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Volume 36 — Developing Synodality: From Churches To The World, The Ecumencial Association Of Nigerian Theologians

Bulletin of Ecumenical Theology

Volume 36 of The Bulletin of Ecumenical Theology is available for purchase by contacting Dr. Peter Osuji at Duquesne University. After two years, issues are made freely available through the Duquesne Scholarship Collection.

• Editorial
• The Synthesis Report of the 2023 Synod on Synodality, James Chukwuma Okoye
• Theopolitics of Africae Munus and Theological Anthropology of Fratelli Tutti: Implications for Nigeria, Joseph Ogbonnaya
• Myth, Meaning, and Marginalization: Exploring the Smart India Mission, Socio-Economic Challenges, and the Purusha Suktam, Sebastian Madathummuriyil
• Lift Every Voice—The Influence of the African American Church: An Illustration of the Power of a Culturally Incarnated Witness, Charles Gilmer
• Religious …

Housing For Transgender And Gender Expansive People In The U.S. South, Aaron M. Kemmerer

Theses and Dissertations

Housing is a prominent issue for transgender and gender expansive (TGE) people around the world. There is a dearth of research about TGE people experiencing homelessness (TGE PEH) in the U.S. South. This dissertation aims to amplify the voices of TGE Southerners around the social concerns of housing and homelessness – this work also disrupts gendered and racialized narratives about housing injustice, exposing the salience of intersectional discrimination and cisgenderism in housing outcomes for TGE people. Using narrative and visual methods, this dissertation re-presents stories and recommendations from in-depth interview data collected from a small qualitative sample of Southern TGE …

Copley Library Annual Report 2023-2024, Helen K. And James S. Copley Library

Copley Library Annual Reports

Message from the Dean; Faculty: Martha Adkins, Millie Fullmer, Amanda Makula, Hugh Burkhart, Regina Gong, Amy Pham, Vanjury "V" Dozier; Roy and Marian Holleman Copley Library Student Assistant Scholarship; Copley Library Undergraduate Research Awards Winner; Copley Library Statistics; Top 10 Circulating LC Classification Subclasses Total Checkout; Top Ten Databases Used; Library Expenditures 2023-2024; Faculty Scholarship Presentations; Faculty Scholarship Publications

Humanitarian Disciplines In The Conditions Of Distance Learning At The Stage Of Higher Education Transformation In Ukraine, Kostiantyn Bohomaz, Liudmyla Sorokina, Zoia Voronova, Nataliia Valuieva, Natalia Kuzmenko

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

Humanities play a vital role in shaping intellectual, social, and emotional aspects in children. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of distance learning have transformed humanities education in Ukrainian universities. It is essential to examine the specific changes brought about by distance learning and their impact on humanities education in the country. The main research methods used were analysis, abstraction, and forecasting. The study reviewed the challenges faced by teachers and students in Ukraine regarding the introduction of digital technologies in education, particularly in the humanities. Furthermore, the role and possibilities of using technology in distance learning were described, as …

Heterochrony In The Interpretation Of Stained Glass Windows: A Case Study On Light In The Church Of Orsanmichele, R.J. Maupin

International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

In the last decade, scholars of medieval art have examined how the materiality of religious objects was seen to increase the sacredness of the rituals in which they were used. Christians in the Middle Ages understood that objects had the potential to move from the material (such as glass or gems) to the immaterial (the divine presence of God). While stained glass is a medium that is defined by the mutability of its material, scholars have focused primarily on the iconography of glass windows and the workshop practices of glaziers rather than phenomenological meanings. There is recognition of the visual …

“The Good Shepherd Discourse As Persuasive Speech (John 9:39-10:21)”, Craig R. Koester

Faculty Publications

The contributors to this volume move beyond 'standard' soteriological issues, addressing often-neglected aspects of the soteriology of John and Paul. They demonstrate how themes like wisdom, volition, freedom, and the role of angels form an integral part of soteriology.

2023-2024 Profile, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

2023-2024 issue of the Profile Website.

2024-2025 Common Data, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

2024-2025 issue of the Common Data.

Lawrence, Fall/Winter 2024, Lawrence University

Alumni Magazines

No abstract provided.

Promotional Brochure: Marian Forum, Spring 2024, University Of Dayton, International Marian Research Institute

Reports and Promotional Materials

Promotional flyer designed by Ann Zlotnik highlighting the 2024 Marian Forum and affiliated events including a Mass, a Mardi Gras celebration, a lecture titled "American Patroness: Marian Shrines and the Making of U.S. Catholicism" (Karen Park and Katherine Dugan), and the presentation of the 2024 Marianist Award to Thomas Landy of the College of the Holy Cross.

Penicillin And The Pope: Antimicrobial Resistance In Light Of Laudato Si’, Fred C. Tenover

Intersections of Science and Faith

Increasing antimicrobial resistance—that is the ability of bacteria to avoid the killing action of antibiotics—has become a global crisis, making some infections untreatable. Antibiotics, which are a natural resource, are frequently used indiscriminately, which increases the likelihood of resistance. Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ calls to use resources wisely and justly; this should include prudent use of antibiotics.

Front Matter

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

It’S Not The End Of The World; It’S Just The Apocalypse: The Book Of Revelation In The Book Of Mormon, Nicholas J. Frederick, Joseph M. Spencer

BYU Studies

Among the Book of Mormon’s most remarkable characteristics is its consistent interaction with the Bible. The Bible haunts this book, showing up in subtle allusions and type scenes as well as direct quotations both short and long. Further, the Book of Mormon explicitly reflects on the Bible’s historical origins, canonical shape, and scriptural destiny. As has long been recognized, the Book of Mormon’s most sustained interest is in the book of Isaiah. But at least one other biblical focus deserves detailed notice because it has a place of some privilege in the Book of Mormon: the book of Revelation. Indeed, …

Jesus And The Torah In Matthew Beyond Replacement Theology, Jordan Lavender

BYU Studies

The book of Matthew is a first-century Jewish text that reflects the debates and concerns of Second Temple Judaism, a period of Jewish religious practice lasting from the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple in the sixth century BC to its destruction by Roman forces in AD 70. The Gospel of Matthew’s position on the observance of the Torah, or Jewish law, has been the subject of scholarly debate, with some claiming that Matthew advocates for the observance of Jewish law and others arguing that the Gospel proposes abandoning the observance of Jewish law. This paper follows the scholars in the …

Front Matter

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Anti-Nephi-Lehi Mothers: What They Taught Their Stripling Sons, Julie A.P. Frederick

BYU Studies

When I first saw this shirt (see fig. 1), I was immediately taken with the contrast of the shirtless warriors in bodybuilder-type poses and the claim that these men with six-packs and bulging muscles were “momma’s boys.”1 I have always loved a clever juxtaposition, and this one was so delightful that I remember it from years ago. I was a student walking down the main hallway of Orem High School, and I actually stopped in the middle of the hallway to stare at it, then continued down the hall laughing to myself. What made the shirt even more wonderful was …

Winter 2024, Seattle University

Seattle University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Arianism Revised: The Re-Emergence Of An Infamous Heresy, Mia K. Hardy

The Kennesaw Journal of Undergraduate Research

Arian heresy, a Trinitarian heresy that suggests the members of the Trinity differ in essence, function, and rank, has existed in Christianity for centuries but hasn't often recaptured the mainstream discussion of orthodoxy. That is, until the 1970s. Since then, the available literature surrounding the subjects of complementarianism, eternal subordination, the Holy Trinity, and Arian philosophy has grown, and the overlap between these factors cumulated into what was arguably one of the most divisive theological debates within modern Evangelicalism. What factors contributed to the reemergence of this centuries-long debate in modern times? The overarching goal of this work is to …

Defining Religion And Accommodating Religious Exercise, Justin Collings, Anna Bryner

Indiana Law Journal

It is a volatile time in the jurisprudence of the First Amendment’s Religion Clauses. In recent terms, the U.S. Supreme Court has revisited many key Church-State and free exercise questions, and the Justices seem poised to revisit several more. Each of these fundamental questions presupposes an antecedent question: what, for constitutional purposes, is religion itself? The Court has never answered this question consistently or systematically. But, at least in the case of constitutionally mandated religious exemptions, a clear pattern emerges over time: the broader the Court’s definition of religion, the weaker its regime of religious exemptions. The reverse has also …

Udl As A Framework For Expanding Liaison Work And Engaging With Students, Erica Defrain

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

This chapter examines the development of a series of virtual workshops designed to strengthen research and information strategies in the social sciences. Guided by the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—emphasizing equity, flexibility, and simplicity—the program evolved into both a successful synchronous learning experience and a sustainable suite of asynchronous instructional objects accessible across the university. Now in its third semester, the workshops have expanded beyond traditional liaison boundaries, increasing awareness of library resources and services throughout the academic community. The chapter details the iterative process of developing, designing, and assessing the workshops through a UDL framework, highlighting pedagogical …

Comparative Intellectual Property & Religion, Tabrez Y. Ebrahim

IP Theory

This Article introduces religion to comparative IP scholarship and explains how faith-based considerations can enhance it. Comparative IP scholars have extensively studied different IP laws in different jurisdictions, but they seemed to suggest an erroneous view that comparative IP and religion are like two parallel lines without intersection. Building on these scholars’ work, this Article discusses religion’s role in fostering a new vehicle for discussion and a new normative lens with the aim of ascertaining the existence and extent of religion in legal systems, serving as part of the comparison methodology between legal systems with potential for influencing the policy …

The Global Catholic Missionary Societies And The Spread Of Marian Devotion In Pre-Twentieth-Century Vietnam, Duong Van Bien

Manusya, Journal of Humanities

Dating back many years, Marian devotion is currently a ubiquitous phenomenon among Vietnamese Catholics in Vietnam. This article examines the endeavours of specific global Catholic missionary societies – the Society of Jesus (S.J.), the Dominican Order or the Order of Preachers (O.P.) and the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris (mep) – in spreading Marian devotion in pre-twentieth-century Vietnam. In doing so, the article seeks to demonstrate that the prevalence of Marian devotion primarily resulted from the enduring efforts of global Catholic missionaries during the stages of proselytization. This argument aims to challenge the prevailing notion that the primordial Vietnamese …

In Honor Of Ved Nanda, Anjali Nanda

Denver Journal of International Law & Policy

No abstract provided.

Revisiting The Notion Of Vicarious Cause: Allure, Metaphor, And Realism In Object-Oriented Ontology, Jon Cogburn, Niki Young

Faculty Publications

We revisit the notion of vicarious causation in Graham Harman's Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) in order to first show that Harman has articulated two iterations of his account that are in tension with one another; one is found in his earlier paper "On Vicarious Causation,"while the other is contained in his later writings following the publication of Object-Oriented Ontology: A New Theory of Everything. This involves a critical assessment of his developing theory of metaphor in a way that encourages sympathetic revision in the service of improving his non-correlationist view of intra-objective relations.

How The Human Body Interacts With Religion: Religiously, Artistically, And Politically, Portia Brackley

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Attic Salt, 2024, Loyola Marymount University, The Honors Program

Attic Salt

No abstract provided.

Preface & Introduction, Philip P. Arnold

Religion - All Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The Tug Of Identity: Arabization In Sudan And Tunisia, Ulla Abusabib

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

A Rare Leadership Journey: Exploring Perspectives Of Women In Construction, Taylor M. Krueger

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

This qualitative study examined the lived experiences of female leaders in the U.S. construction industry. A narrative method and methodology was used incorporating Mezirow’s (1978) transformative learning, Super’s (1957) career development, and Cooperrider et al. 's (2008) appreciative inquiry theories. The primary research question: How do women currently leading at their respective construction firms make meaning of their leadership development experiences? Eight interpretations emerged. First, leadership development experiences occur in non-formal settings, since childhood, and rarely follow a linear path. Second, company culture or the perspective and bias of upper management strongly dictate the opportunities and occurrences of female employment, …

โรงอาบน้ำ: “การดูแลตนเอง” วิถีการอาบน้ำในที่ว่างแห่งสุขภาพ ณ ประเทศไทย, ประภวิษณุ์ อินทร์ตุ่น

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วิทยานิพนธ์นี้ศึกษาโรงอาบน้ำในแต่ละวัฒนธรรม รวมถึงวัฒนธรรมไทย เพื่อเข้าใจถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงวิถีการอาบน้ำจากพื้นที่สาธารณะมายังพื้นที่ปิด โดยใช้กรอบทฤษฎีของมิเชล ฟูโกต์ (Michel Foucault) จากงานเขียน The History of Sexuality, Volume 3: Care of the Self และ Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison เพื่ออธิบายปรากฏการณ์ “โรงอาบน้ำ” ในสังคมไทยภายใต้มิติการดูแลตนเอง และ “วินัย” ประกอบกับข้อมูลจากการลงพื้นที่เก็บข้อมูลภาคสนามและฐานข้อมูลสถานบริการประเภทอาบน้ำ ชี้ให้เห็นว่าโรงอาบน้ำที่ปรากฏอยู่ในปัจจุบันได้รับอิทธิพลจากวัฒนธรรมต่างประเทศ ทั้งตะวันออกและตะวันตก จึงเกิดคำถามในการวิเคราะห์ว่า แนวคิดของฟูโกต์สามารถสะท้อนถึงมิติการดูแลตนเอง และวินัยในโรงอาบน้ำได้อย่างไร, โรงอาบน้ำของตะวันตกและตะวันออกมีลักษณะแบบไหน แตกต่างกันอย่างไร, และโรงอาบน้ำแบบไทยน่าจะมีลักษณะอย่างไร การทบทวนวรรณกรรมเน้นการศึกษาแนวคิดทางสังคมวิทยาและวัฒนธรรมที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการอาบน้ำในมิติต่างๆ อาทิ ประวัติศาสตร์ สถาปัตยกรรม รวมถึงการวิจัยและวิทยานิพนธ์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง จากการศึกษา ผู้วิจัยพบว่าแนวคิดการดูแลตนเองและความมีวินัยของฟูโกต์ ยังเชื่อมโยงโรงอาบน้ำที่ไม่ใช่เพียงมิติสุขภาพ ยังสะท้อนถึงมิติอื่นๆ นำไปสู่การออกแบบวิธีการเก็บข้อมูลเพื่อใช้ศึกษาแนวทางออกแบบโรงอาบน้ำสาธารณะของไทยร่วมสมัย จากผลการศึกษาผู้วิจัยเสนอให้การออกแบบโรงอาบน้ำสาธารณะในบริบทไทยร่วมสมัยควรตั้งอยู่บนความเข้าใจในเชิงสังคมวัฒนธรรมและเชิงจริยธรรม โดยอาศัยเครื่องมือในการเก็บข้อมูลแบบมีส่วนร่วมอย่างเกมการ์ดสองมิติ และสามมิติเพื่อให้เกิดแนวทางการออกแบบที่สอดคล้องกับพฤติกรรม วิถีชีวิต และคนในสังคมไทย