude oil) topically applied to in their enclosure. Righting response, locomotion, incline performance, maximim angle performance, burrowing, and defensive responses were tested. Results of the experimental specimens compared to the control specimens were significant in all areas. These results are consistent …

“Foreign In A Domestic Sense”: An Examination Of Changes And Continuities In Factors Shaping Puerto Rican Emigration To The U.S. Mainland, Gerina Gjergji

Theses & ETDs

This thesis examines emigration from Puerto Rico to the mainland U.S. with the aim of uncovering the factors that account for the large exodus of people from 1898 to present. A review of how major theories of migration have developed over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries suggests several potential explanatory factors. The case analysis is based on the study of Puerto Rican economic and political history, which shapes the socio-economic conditions that drive migration. After a review of earlier waves of migration, the analysis focuses in more depth on the current cycle of migration. An appraisal of migratory movements, government …

Bs In Marketing 2016, Nova Southeastern University

Undergraduate Programs Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Species Identification Of Golden And Bald Eagle Talons Using Morphometrics, Avery J. Appleton, R. Christopher O'Brien, Pepper W. Trail

Forensic Science Publications

The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are the largest avian predators in North America, and are thus species of great ecological importance and cultural significance. There is a long history of human use of eagle body parts, and this use continues today: Bald and Golden eagles are among the North American birds most affected by the illegal wildlife trade. Detached eagle talons are often recovered in both law enforcement and archaeological contexts, but data to allow morphological identification of these talons have been lacking. This study documents measureable differences in the morphology of Bald Eagle and …

Anty 101h.01c: Anthropology And The Human Experience, Rebecca J. Wood

University of Montana Course Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Performance, Adaptation, Identity: Cantonese Opera Costumes In Vancouver, Canada, Jean L. Kares

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

Photographs of the 1936 Vancouver Jubilee Parade show Chinese men and women wearing Cantonese opera costumes that appear to be similar, if not identical, to ones in the collection of the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. In this highly public forum, they portray the role of “Chineseness” for the non-Chinese audience, reference the power of temple festival dramas, and assert their presence and aspiration to be accepted by mainstream society. By reconfiguring costumes for public display, Chinese immigrants employed material culture in a strategy of performance, adaptation, and identity. This connects to matters still pertinent today: …

Exploring Origins: The Technical Analysis Of Two Yoruba Masquerade Costumes At The National Museum Of African Art, Rebecca Summerour, Odile Madden

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

Egúngún masquerades are traditions in which composite ensembles are worn and danced to commemorate lineage ancestors in West African Yoruba communities. This technical analysis of two 20th century Egúngún in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art (NMAfA), referred to as 2005-2-1 and 2009-15-1 (fig. 1), investigates materials in these colorful costumes. The Yoruba are a cultural group rooted in Southwestern Nigeria, Benin, and Togo with a diaspora in Africa and the Americas. In their traditional belief system, Egúngún are the embodiment of lineage ancestors. Fully concealed maskers incarnate individual or collective spirits, providing opportunity for the …

Tradition And Transition: The Changing Fortunes Of Barkcloth In Uganda, Sarah Worden

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Scottish travellers, missionaries and colonial officials were among the first Europeans to visit east and central Africa. The objects they collected whilst living amongst those whose customs and traditions were so unfamiliar, form the backbone of the National Museum of Scotland’s early ethnographic collections. These collections are tied into the complex historical relationships between Scotland and Africa, however, it is often the case that little was documented regarding the collectors particular collecting strategies or acquisition. In these collections is a type of cloth, barkcloth, a material which predates weaving and is probably …

Abstracts & Author Biographies For Textile Society Of America, 15th Biennial Symposium (2016): Crosscurrents: Land, Labor, And The Port

Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings

Dr. Heather J Abdelnur, Ph.D.

Reena Aggarwal

Patricia Alvarez

Cecilia Anderson

Emily Anderson

Lynne Anderson

Jaiya A Anka

Adebowale Biodun Areo and Margaret Olugbemisola Areo

Margaret Olugbemisola Areo and Adebowale Biodun Areo

David Arrellanes

Jenny Balfour-Paul

Suzi Ballenger

Ruth Barnes

Jody Benjamin

Carole F. Bennett

Julie Berman

Noga Bernstein

Medha Bhatt

Amy Bogansky

Elaine Bourque

Laurie A Brewer

Carrie Brezine

Donna Brown

Sarah S. Broomfield

Susan Brown

Heather R Buechler

Shelby A Burchett

Tara R Bursey

Bonnie S. Carter

Nynne J Christoffersen

Laura Cochrane

Lia Cook

Françoise Cousin

Jamie Credle

Maria Curtis

Pamela I Cyril-Egware

Sonja K Dahl

Mary Lou …

Suffolk Alumni Magazine, Fall 2016, Suffolk University

Suffolk University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Spiritual Leadership In Modern-Day Native American Culture And Approaches To Native American Religion And Christianity, Christine Diindiisi-Wallette Mccleave

Theses and Graduate Projects

This qualitative study focuses on the modern-day approaches to Native American religion and Christianity in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metro area. The spiritual leaders interviewed were asked about the varieties of spirituality practices in the Native American community today, the potential conflicts or areas of compatibility among these various spiritual practices, and the role of spiritual practices in cultural revitalization and community activism. The results of thestudy present a spectrum of spiritual practices and approaches to Native American religion and Christianity including those who practice Christianity exclusively, those who blend Christianity with Native culture and practices, and those who practice …

Building A Successful Youth Soccer Academy: Key Leadership Tactics Of Expert Coaches, Evan Fuhs

Theses and Graduate Projects

This study examines the actions of successful soccer coaches in changing team culture. More specifically, in-depth interviews were conducted with eight coaches who met criteria for expertise and success. In order to discern the particular tactics these coaches used to build a successful team culture from the ground up, the interview guide was derived from a conceptual framework that was based on the theoretical tenets of transformational leadership and organizational culture change, as well as practical research of those subjects in the athletic arena. The findings are reported and provide support for the utility of transformational leadership tactics and change …

Female Perceptions Of Islam In Today’S Morocco, Fatima Sadiqi

Journal of Feminist Scholarship

This paper is based on a survey, 25 interviews, and observation. According to the results so far, Islam means three things for women in today’s Morocco: faith, culture, and politics. Islam as faith is generally perceived as a personal relationship with God. Such a relationship is seen as both rewarding and empowering, but also private. Women who perceive Islam as faith observe the Islamic rituals and may or may not wear the veil. Women’s perception of Islam as faith is a rather poorly understood topic in research in a heavily space-based patriarchy, probably because of its intimate relationship with the …