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The Bible And Literature: A Reader [Review] / Edited By David Jasper And Stephen Prickett, Assisted By Andrew Hass., Ed Christian

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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Ot 730 Isaiah (Ibs), Lawson G. Stone

Syllabi

Required Texts: 1. Biblical Texts A. A modern, standard (non-paraphrasing) translation of the Bible with minimal editorial clutter in the layout. The ew American Standard Bible, Updated Edition is still the leading “literal” translation and is the text of reference. Revised Standard Version and ew Revised Standard Version are also useful. The ew International Version is becoming dated, but is still adquate. The “New King James” is of little use in a course such as this, but the KJV of 1611 remains unsurpassed at capturing the gradeur and cadence of Isaiah’s messages. B. More Paraphrastic versions are worth consulting at …

The God-Given Marital Mandate: Monogamous, Heterosexual, Intrafaith, Ron Dupreez

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Born A Gay And Born Again? Adventism's Changing Attitutde Toward Homosexuality, Samuel Koranteng-Pipim

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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1 Corinthians 11 And 14: How Does A Woman Prophesy And Keep Silence At The Same Time?, Keith A. Burton

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Some Basic Hermeneutic Principles Established By Christ For The Exegetes Of All Centuries, Merling Alomia

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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A History Of Seventh-Day Adventist Views On Biblical And Prophetic Inspiration (1844-2000), Alberto R. Timm

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Looking At The End From The Beginning: Studying Eschatological Concepts In The Pentateuch, Gerald Klingbeil

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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The Battle Between God And Satan In The Book Of Job, Gordon Christo

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Developing Lay Ministry Through Small Groups In The Seventh-Day Adventist Churches In Korea, Gil Ho Choi

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

As churches continue to grow from small to large communities, they struggle to meet the need of a growing community. There is a need to involve more church members in the ministries of the congregation. The churches also need to assimilate the new church members. Increasing demands are placed upon the pastors of churches to meet the challenge.

Method

This study deals with a program designed for lay ministry through small groups. It consists of two main parts. The first considers the concepts of small-group lay ministry in the theological, sociological framework of the local church. It includes an …

A Church Growth Study Of Three Churches In Kottayam, Robinson Stephenson

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Many of the churches in the North Kerala Section have been stagnant for years. In some churches over 50 percent of the members are inactive. This study analyzes the hindrances to the growth of three churches in the Kottayam District and suggests a strategy for church growth.

Method

The theological, historical, missiological, and practical dimensions of church growth were examined. A church growth approach was used which included an analysis of the factors involved in the growth and decline of three SDA churches in the Kottayam district. The growth patterns of three churches over the past ten years were …

Strengthening The Vitality Of New Hope Free Methodist Church Through The Natural Church Development Approach, Linda J. Adams

ATS Dissertations

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Building Culturally Relevant Bridges For The Gospel Between The Local Church And The World At Its Door, Üllas Tankler

ATS Dissertations

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The Impact Of A Short-Term Mission Experience On Faith Maturity, Dean Edward Wilson

ATS Dissertations

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Pastoring Revival: Case Studies Of Two Churches "In The River", David Norhrop Wentz

ATS Dissertations

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Narrative Biblical Preaching That Attends To Learning Style, Jeffrey R. Maxwell

ATS Dissertations

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Head To Head, Heart To Heart, Hand To Hand: Together, We Can Make A Difference! : A Ten Week Training Experience For Becoming Leaders Of Racial Reconciliation, Todd Wiley Grant

ATS Dissertations

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Towards A Definition Of Biblical Preaching For The Year 2000: An Historical Approach, Larry Glenn Teasley

ATS Dissertations

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Ce 642 Curriculum Theory, Development, And Selection, Catherine Stonehouse

Syllabi

Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church by Maria Harris. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Handbook II: Affective Domain by David R. Krathwohl et al. Goal Analysis by Robert Mager. The 4 MAT System by Bernice McCarthy. If you have already read McCarthy, read Learning Styles by Marlene D. LeFever.

Nt 645 General Epistles, David R. Bauer

Syllabi

Required Texts: 1. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, or New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 2. The Greek New Testament (or Interlinear Greek-English New Testament) 3. Biblical Resources for Ministry, by David R. Bauer

Bs 400 Bible Survey, Ryan R. Winter

Syllabi

The Bible! Preferably NRSV or RSV. NIV allowable. Anderson, Bernhard W. The Unfolding Drama of the BIBLE. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1988. Marshall, Celia Brewer. A Guide Through the Old Testament. Louisville: Westminster/ John Knox, 1989. Marshall, Celia Brewer. A Guide Through the New Testament. Louisville: Westminster/ John Knox, 1994.

Cosmic Metanarrative For The Coming Millennium, Richard M. Davidson

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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Nt 710 Faith And Wealth In New Testament Perspective, Joel B. Green

Syllabi

Hamel, Gildas. Poverty and Charity in Roman Palestine, First Three Centuries C.E. University of California Press: Near Eastern Studies 23. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1990. Wheeler, Sondra Ely. Wealth as Peril and Obligation: The New Testament on Possessions. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm.B. Eerdmans, 1995. Wuthnow, Robert. Poor Richard’s Principle: Recovering the American Dream through the Moral Dimension of Work, Business, and Money. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1996.

Pm 608 The Servant As Pastoral Care Giver, Anthony J. Headley

Syllabi

1. Dinkins, Burrell & Losoney. “Grief” 2. Frederic, Harold. The Damnation of Theron Ware. 3. Kollar, Charles Allen: Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling 4. Kuenning, Delores. Helping People Through Grief. 5. Nichols, Michael P. The Lost Art of Listening 6. Steinborn, Melvin. The Lay Driven Church: How to Empower the People In Your Church to Share In the Task of Ministry. 7. Steinke, Peter. How Your Church Family Works.

Educational Brain Research As Compared With E.G. White's Counsels To Educators, Linda Bryant Caviness

Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was threefold: to review current, education-relevant brain research; to review the educational writings of Ellen G. White for major emerging themes/principles; and to compare these findings for similarities and differences.

Method and Results. Using an inductive process, the synthesis and comparison revealed 15 themes from brain research and 12 principles from White's writings from the middle 1800s and early 1900s.

Comparison of the two lists revealed alignment on eight themes/principles, nonalignment on three themes/principles, and partial-alignment on seven themes/principles.

Aligned themes/principles included: body and mind function as one; exercise and movement are vital …

Training In Behaviors And Styles Of Listening As Preparation For Leadership In Vocational Ministry, Cliff D. Sanders

ATS Dissertations

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Contemporary Worship As A Tool For Deepening Baby Boomers' Spiritual Well-Being, Randy H. Rowlan

ATS Dissertations

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In Search Of Shared, Transcendent Vision: A Multiple Case Study Of Three Churches In The Louisiana Conference Of The United Methodist Church, Mark Roland Martin

ATS Dissertations

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Pastoral Behaviors That Create Or Maintain A Team Learning Atmosphere In The Church, Bryan D. Collier

ATS Dissertations

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Worship As An Expression Of The Word: Finding A Common Ground For Christ-Centered Worship, David F. Pendleton

ATS Dissertations

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