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Ym 551 Theology And Pop Culture, James Hampton

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Description of course: The content and focus of this seminar will address current urgent issues. The seminar will build around nationally known guest faculty who are practicing ministry professionals in the content area. For the seminar, advanced reading/critique preparation and follow-up integrative reflection will supplement the contact hours with the resource person. Faculty serve as campus planners/conveners/professors of record. (Catalog) This specific course is designed to address issues (and possible intersections) of theology and pop culture. This is to go beyond diner theology (discussing God after midnight at Denny’s) and offer grounding in both methodology and critical thought. It is …

St 753 The Human Person: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, Brian G. Edgar

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Southgate, Christopher et al, God, Humanity and the Cosmos: a textbook in science and religion Edinburgh: T and T Clark 1999 – pages 1-286, 329-398 - 350 pages John J. Davis, The Frontiers of Science and Faith: examining questions from the big bang to the end of the universe, Downers Grove: IVP, 2002 – 180 pages Green, Joel. (ed), What about the Soul? Neuroscience and Christian Anthropology, Nashville: Abingdon, 2004. – 190 pages Mitchell, C. Ben, Edmund D. Pellegrino, Jean Bethke Elshtain, John F. Kilner, Scott B. Rae, Biotechnology and the Human Good, Washington: Georgetown University Press, 2007 – 220 …

Developing A Contextual Theology Of Postcolonial Filipino American Diasporic Identity, Ferdinand C. Llenado

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Christian Doctrine As A Means Of Christian Spiritual Formation, John Andrew Breon

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of The Basic Theological Education Course And Its Impact On The Preaching Skills Of Lay Pastors, Stephen Joseph

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Mm 602 Mentored Ministry Local Church, Barbara C. Holsinger, Sandra Richter

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MM 602 is designed to take place outside the walls. This mentored ministry experience is intended to foster the intentional integration of your “book” studies in biblical theology and practical ministry with a “real live” ministry experience. Our seminar is intended to provide the opportunity for you to evaluate your “real live” experiences with your peers in a confidential, positive, but evaluative environment.

Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington

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ce, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans,2000). Thistextinitiatesthediscussionoftheuseof Father language for God in the NT. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). This is the basic textbook on the Christological portion of the course. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read first in order to gain an understanding of the eschatological framework out of which several NT figures operate. Witherington, Ben Paul=s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994), pb. This book gives an overview of Pauline …

Assessing The Church-Based Bible Institutes And Master's Commission Programs Of Assemblies Of God Churches In The Great Lakes Region, Donald F. Williams

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Theology And Life: Attending To The Gap, Miroslav M. Kis

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

The Constitutionality Of The Monkey Wrench: Exploring The Case For Intelligent Design, Johnny Buckles

Oklahoma Law Review

Teaching intelligent design in public schools has become an extremely controversial, and highly publicized, educational prospect that is just beginning to garner judicial attention. This Article argues that a proper resolution of the constitutional problems raised by teaching intelligent design requires both a precise understanding of intelligent design and evolutionary theory, and a sophisticated grasp of theological conceptions of the origin and development of life. After explaining these important foundational concepts and surveying the most relevant Supreme Court precedent, this Article discusses two important threshold questions that arise from the origins debate. First, is intelligent design theory inherently religious? Secondly, …

Is Adventist Theology Compatible With Evolutionary Theory?, Fernando L. Canale

Faculty Publications

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Mi 740 Xl Introduction To Christian Mission, Ralph S. Yoder

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Roger E. Hedlund, The Mission of the Church in the World: A Bibical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Baker House, 1991. Charles Van Engen, Mission on the Way: Issues in Mission Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1996. J. Herbert Kane, A Concise History of Christian World Mission, Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1978. Gailyn Van Rheenen, Missions: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Strategies. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing Co., 1996. Vincent Donovan, Christianity Rediscovered. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1991. Bruce E. Olson, Bruchko. Carol Stream, IL: Creation Press, 1973. James M. Phillips and Robert T. Coote, Toward the …

Holiness Versus Mercy: How Theology Both Hinders And Facilitates The Church's Response To The Hiv/Aids Pandemic, Johnny Ramírez-Johnson, Edwin I. Hernandez

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Use Of Distance Education By Religions Of The World To Train, Edify, And Educate Adherents, P. Clint Rogers, Scott L. Howell

Faculty Publications

Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha'i, Jewish, and Christian organizations are all experimenting with distance education for various reasons and to different extents, due to religious, economic, and political factors. Religious institutions worldwide are not only turning to the World Wide Web (WWW) to place information concerning religious beliefs and provide virtual services for their constituents but are also getting more involved in formally educating their members at a distance. This paper will document some of these educational efforts and the reasons behind the expanding use of distance education by several of the major religious institutions for training, edifying, and educating their …

A Strategy Of The Worship Renewal For The Korean Church In Postmodern Times, Yoojung Lee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This project examines the worship in Korean churches in the postmodern era, and presents the most suitable worship model for the congregation. The Korean church is acknowledged for accomplishing one of the greatest church growths within the shortest period of time. Currently they are going through a transitional era of crisis and chaos. The worship field has not changed enough, since Christianity was introduced to this country one hundred years ago. Instead, they have had conflict between traditional and contemporary styles, unable to find the right solution. This project studied specific suggestions for implementing a strategic task, along with field …

Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington

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Ice, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000). This text initiates the discussion of the use of Father language for God in the NT. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). This is the basic textbook on the Christological portion of the course. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994), pb. This book gives an overview of Pauline theology in its various topics.

Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder

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The Bible. NRSV, NIV, or TNIV preferred. Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission, by William Dyrness. Wipf & Stock, 1998. Images of the Church in Mission, by John Driver. Herald Press, 1997. Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis, by William J. Webb. InterVarsity, 2001.

Do 660 The Christian Doctrine Of Holiness, Stephen A. Seamands

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William Greathouse, WHOLENESS IN CHRIST Paul Bassett & William Greathouse, EXPLORING CHRISTIAN HOLINESS, VOL 2. Melvin Dieter, FIVE VIEWS OF SANCTIFICATION Leona Frances Choy, POWERLINES: What Great Evangelicals Believed About the Holy Spirit Dennis Kinlaw, THE MIND OF CHRIST

Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone

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Sailhammer, John. H., Introduction to Old Testament Theology: A Canonical Approach. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1995. This book reviews the history and achievements of OT Theology, but does so with a thematic and methodological concern that goes beyond a mere bibliographic survey. Miller, P. D. The Religion of Ancient Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2000. No discussion of the OT theology is adequate without a serious analysis of the actual religious life of ancient Israel. This book is the best current summary of that field. Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985. A survey of …

An Evaluation Of The Windsor Institute For Theological Studies Of The Campbell Baptist Church Of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Donald Bruce Mckay

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A number of churches today are utilizing the vehicle of a local church theological institute to equip lay people. The purpose of this project is to evaluate one such institute that operates in conjunction with the Campbell Baptist Church in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The project first examines other lay institute programs as well as current literature that can aid in developing a school of this nature. This helps provide a standard for comparison. After delineating seven essential ingredients for lay institutes the evaluation is made. This study can serve to help other churches develop a quality lay institute program.

A Theology Of Ministerial Practice, Paul Kelm

Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project

Competing agendas and changing culture create a need for churches to consciously determine why they will do what they do the way they do.

This project develops four doctrinal bases for a theology of ministerial practice. It summarizes literature on philosophy of ministry. Research in five Lutheran churches identifies gaps in the way people view ministry. Chapter four provides a comprehensive rationale and definition for a theology of ministerial practice.

One church's experience demonstrates the value of thinking through and developing "guiding principles" that apply a church's theology to its culture in shaping ministerial practice.

Bt 605 Old Testament Theology, Lawson G. Stone

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Anderson, Bernhard. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999. A very accessible survey of OT theology that tries to blend the historical unfolding Israel's faith with the canonical order of the OT. Childs, Brevard S. Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985. A survey of the theology of the OT that procedes by topics rather than historically or in canonical order. Childs, Brevard S. Bibilcal Theology: A Proposal. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002. A brief analysis of the current problems of OT and biblical theology combined with a fresh argument for a canonical approach. Sailhammer, John. H., Introduction …

Do 630 Doctrine Of The Holy Sprit, Allan Coppedge

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Allan Coppedge, Holy Living (MS) ________, Workbook on Spiritual Gifts Coppedge and Ury, In His Image

Bt 660 Nt Theology, Ben Witherington

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Ice, Laura and B. Witherington, The Shadow of the Almighty, (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000). This text initiates the discussion of the use of Father language for God in the NT. Witherington, Ben The Many Faces of the Christ (N.Y. Crossroad, 1998). This is the basic textbook on the Christological portion of the course. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read first in order to gain an understanding of the eschatological framework out of which several NT figures operate. Joel B. Green _ BT660 WITERINGTON _ Page …

Missions Appendix, John V. York

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Missions theology begins with God's stated plan for history--the mission of God1--and may be traced by following the major statements of divine intention using the diachronic methodology of biblical theology.2 In this article, the mission of God is viewed as the blessing of all peoples through Jesus Christ. God's method to accomplish this mission is by His outbreaking presence among a covenant people. Covenant people are referred to as a Kingdom under God with a mission to bless the nations. This mission of God stands as the foundation for a missions theology.

Mi 730 Biblical Theology Of Mission, Howard A. Snyder

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Texts The Bible. NRSV or NIV preferred. Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission, by William Dyrness. Wipf & Stock, 1998. Images of the Church in Mission, by John Driver. Herald Press, 1997. Slaves, Women and Homosexuals: Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis, by William J. Webb. InterVarsity, 2001.

Bt 660 New Testament Theology, Ben Witherington

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Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove:InterVarsity P, 1992). Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World, Dunn, J.D.G. The Theology of Paul the Apostle, Witherington, Ben The Paul Quest. The Search for the Jew of Tarsus,

St 650 Narrative Theology, George Ille

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Brown, Robert M. "My Story and 'The Story'" in Theology Today, v. 23, #2, 1975 (available in digital format) Erickson, Millard, Christian Theology, Baker Book House, 1998. pp. 17-84;158- 175; Fackre, Gabriel. "Narrative Theology: An Overview." Interpretation 37 (October 1983): pp. 340-52. Grenz J. Stanley & Roger E. Olson, 20th Century Theology, Carlisle, Patternoster Press, 1991. pp. 271-285; Grenz, J. Stanley & John R. Franke, Beyond Foundationalism. Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context, Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. esp. pp. 28-54. Hauerwas Stanely & Gregory Jones, editors Readings in Narrative Theology, , Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1997. pp. …

Bt 660 Nt Theology, Ben Witherington

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Witherington, Ben The Paul Quest. The Search for the Jew of Tarsus, (Downers Grove: Inter Varsity Press, 1998) pb. This book should be read first as a general orientation to Pauline studies. Witherington, Ben. Jesus, Paul, and the End of the World, (Downers Grove: InterVarsity P, 1992). This book should also be read first in order to gain an Ben Witherington • BT660 NT Theology • Page 3 of 4 understanding of the eschatological framework out of which Paul operates. Witherington, Ben Paul’s Narrative Thought World, (Louisville: Westminster/J. Knox, 1994), pb. This book should be read second, to give an …

Reconstructing Evangelical Theology: Is The Open View Of God A Good Idea?, Clark H. Pinnock

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.