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The Episcopal Tradition: Religious Beliefs And Healthcare Decisions, 2002, Cynthia B. Cohen

Historical Documents - Combined

Chicago, IL: Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics published this handbook on the Episcopal tradition as part of a series entitled "Religious Traditions and Healthcare Decisions". Sections include:

• The Individual and the Patient-Caregiver Relationship, p. 4
• Family, Sexuality, and Procreation, p. 6
• Genetics, p. 9
• Organ and Tissue Transplantation, p. 11
• Mental Health, p. 12
• Death and Dying, p. 12
• Special Concerns, p. 15

In The Beginning: Rousseau’S Discourse On The Origin Of Inequality & The Socialist Book Of Genesis, Steven Kessler

Journal of Ideology

The following article makes the connection between the work and thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and socialism. Rousseau invalidated the concept of original sin where God punished man with labor. Not only did he invalidate original sin in his personal life, but he went a step further: he invalidated the entire creation myth from the Book of Genesis. Rousseau then supplanted that creation myth with his own origin story, one he outlined in great detail in an essay called, This Discourse on the Origin of Inequality. This work contains the creation myth of socialism, and is the socialist book of …

Hand In Hand, Winter 2023

Hand in Hand

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Milwaukee, WI

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The Banner - V. 158, No. 10 - (November 2023), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

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The Presbyterian Church (Usa) Tradition: Religious Beliefs And Health Care Decisions, 2002, Abigail Rian Evans

Historical Documents - Combined

Chicago, IL: Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics published this handbook on Prebysterian traditions as part of a series entitled "Religious Traditions and Healthcare Decisions". Sections include Buddhism and:

• The Individual and the Patient-Caregiver Relationship, p. 4
• Family, Sexuality, and Procreation, p. 5
• Genetics, p. 7
• Organ and Tissue Transplantation, p. 8
• Mental Health, p. 8
• Medical Experimentation and Research, p. 8
• Death and Dying, p. 10
• Special Concerns, p. 11

The Power Of Spiritual Leadership In The Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults, Stefanie Mingari

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Faith and spirituality are becoming increasingly sought-after anchors in mounting challenges in the contemporary world. The need for effective leadership, spiritual guidance, and mentorship have become more pivotal. Evidence also suggests that spiritual leadership values and practices are related to leadership effectiveness and encompass the behaviors needed to motivate oneself, satisfy spiritual well-being, and positively influence others within that organization. However, more research has yet to explore how spirituality affects leadership behavior and action in faith -based programs such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

This study explored the lived experiences of RCIA leaders and participants to …

Presentations: Governance & Philosophy, 1972, Advocate Aurora Health, Frederic M. Norstad

Historical Documents - Combined

Park Ridge, IL: Lutheran General Health System. This 1994 document reprints 1972 papers on governance and philosophy written by Dr. Frederic M. Norstad, who held leadership roles in pastoral care and program development at Lutheran General Hospital in the 1960s and 1970s. Dr. Norstad was "instrumental in the development of a treatment philosophy called Human Ecology, which was revolutionary in the late 1950s".

Lutheran General Hospital: A Brief History (1955-1991), Advocate Aurora Health, Ruth H. Bengsten

Historical Documents - Combined

Park Ridge, IL: Lutheran General Hospital history from 1955-1991 including its roots from the now closed Lutheran Deaconess Hospital on Chicago's near northside. Raising funds for the new hospital, choosing a site, establishing a pastoral care department and the idea of "human ecology", as well as nursing education and schools of medicine is detailed. Leadership throughout the years included Naurice Nesset, Frederic Norstad, Theodor Jacobsen, Alexander Ruggie, George Caldwell, Roger Hunt, Kevin Wardell, and Stephen Ummel.

Evangelical Hospital Association Report, 1977, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Evangelical Hospital Association, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report of the Evangelical Hospital Association. Includes data from legacy hospitals: Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Shepherd Hospital, and the Evangelical School of Nursing.

Evangelical Hospital Association Report, 1978, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Evangelical Hospital Association, Oak Brook, IL: Annual report of the Evangelical Hospital Association. Includes data from legacy hospitals: Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Shepherd Hospital, and the Evangelical School of Nursing.

"To This You Were Called": Discipleship, Suffering, And Social Identity In First Peter, Shane Patrick Gormley

Dissertations

At the center of First Peter’s rhetoric stands an exhortation to “follow” in Christ’s footsteps (2:21). Several scholars have suggested (sometimes off-handedly or in a singular footnote) that this specific exhortation utilizes the technical language of “discipleship,” but only to support a particular piece of the letter’s paraenesis (2:18–25). I contend that such a suggestion, while a helpful place to start, does not go far enough. With this study, I propose that we may read First Peter comprehensively as a summons to discipleship in accord with ancient understandings of education, exemplified in the multifaceted system of Hellenistic paideia. I argue …

(Re)Defining Engineers’ Resilience: Part I An Exploratory Study Into How Engineering Educators Understand And Teach Resilience, Natalie Wint, Inês Direito

Research Papers

In recent years ‘resilience’ has increasingly been framed as a positive attribute that can play a role in the success of university students. The need for students to develop and demonstrate resilience seems particularly pertinent within engineering education. Firstly, engineering degrees are often associated with heavy workloads. This, alongside high rates of attrition and increases in mental health issues, suggests a need for students to demonstrate resilience. Secondly, engineering degrees prepare students for a profession, and it is likely that courses place emphasis on graduate attributes such as resilience. Finally, the rate of technological advancement and societal change places additional …

Fiduciaries In Priest's Clothing: Clergy Sexual Abuse And Fiduciary Duty, Sebastian Richardson

Northwestern University Law Review

This Note argues that clergypersons who offer religious guidance are fiduciaries in some limited circumstances and therefore liable for sexual contact that occurs between them and congregants. This Note will argue that clergypersons are most properly deemed fiduciaries through a fact-based definitional approach. As such, this Note departs from previous arguments that clergypersons are fiduciaries because they provide services analogous to secular counselors. Prospective fiduciary relationships involving clergy should be analyzed using a distinct conceptual account of fiduciary relationships rather than an analogical analysis based on apparent similarities between a clergyperson and other fiduciaries. Such an approach is preferable to …

Herrens Veje: A Catalyst To Reflect Upon Military Chaplaincy And Ecclesial Issues In A Nordic Context, Jan Grimell, Mariecke Van Den Berg

Journal of Religion & Film

This article is based on an analysis of the first season of the Danish series Herrens Veje (The Way of the Lord; Price 2017). The series portrays the young, idealistic pastor and military chaplain August, who is deployed to a conflict zone with a military unit. He accompanies the unit on a patrol to win the trust of the soldiers. During the patrol, they engage in combat and August kills an innocent civilian woman. Upon return, the transition from military to civilian life proves to be increasingly challenging and troublesome. As the series proceeds, August’s mental health deteriorates and his …

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter, Fall 2023

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter

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Silent Holy Spirit, October-December 2023

Silent Holy Spirit

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in St. Louis, MO

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Preventative Mental Health Measures For Ministerial Leaders, Claire Phypers

Selected Honors Theses

Pastoral care and responsibilities come with a particular weight that can feel overwhelming at times for those engaged in ministry. In a world where mental health seems to be making all the headlines, there appears to be an overall lack of conversation surrounding the emotional well-being of clergy. This thesis aims to create a more holistic perception of mental health among ministerial leaders and pinpoint preventative measures that can be put in place to protect the hearts and minds of pastors as they fulfill the callings on their lives. In conducting this research, a mixed-method survey was completed by twenty-one …

What Made The Spiritans Different?: Historical Reflections From Des Places To Libermann, Jotham Parsons Ph.D

Spiritan Horizons

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Beyond Deep Gladness : Coming To Terms With Vocations We Don't Choose, Deanna A. Thompson

Intersections

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The Bridwell Quarterly. Issue 21, Fall 2023, Michelle Ried

Bridwell Library Publications

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Hand In Hand, Autumn 2023

Hand in Hand

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Milwaukee, WI

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An Analysis Of Paid Agent Contracts Utilized In The Recruitment Of International Students At University System Of Georgia Institutions, Jeremiah Lee Pitts

Theses and Dissertations

Many colleges and universities view international student recruitment as the solution to their financial pressures, but they lack the ability to effectively reach international markets. While many students desire to study internationally, they lack the knowledge and resources to explore their options. Paid agents bridge the information and opportunity gaps between institutions and prospective international students. However, the use of paid agents is fraught with many dangers. Paid agent contracts govern the relationships between these entities in the absence of regulations. This study explored the paid agent contracts employed by colleges and universities within the University System of Georgia to …

Buncombe Street Administrative Board Minutes 1991-1995, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Buncombe Street Administrative Board Minutes 1996-2000, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Buncombe Street Administrative Board Minutes 1986-1990, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Competency-Based Nursing Education And The Future Of Nursing: Where The Faith Community Nurse Fits In, Mary Lynne Knighten Dnp, Rn, Nea-Bc

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

Abstract

Two significant nursing landmark reports published in 2021 are enhancing standards and providing guidance for nursing education and practice. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials: Core Competencies of Professional Nursing Education (2021) provides a blueprint for educationally and experientially preparing nurses for practice. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity report defines issues such as health disparities and inequities, with recommendations for the role nurses should play in making change to improve the health of the nation.

This paper seeks to explore the intersections of these two reports with the specialty …

The Effects Of Centering Prayer On Well-Being In A Sample Of Undergraduate Students: A Pilot Study, Alejandro Eros, Thomas G. Plante

Psychology

Contemplative practices have likely been used for self-awareness, concentration, creativity, and well-being since the dawn of time. While practices such as yoga and Buddhist meditation have been extensively studied in recent decades, Christian contemplative practices have received less attention in empirical research. This study aims to investigate the effects of centering prayer, a Christian contemplative practice, on mental health and well-being. The research focuses on college students enrolled in a religious studies course that incorporates centering prayer into the curriculum. It is a pilot study because it is the first to explore centering prayer in an undergraduate setting. Using a …

Spiritual Formation: A Church-Based Solution To The Problem Of Disconnected African American Men In The Community, Pamela M. Phillips

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

African American men are among the most disconnected people groups in this country due to the many disparities that have served to marginalize them out of some aspects of society. Specifically, the disparity of fatherlessness has played a major role in the disconnect of African men from the church and the community. Through this project a curriculum on the Fatherhood of God will be offered through the Christian Education department at Word of Truth International Life Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Spiritual formation for African American men reconnects them to God and opens the door for reconnections to families, churches, …

The Online Member’S Experience Of Pastoral Care Through Worship, Ryan Michael Loche

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Online church services are normative for many churches. Given the relentless nature of creating a service every Sunday, church and worship leaders often do not consider how the online participant experiences the service they are viewing. Virtual reality church services are not yet as ubiquitous as online services but also warrant study. Careful attention must be given to how and why a church provides online and virtual services for its members. To not do so is a disservice to congregants and potentially a waste of time and resources for a church. This phenomenological qualitative study through the lens of a …

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Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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