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Pagan Elements In The Catholicism Of Guatemala, Fred Pankow

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It is the purpose of this thesis, then, to demonstrate that the people of Guatemala are not even truly Roman Catholic, much less Christian. We shall likewise present the reason for this fact, namely, that some teachings and many practices of the Roman Catholic Church in Guatemala were taken over directly from the Indian religions. Hence the title of this thesis shall be: "Pagan Elements in the Teaching of and the Practices of Roman Catholicism in Guatemala.”

The Concept Of Prophet In New Testament, Emil Mach

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In the German universities the prophets were looked upon as “mad fellows”. Indeed any idea of God revealing Himself to men was frowned upon and I was left with doubts. The material of this thesis has convinced me that God takes great care to reveal Himself to man and that we may place our trust in His revelation of Himself. So, by this work, my whole Christian faith has been more firmly established.

A Study Of The Indiana High School Basketball Tournaments, Raymond H. Bevington

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The Renaissance Movement In The Irish Theatre, 1899-1949, Margaret Flaherty Diehl

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An Evaluation Of Commercially Available Equipment Used In Speech Correction And Hearing Therapy, William Carter Geer

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John Galsworthy's Theory Of The Novel, Mary Mcknight

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An Objective Study Of The Production Problems Encountered In The Preparation And The Presentation Of A Choric Performance Of Sons Of The Prairie, Herbert Adrian Rehner

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The Salutary Use Of Corporate Prayer With Special Reference To The Community Of The Congregation, Howard E. Claycombe Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

In the life of the Christian prayer is to the soul as breathing is to the body. We sing in the hymn "Prayer is the Christian's vital breath un-uttered or expressed.” Although we know the reasons for praying, the how and the why of it all, and although volumes have been written on the subject, yet it appears that much of the praying in our church is very formal and awkward. We know how and why to pray but do we really pray? The purpose of this study is to particularly isolate and point up the problem of praying together. …

The Religious Opinions Of Thomas A Jefferson, Herbert Fritze

Bachelor of Divinity

The Religious Opinions of Thomas A Jefferson

The Philosophy Of Descartes As A Method Of Assurance, Richard Edward Graef

Bachelor of Divinity

Although it is true that many have found fault with Descartes calling his proofs for the existence of God doubtful, and his understanding of the relationship of mind and matter fallacious, he is worthy of study because of his contribution to the doctrine of certainty. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss Descartes’ philosophy as a method of certainty.

Bekenntnismaessige Erziehung In Der Lutherischen Kirche-Missouri Synode, Otto Meinardus

Bachelor of Divinity

Zweck dieser Aroeit ist, dem Besucher vom europaeischen Kontinent einen Einblick in die Arbeit zu eeben, die hi e·r von den Lutheranern in Beziehung auf das Erziehungswesen geleistet warden ist.

The purpose of this work is to bring visitors to the European continent gives an insight into the level of the work done here by the Lutherans in relation on the educational system.

Jesuit Action In England, Lyle R. Mueller

Bachelor of Divinity

JESUIT ACTION IN ENGLAND brings before us one of the most Interesting periods in the history of England, be it political or ecclesiastical. For it combines both classes of history into one interwoven pattern. It is not merely a recitation of cold facts, of days and times and events. But it is full of romance, intrigue, cunning, tragedy, courage, and suspense. This is the story of the birth of the Church of England, of its struggles in its infancy to establish itself in a world hostile to its innovations and determined to destroy it.

The Transition From German To English In The Missouri Synod From 1910-1947, Paul T. Dietz

Bachelor of Divinity

One of the features that marks the Missouri Synod is the fact that for a long period of time it has been able to retain the German language. For years it has held to the German language as a defense against liberalism and rationalism.

The Spheres Of Action Of The Inquisition In The Counter-Reformation, Paul E. Krohn

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper, we will endeavor to set down the special spheres of action of this institution in regard to the quenching of various heresies which arose within the church. As we refer to the term heretics at various times, let it be understood that we are viewing people as heretics as those who deviated from the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. This will be done only for the sake of clarity, not to prove that they were either wrong or right in their beliefs.

The Eucharistic Prayer- Its Use And Development, Henry C. Dequin

Bachelor of Divinity

The Eucharistic Prayer was originally the chief and only prayer in the liturgy; it was “the heart of the liturgy.” It derives its name from the fact that Christ “gave thanks" when He instituted the Lord's Supper. Thus it is a prayer of thanksgiving at the celebration of the Blessed Sacrament which states the meaning of the Eucharistic action, "Do this." "Since this prayer was originally ‘the' prayer, the only prayer in the whole rite. It was there that the whole meaning of the rite had to be stated, if it was to be put into words at all in …

Psychology In The Service Of A Lutheran Pastor, Alfred A. Bodtke

Bachelor of Divinity

Every pastor ought to have some knowledge or psychology. It is true, a pastor is first and foremost a theologian. As a theologian he must learn rightly to interpret the Divine Word and bring its precious truth to the people under his care. In doing this, the pastor through God's grace and help is benefiting his people for time and for eternity. If in addition to being a good theologian, a pastor knows some or the most important principles of psychology, he will the better be able to apply this Word of God, especially so in the case of such …

William Of Orange And The Counter Reformation, Robert R. Moehring

Bachelor of Divinity

The Lutheran Reformation Spreads over Europe is mixed with political personnel ambition and results in the Roman Counter Reformation. These two movements demanded a choice of allegiance by individual; and, in the Netherlands, the two outstanding champions are William and Philip.

The Founding And Early Development Of The Lutheran Philippine Mission, John G. Scholz

Bachelor of Divinity

As the title indicates, this thesis represents an attempt of the writer to set forth clearly the events which lead up to the founding and early development of the Philippine Mission. To make this study, it was necessary to read the autobiography of Alvaro Carino and see the mysterious workings of God in directing this man to become a member of the Lutheran Church and eventually the Church's first pioneer Filipino missionary to the Philippines. The present study of the Lutheran Philippine Mission will take the reader up to the end of December, 1951.

The Concept Of Sin In The Old Testament, Holland H. Jones

Bachelor of Divinity

The fact that the invitation to believe is always prededed, in Scripture, by the call to repentance reveals the necessity for an extensive knowledge of sin and it consequences. Scripture teaches that we must be conscious of and sorry for our sins before we can be drawn to the Gospel of Christ.

Epicurean Catchwords In The Letters Of Saint Paul, Eugene Walter Nissen

Bachelor of Divinity

By way of an historical survey of Hellenistic Greece and of Epicurean expansion, coupled with a comparison of Epicurean and Pauline teaching, this thesis will attempt to show that it is not only possible but very probable that Epicurean catchwords do exist in the writings of St. Paul, and that such terminology was emptied of its former connotation, refilled with Christian meaning, and redirected against the Epicureans.

Animism In Africa, John Louis Konz

Bachelor of Divinity

In our study, we shall endeavor to trace the origin and development of animism as a theory of the origin of religion, view it in action and consider its effect on the lives and souls of the heathen.

The Significance Of Baptism For The Christian's Faith And Life, Bernhardt F. Meschke

Bachelor of Divinity

The very fact that Christ instituted and commanded Christian baptism is already enough to make it necessary. However, Jesus never instituted anything just for the sake of instituting, nor did the Master command for the sake of commanding. Baptism was given for the benefit of sinners. It is our purpose in the following pages to show the significance of baptism for the Christian's faith and life.

The Natural Knowledge Of God As Revealed In Slovak Mythology, Jan Pavel

Bachelor of Divinity

The natural knowledge of God has always been a subject of great interest for the writer of this thesis. Especially did this interest become pronounced when after engaging in many discussions with learned acquaintances, it became evident that philosophical proofs for the existence of God presented in a logical manner were the only arguments worthy of their consideration. It was with these objectives in mind that the writer approached his chosen topic: 1} to be prepared and qualified to convince genuine seekers after God; 2) to strengthen the faith of believers; 3) to enrich his own knowledge about the nature …

The Rise Of Anticlericalism In Mexico, Erdmann Arthur Frenk

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis will treat this problem as objectively as possible. It will trace first the historical background out of which the Religious Laws came. A clear picture of these conditions is necessary if one is to appreciate the incidents which occurred later. Then.it shall consider the revolt itself and finally the results of the anti-clerical movement in Mexico.

A Study Of Home Influences On The 1948-1949 Ninth Grade Of Parma, Ohio High School, Elmer H. Wright

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The Catholic Auditor, May 1949

Catholic Auditor

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Trenton, NJ

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The Early Quaker Doctrine Of Communion In The Light Of The New Testament, Mahlon Leroy Macy

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Anyone offering something new in theology, new in philosophy, or new in science is leaving himself open to criticism. An organization which sets forth a point of view contrary to the traditional point of view may receive much condemnation. This was the situation with the early Quakers. Their Biblical interpretation of the doctrine of Communion was unlike that of the traditional views; therefore, it was questioned.

The Spokesman, May 1949

Spokesman, The

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Philadelphia, PA

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An Analysis Of Responses On The David John Davis Test Of Functional Competence In Mathematics, Eugene L. Herbst

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Ephpheta, May 1949

Ephpheta

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in New York, NY

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