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Chimes: October 27, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Calvin's strategic planning process by Ashley Hamons

Public Health and Recreational Therapy programs phase out by Sarah Sparling

John Calvin's use of deception:A look at the French Reformation by McKenna Wilkinson

Men's soccer navigating roller coaster stretch, has eyes on MIAA tournament by Zach Kern & Hendrik Beelen

The hidden beauty of Calvin's organs by Ella Vanden Berg

Why 'religion'? A history of the department's name by Joe Toly

Identity, Purpose, And Value: Amplifying The Position Of The Millennial At The Beulahland Bible Church, Sam Reid

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Beulahland Bible Church (BBC) experienced growth in 2024. However, a closer look into the development of the BBC revealed a vital concern: the Millennial growth accounted for only 5 percent of the church's overall growth. The researcher of the current DMIN project identified this as a problem. This DMIN undertaking has developed a comprehensive design that addresses the concern and restores the Millennial to its position at the Beulahland Bible Church. This creation is rooted in the instructions given by Jesus Christ to make disciples; this intervention will move beyond the physical construction of the church and carry out this …

Bibliographic Essay Of Publications About Ellen G. White, Merlin D. Burt

Ellen White and Current Issues Symposium

No abstract provided.

The Soldier’S Stigmata, Part I: Habitus And Speaking Of The Future Otherwise In Lois Mcmaster Bujold’S “The Borders Of Infinity”, Andrew Hallam

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

THIS IS A TWO-PART ARTICLE. IN ORDER TO READ OR DOWNLOAD THE OTHER PART, FOLLOW THE LINK AT THE END OF THIS ABSTRACT.

This article will explore the connection between Lois McMaster Bujold’s novella “The Borders of Infinity,” the Aristotelian theory of habitus as developed further in the letters of the Apostle Paul and by the sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, and the four senses of interpretation of scripture first conceived in antiquity and later refined by medieval philosophers. Habitus as a durable disposition, state, or condition (Aristotle) is a structured and structuring social practice or set of social practices (Bourdieu) that …

The Beacon, October 10, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Northwestern VS. Dordt: an age old rivalry; NW students and the rise of NIL deals; The Life of a Showgirl a “missed opportunity”; One Battle After Another is a spectacular film; NWC music students perform senior recitals; Cultural insight into the Oktoberfest celebration; Club spotlight: Women in Leadership; Raiders take a trip down memory lane; Visiting Faith Lutheran Church; Artificial intelligence in art; NW falls to Hastings in homecoming game; Doane defeated at homecoming volleyball; NW introduces women’s wrestling team; NC/DC: rivalry and music abound; Colenbrander plaza begins construction

The Beacon, October 3, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Stand out Raider alumni return home; Homecoming traditions over the years; Sneak peek into Taylor Swift’s new album; “The Senior” truly is a heartwarming story; New nursery mural at Trinity Church; “Coffee and Canvas” event encourages arts; The consequences of the October Rule; The indepth history of NW's theatre; The Gen Z goldfish brain; The dreamy art of slowmaxxing; Dordt ekes out first win of 19 year rivalry; Raiders wallop Waldorf on Wednesday; Banana Ball: a grand slam for casual viewers; A good start to this years NGAGE; North suites: same building, new name

Women’S Bonds And Chance Encounters: An Analogical Reading Of The Book Of Ruth And Joshua Marston’S Film Maria Full Of Grace, Luigi De Angelis Soriano

Journal of Religion & Film

This article offers an analogical reading of the biblical book of Ruth and Joshua Marston’s 2004 film Maria Full of Grace, examining how both narratives portray migrant women who form strategic social bonds to navigate precariousness within limiting power structures. While Ruth and María inhabit vastly different cultural and historical contexts, their stories meet in their emphasis on female solidarity and human agency. Focusing on key verses from Ruth and pivotal scenes from Maria Full of Grace, this study highlights how emotional and ethical relationships among women—whether covenantal or born of desperation—become sources of strength in the absence …

Eb-Nos Toca Meditar Iii– Colección De 34 Estudios, Marcos Kempff

Estudios Bíblicos

EB-Nos toca meditar III– colección de 34 estudios

Eb-Nos Toca Meditar I– Colección De 15 Estudios, Gerardo Hands

Estudios Bíblicos

EB-Nos toca meditar I– colección de 15 estudios

Eb-Nos Toca Meditar Ii– Colección De 38 Estudios, Marcos Kempff

Estudios Bíblicos

Nos toca meditar II– colección de 38 estudios

Eb-Nos Toca Meditar Iv Pareja– Colección De 12 Estudios, Marcos Kempff

Estudios Bíblicos

EB-Nos toca meditar IV pareja– colección de 12 estudio

Eb-Nos Toca Meditar V Familia– Colección De 23 Estudios, Marcos Kempff

Estudios Bíblicos

EB-Nos toca meditar V familia– colección de 23 estudio

Fall 2025 Digsight, Southern Adventist University

DIGSIGHT - Institute of Archaeology Newsletter

Fall 2025 issue of the Archaeology newsletter DigSight. Features the article "Vessels in Time."

Biblical Theology - Lamentations 3:19-26, Kaitlin Burden

Biblical Studies Student Projects

This paper focuses on Lamentations 3:19-26. This paper makes connections to larger Biblical Theology themes found in Scripture, including, divine discipline, waiting and hoping, and a connection to Jesus. Many believers experience a tension between the promises of the God and the reality of their suffering. From Lamentations 3:19-26, believers learn that suffering is meant to be expressed as a prayer of lament. In doing so, believers learn to trust in God’s promises before suffering passes.

Sermones 1-Año Eclesiástico, Héctor E. Hoppe

Ayudas para sermones

Sermones Año Eclesiástico

Sermones 3-Para Niños, Héctor E. Hoppe

Ayudas para sermones

Sermones para niños

Sermones 2-Ocasiones Especiales, Héctor E. Hoppe

Ayudas para sermones

Sermones ocasiones especiales

Dust To Dust, Emma Ask

SPARK Symposium Presentations

"Dust to Dust" is a small group dance composition inspired by Genesis 3:19 and other passages referring to the human experience as that which is Earthly (dust). In this piece, the scripture is used as a framework for telling the story of life and the cyclical nature of being molded and created by God, the interweaving pathways of life in Creation and the eventual return to that which we were created from. In this piece, we are offered a chance reflect on the juxtaposition of the intricacy of our individual lives and the vastness and beauty of the collective human …

Building A Pastor Profile For Spiritually Mature Leadership: A Practical Guide For Churches, William Ingram

Great Commission Research Journal

This article provides a practical guide for churches to develop a pastor profile that ensures the hiring of a spiritually mature leader. It emphasizes the importance of creating detailed, clear, and specific profiles to guide pastoral searches, addressing both professional qualifications and personal character traits. The article critiques vague examples of pastor profiles and outlines a framework for crafting effective profiles, which includes conducting a needs assessment, specifying professional qualifications (e.g., education, ordination, experience), and emphasizing scriptural character requirements like humility, self-control, and spiritual maturity. It highlights the significance of relational skills, theological alignment, and leadership style in ensuring a …

Book Review: Reading James Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, And Methods Of James Edited By Abeneazer G. Urga, Jessica A. Udall, And Edward L. Smither, Kenneth Nehrbass

Great Commission Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Trauma-Informed Practices At Lake Mills Community School, Rebecca R. May

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

t is important to know what the staff at Lake Mills Community School (LMCS) understands about childhood trauma, how it affects student success, how to best meet the needs of students who have trauma history, and how willing staff are to participate in trauma-informed professional development. To gain more insight on the matter, a survey was conducted among the entire LMCS staff including certified teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, and auxiliary staff. The entire staff was selected because the small size of the district allows interaction between all staff and students. Of the 105 staff members, 45 members (43%) completed the first …

An Effective And Organized Mentorship Model: Does It Affect The Emerging Leaders’ Call To Ministry And The Longevity Of The Universal Church?, Linda F. Parker

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

The concept of mentorship is undeniably a fundamental tool for personal and professional growth. Statistics show that mentorship has a vital impact on both individuals and organizations. Could having a strategic mentoring plan in ministry make a meaningful difference for individuals and the Universal Church? This dissertation has explored the effects of mentorship and models based on experiences and strategies from those who identify as ministry leaders. For the Apostle Paul, Christ's life serves as a model and example, as he states, “Follow my example, as I follow Christ” (1 Cor 11:1). These words are the exact phrase that Jesus …

Generative Artificial Intelligence And Collaboration: Exploring Religious Human-Machine Communication And Tensions In Leadership Practices, Pauline Hope Cheong, Liming Liu

Human-Machine Communication

The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) applications has bolstered efforts toward human-machine collaboration. Given the lag in research on AI and religion, this study examines how pastors engage GAI to develop religious human-machine communication practices that constitute their leadership. Findings from in-depth interviews with pastors in the U.S. reveal that they view GAI as an idea generator, research assistant, co-author and translator. Clergy enact multiple ways to incorporate GAI communication in religious education and to enhance sermonic performances. Concurrently, pastors perceive tensions between innovation and established rites, as they contend with the authenticity and spiritual depth of GAI content …

Egalitarianism: A Hermeneutical, Biblical-Theological And Logical Evaluation, Martin Nyanzu

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There are several sensitive and polarized issues confronting the church in our day, one of them has turned egalitarians and complementarians into warring camps – men and women’s role in the home, church, and society. The last twenty years have seen an intensification in egalitarian publications. However, a critical examination of egalitarian theology in some major works presents a concerning deficit in adhering to the principles of biblical theology, hermeneutics, and logic. This literary research is a biblical canonical survey of egalitarian theology based on existing scholarly perspectives among North American evangelicals. It is apparent that egalitarian biblical theology lacks …

The Beacon, September 19, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Building Community with Women at NWC; New Moonlight Movies hosted by SAC; Twenty One Pilots: a decade long story; Pork ‘n’ bands cultivates joy for community; Jaws: fifty years of cinema success; “Dragons Love Tacos” premieres soon; Humans V. zombies: a chilly return; The Diverse history of Hospers Hall; The influences of then and now; University of Iowa - wave tradition; Tennis Gets It Done at GPAC Tournament; NW soccer teams’ seasons start off strong; The clash in Paris is a success for the WWE; Steggy Keggy: all fun and games; The Clash of Classes begins to struggle

The Echo: September 15, 2025, Taylor University

2025-2026 (Volume 113)

No abstract provided.

The Beacon, September 12, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

New and improved NW food; Teacher Of The Year: Scott Monsma; The Gray Havens most vulnerable album; Lifelight festival in Sioux Falls impactful; Strong start for movie “Caught Stealing”; Black V is back on stage for another season; Returning raiders: alumni working at NW; VPH: refreshed and refurnished; Art deco: maximalism; Over the trend of craftism; Raiders take down Waldorf in first game; Raiders win in first volleyball GPAC matchup; Raiders illuminated in Twilight meet; Cracker Barrel changes course; The problems with poorly planned pranks

The Beloved Disciple In Performance, Eric Christian Zito

Dissertations

This project aims to reconsider the Fourth Gospel’s Beloved Disciple from the standpoint of biblical performance criticism, an approach that takes seriously the likelihood that most first-century audiences would have encountered the Fourth Gospel by means of performance rather than private reading. The dissertation considers: 1) what difference the medium makes in a first-century reception of John’s Gospel, and 2) how early audiences would have been shaped by the discipleship model portrayed by the unnamed Beloved Disciple in a performance setting. Against the current of mainstream scholarship, I argue that the Beloved Disciple is a developing character who epitomizes Johannine …

Matthew, David Bauer

Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Gospel Of John, Joseph Dongell

Syllabi

No abstract provided.