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Supportive Leadership In The Providence-Delta Baptist Conference (Pdbc), Nathan Doutimiwei Duinbainimibofa Thikan

ATS Dissertations

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Formative Preaching : How Preachers And Their Sermon Preparation Are Shaped By Lectio Divina And Ignatian Contemplation, Gaia R. Stanley

ATS Dissertations

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Center And Edge A Flourishing Relationship : Encouraging Best Practices In A Mixed Ecology, John Marsh

ATS Dissertations

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Reformation To Transformation : Power Of Pulpit Preaching In The Reformation Era, Transforming Believers To Be Like Christ And Making A Missional Impact On Their Community, Stanly John Varghese

ATS Dissertations

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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Six-Week Missional Discipleship Training Program For Youth At Ipc Prayer Centre Thiruvalla, Jibbin Raju Poovakala

ATS Dissertations

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Deconstructing Politicism : How Multiethnic Churches Can Maintain Scriptural Unity In The Midst Of Political Diversity, Morgan Stephens

ATS Dissertations

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The Imperative Of Training New Leaders In Nepal, Anjali Lama

ATS Dissertations

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From Transactional To Transformational : A Relational Model Of Discipleship For The Local Church, Adam K. Thornton

ATS Dissertations

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Transforming Believers To Disciples Of Christ : To Transform Twenty-First Century Believers Of The India Gospel Churches Into Disciples, Like The First-Century Disciples, Abraham Samuel Kallumpurathu

ATS Dissertations

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Church Planting In Rural Ghana : Administrative Structures To Plant & Maintain New Churches, Isaac Oteng Donkor

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Pastoral Succession : Identifying Biblical Models For Appointing The Next Generation Pastoral Leaders, Syam Jeevan Babu B.

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Nurturing A Holistic Pentecostal Spirituality Among Second And Third-Generation Latinos In The U.S., Carmelo Oquendo

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Effective And Sustainable Church Planting Strategies For Persians From A Muslim Background In Britain, Jonathan Aptin Samadi

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Planting With A Limp : Recovering Lament In Growing New Churches, Robin P. Ham

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Echoes Of The Land: A Pilgrimage Of Wilderness And Spirit, Andrea Frank

Architecture Theses

This thesis explores how architecture can bridge humanity and the natural world, restoring a connection eroded by technology, overconsumption, and distraction. While cities offer curated encounters with nature, they cannot replace the deep peace found in wilderness. This connection is essential to humanity’s survival. If humanity fails to understand its relationship with the environment and engage with it responsibly, it jeopardizes the ecological balance of the world and humanity’s own existence.

Architecture, once in dialogue with nature, now often serves function, spectacle, or profit. This work reimagines architecture as a mediator that fosters kinship with the earth through a threefold …

Designing Vertical Layered Infrastructure: An Approach To Enhancing The Efficiency Of Mobility Within The Urban Environment Of Chicago, Emeka Eneanya

Architecture Theses

This thesis explores the development of a vertical layered infrastructure that reimagines urban mobility by creating a comprehensive transit system where different transportation modes coexist without interference. The research addresses critical design challenges by integrating automobile, transit, and pedestrian sectors within a unified vertical framework. The study investigates safety assessments, human-centric design principles, and multi-layered urban engineering. Through research into biophilic design, carbon capture technologies, walkability strategies, flood mitigation, and structural engineering, the thesis develops a nuanced approach to urban transportation. Using computational simulations focused on Chicago's urban landscape, the research evaluates multiple design configurations to determine the most effective …

Impact Of Architectural Acoustics On Human Emotion, Robert Reber

Architecture Theses

People are subjected to a variety of soundscapes that may cause stress or limit recovery after a stressful event. It is important to find exactly what causes these stressors in the built environment so they can be eliminated. This study explores and categorizes the effects that different simulated acoustic spaces have on the emotions of the participants of the study. These simulated spaces are all designed to test a different architectural element. Change in emotion was measured with a mixture of biometrics and emotional survey data. Biometric data collected heart rate and electrodermal activity, both measurements of change in emotion.. …

Algae-Powered Facades: Harnessing Biofuel For Sustainable Architecture, Ethan Ahlstrand Weber

Architecture Theses

This thesis explores the integration of biophilic systems into a sustainable office building in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The project demonstrates how these systems can generate renewable energy, sequester carbon, and enhance environmental performance. Calculations revealed that the algae façade, producing 80 grams of biomass per square meter daily, offsets approximately 20% of the building’s annual energy consumption through biofuel conversion. The green roof not only contributes to carbon sequestration but also harvests rainwater to support algae cultivation. Using Excel for initial energy calculations and the Revit BIM model for advanced analysis, this research provides a replicable framework for integrating energy …

Evergrow - Rooted In Connections: Designing Childcare Facilities For Cross-Aged Learning Experiences, Sophia S. Austvold

Architecture Theses

This thesis explores innovative design strategies for childcare facilities that encourage multigenerational and cross-aged learning. Recognizing the evolving needs of families, it reimagines traditional childcare spaces as dynamic environments that encourage collaboration, creativity, and well-being. The proposed design will integrate mixed spaces to support diverse age groups, while blending technology and an adaptable layout to accommodate various learning styles. A key focus is the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments, incorporating natural elements to promote sensory-rich experiences and holistic development. By prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and engagement, the design will enhance children’s creativity while supporting meaningful mixed-age interactions. Located in …

Flat Pack Futures: Designing Affordable Rental Homes For Disassembly And Reuse In Minnesota, Shaptarshi Das Gupta

Architecture Theses

This research aims to investigate how flat-pack component-based prefabrication and circular design can be leveraged to address the housing affordability crisis in cold-climate urban environments. Based in the context of the redevelopment of Minneapolis's Upper Harbor Terminal, this thesis offers a novel paradigm of affordable, resilient, and regenerative housing model. The project responds to a severe shortage of affordable rental units in Minnesota, where nearly half of all renters are cost-burdened and traditional construction methods are inefficient, wasteful, and environmentally unsustainable. With a flat-pack construction strategy, the proposed system enables off-site manufacture, rapid on-site assembly, and future disassembly with zero …

Unalome: Cultural And Environmental Approaches To Transforming Vietnam's Ktt Apartments Into Flourishing Communities, Tam Junior Le

Architecture Theses

This research aims to redefine the design of spaces to maximize functionality within condensed environments. In the highly dense urban context of Hanoi, Vietnam, affordable housing remains out of reach for many, particularly college students and blue-collar workers. The limited options available to these groups often fail to meet basic standards of sustainability, health, and well-being. By investigating Vietnam's housing challenges, historical trends, and strategies that promote positive impacts on human well-being, this study seeks to develop solutions that address the needs of underserved populations. The ultimate goal is to transform Vietnam's urban areas into equitable hubs of housing and …

Ageless Village: A Cohousing Retirement Community Focused On Connection And Wellness, Madison Peterson

Architecture Theses

Ageless Village is an innovative cohousing community in New London, Minnesota, designed to support aging in place through accessible architecture, intergenerational engagement, and wellness-focused amenities. Comprising 48 residential units and a network of communal spaces, the project integrates private living with shared resources, fostering autonomy and social connection for older adults. The site’s organization on an isometric grid enhances safety and walkability, while connections to local schools and an adjacent assisted living center promote intergenerational interaction and care continuity. Drawing on international precedents and best practices in gerontology and design, Ageless Village addresses the limitations of traditional senior housing by …

Creating Home: A Study Of Home-Like Environments In Long-Term Care Facilities, Cayden Henning

Architecture Theses

The population of aging Americans is increasing at an unprecedented rate. Many older adults develop deep emotional connections to their homes and communities, where they have built memories and a strong sense of identity over time. However, a range of factors can impact their ability to remain in these familiar environments. As seniors age in place, they often experience declining health, a higher risk of injury, and a reduced capacity for independent living, leading to increased needs for assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Being forced from one’s home can be emotionally and psychologically distressing. This …

The Methodology Of Cost Estimation And Construction Scheduling: Analyzing The Five Dimensions Of Architecture, Lilly Saarela

Architecture Theses

Architecture involves more than just form and function; the products and the architectural process also involve time and cost. Time and cost, which are very real-life factors, are not addressed extensively during our time at the university. To bridge that gap of not understanding those two dimensions, a methodology has been created. The methodology, or step-by-step, of cost estimation has been developed and explored, so that an inexperienced person may utilize cost estimation for their own benefits. This thesis explores the process of developing this methodology, in a simplified manner, to create an easier task rather than a burdensome project. …

From Institution To Inspiration: A Student-Centered Vision For Horace High, Mason Stanius

Architecture Theses

This thesis proposes a High-School design that is centered around biophilic design, optimized daylight strategies, and attention to special arrangements in classrooms. To which, is all intended to revolve round, and support the direct user, the student. Careful attention to school layout and design allows students to thrive in educational environments, by addressing the root cause of distractions, resentment of school, and academic performance outside of curriculum changes. Intimate classrooms where students can focus in a dynamic environment, supplied by plentiful natural light, and subtlety cloaked in biophilic and biomimic design throughout the campus. Through these biophilic forms, thoughtful organization, …

Adaptive Reuse At 223 Main: Revitalizing Relics Of Our Industrial Past, Koy Olson

Architecture Theses

This thesis attempts to define success in adaptive reuse architecture. The research investigates existing theories on adaptive reuse. Following the investigation, continued research led to the synthesis of key aspects from each unique theory and implements the aspects into a standardized feasibility evaluation tool. The thesis design project, Adaptive Reuse at 223 Main Ave., serves a dual purpose. First, as a pilot test for the assessment tool. Second, as a holistic design solution that embodies the primary aspects of each adaptive reuse approach theory. The final results share the collection of design deliverables along with the conclusive feasibility assessment score. …

The Long Road: Housing For The Marginalized Unhoused, Isabelle Ronette Fromm

Architecture Theses

This research explores the homelessness crisis in U.S. urban areas, emphasizing its disproportionate impact on marginalized groups, including African Americans, Latinos, veterans, and youth aging out of foster care. Key factors—poverty, housing shortages, mental health disparities, and systemic racism—worsen housing instability. Existing solutions often overlook these intersections. This study proposes flexible, sustainable housing models—specifically transitional and co-living designs—as viable solutions. Through historical analysis, policy reviews, and case studies, it investigates modular designs that offer safe, dignified, and accessible spaces, prioritizing economic feasibility and adaptability. Findings highlight the effectiveness of adaptive reuse strategies, promoting autonomy for vulnerable individuals. The concept of …

Hemp Horizons: A Design Investigation Of Hempcrete Blocks, Assemblies, And Their Properties In Contemporary Sustainable Architecture, Haytham Aziz

Architecture Theses

This thesis investigates the potential of hempcrete blocks and their assemblies as viable materials in contemporary sustainable architecture. With industrial hemp's recent legalization in the United States, hempcrete has emerged as a promising alternative due to its low environmental impact, carbon sequestration capabilities, and thermal and acoustic performance. The research explores various block designs and construction assemblies, analyzing their applicability in contemporary sustainable design. Through a combination of qualitative design experimentation and quantitative data analysis, the study identifies optimal configurations for effective application in building systems. The selected designs are implemented through design alternative of the East Boulder Community Center, …

The Relationship Between The Language Arts And Architectural Design: How Writing Becomes Architecture, Alyssa Mancilman

Architecture Theses

This project explores the relationship between the language arts and architectural design, forming two approaches to convert writing into architecture. The first approach is completed manually, while the second uses computer software and artificial intelligence. Both methods consider space syntax and shape grammar theories. The project also investigates the impact natural environments have on creativity and information regarding writer’s block. Using this research, a retreat center is designed to give writers a place to step away from a city scene, find inspiration, and focus on their work. Located in rural Western Wyoming, the Salt River Retreat Center for Writers is …

From Isolation To Inclusion: A Neighborhood Resource Hub For Preventing Homelessness And Fostering Social Connections, Cali Halgrimson

Architecture Theses

This thesis explores a design-driven approach to addressing homelessness in Salt Lake City by creating a comprehensive neighborhood resource hub focused on prevention and community integration. The project’s primary phase includes four key buildings providing early intervention, health and wellness, community gathering, and education services, all thoughtfully designed to reduce isolation through daylighting, nature integration, diverse social spaces, and a unifying campus pathway. By shifting the focus from crisis response to early support, the hub aims to fill critical gaps in existing services and foster long-term stability. A conceptual second phase proposes supportive housing and mixed-use development to further this …