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Utopian Marriage In Nineteenth-Century America: Public And Private Discourse, Brenda Olsen Andrus

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis is a rhetorical analysis of utopian discourse about marriage in mid-nineteenth-century America. Although utopian communities are usually approached within the fields of history and sociology, a rhetorical analysis adds to the discussion by uncovering the discursive complexity of marriage beliefs within a rapidly changing culture. Discursive features of the Shaker, Oneida Community and Latter-day Saint texts are outlined and compared according to the following format:

Chapter One examines the textures of conflict within the dominant culture's views of marriage and gender roles in nineteenth-century America, with a brief overview of reform efforts of the day. This chapter provides …

The Evaluation Of The Inductive Sermon Structure On The Spiritual Formation Of A United Methodist Congregation, Brian Clay Jones

ATS Dissertations

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Starting Well : The Development Of A Covenant For Pastoral Leadership, Calvin J. Havens Iii

ATS Dissertations

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A Study Of The Use Of The Altar In The Church Of The Nazarene, Usa, Edward Lee Estep

ATS Dissertations

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Toward The Recovery Of Effective Youth Ministry For Korean Ethnic Churches In The United States, Suh Kyoung Suh

ATS Dissertations

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The Particularity Of Christ And The Plurality Of Religions : A Dialectical Paradigm For Developing A Christian Theology Of Religions, Narendra Singh

ATS Dissertations

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The Effect Of Christian Spiritual Formation On Well-Being And Stress/Burnout Levels Of Hospital Managers, Jack Patton Sills

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The Role Of Preaching In Establishing And Implementing A Healing Ministry In The Lakeview Free Methodist Church Of Seattle, Washington, Matthew Henry Whitehead

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Toward A Servant Leadership Oriented Ministry Model, William Lee Strawhun Jr.

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What Is The Unique And Direct Effect Of An Uninvolved Father On His Son's Self-Concept As An Adult Man? A Dialogue Between Samuel Osherson's 'Finding Our Fathers,' Social Scientists And Christian Theology, Christopher Stephen Beausoleil

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Though trends are slowly changing, fathers in our society continue to be considerably less involved than mothers in the care and nurturing of their children. Samuel Osherson's theory about the negative effect of father uninvolvement on the self-concept of sons once they become adult men is used as a starting point for discussion between the social sciences and Christianity. The discussion is limited to the effect on gender role identity and self-esteem, two elements of self—concept which can be isolated in Osherson's publication Finding Our Fathers. With a few exceptions, research and scholarly writing in the field of social science …

Solving The Problem Of Evil, Matt Perman

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

We are all aware of the great amount of tragedy in the world. Natural disasters have brought massive devastation on entire communities. Death and illness have brought grief and suffering upon every family at some point in time. Severe accidents and physical ailments have altered the lives of numerous individuals. And the list could go on.

It seems as if such suffering is random. And it is clear that such suffering is not distributed on the basis of good or evil that people have done. Both the godly and the wicked suffer. Christian philosopher William Lane Craig writes, "I think …

Fides Et Ratio: An Opportunity, Philip J. Rossi

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Grounded In Love: An Investigation Of The Fundamental Ignatian Teaching On Discernment Within The Tradition Of Askesis, Edward Horski

School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses

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Revisiting The Sabbath In The Book Of Revelation, Jon Paulien

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

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The Three Parts Of Babylon : Teaching A Historicist Interpretation Of The Leopardlike, Lamblike And Scarlet Beasts (Rev 13 And 16:19 As Reflected In Rev 17) Based Upon The Douglas Waterhouse Construct, William C. Taggart

Dissertations

Problem. In the field of religious education, a need exists for a broad teaching strategy through which the biblical three parts of Babylon (Rev 16:19) and the visual imagery of apocalyptic Babylon (Rev 13 and 17) might be taught effectively within the historicist tradition. This study was designed to present a teaching strategy based upon the historicist apocalyptic three-part construct developed principally by Douglas Waterhouse.

The Theoretical Organizing Principle of Geographic Relationships. The concept that helped guide and bring together this study was the understanding that Rev 17 is based on personification which were well known in the …

Church Growth And Evangelism In Haiti: Needs, Problems, And Methods, Clinton Eugene Lain

ATS Dissertations

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"Khit-Pen" Theological Education Model: A Methodology For Contextualizing Theological Education In Thailand, Dadee-En Saengwichai

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A Christian Response To Chinese Ancestor Practices In Taiwan: An Exercise In Contextualization, Daniel C. S. Chen

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The Relation Between Sexual Behavior And Reported Well-Being Of Single Adult Christians, Peter T. Legner

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The Impact Of Mentoring On Pastoral Development In The Church Of God (Anderson), Craig Fred Frank

ATS Dissertations

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The Impact Of Biblical Preaching On The Life Of The Religious Seeker, Daniel John Huckins

ATS Dissertations

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Preaching To Cultivate A Whole-Person Response In The Practice Of Stewardship, Stacy R. Minger

ATS Dissertations

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Renewing A Passion For Ministry : A Retreat Mode, John D. Scott

ATS Dissertations

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Self-Expressed Reasons Why Unchurched Persons In A Rural Appalachian Community Do Not Participate In Local Churches, Robert Gail Stoddard

ATS Dissertations

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The Relationship Between Members' Perceptions Of Self, The Church, And Their Listening Skills, James R. Stewart

ATS Dissertations

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1998 - 80th Annual Lectureship, "The Real War: Flesh Vs Spirit: Studies In Galatians", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

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Analysis And Evaluation Of Vladimir Lossky's Doctrine Of Theosis, Eugene Zaitsev

Dissertations

This dissertation analyzes and evaluates the doctrine of theosis as it is presented in the work of Vladimir Lossky, one of the leading contemporary spokesmen for Orthodox theology. Two main questions set up the purpose of the study: Is Lossky's soteriological position biblical, and is Lossky's understanding of theosis in agreement with the tradition he belongs to.

The method of study is historical-analytical. First, the development of the idea of theosis is traced in the Greek Fathers, in the Byzantine tradition (mainly Gregory Palamas), and in Lossky's immediate antecedents in the Russian religious tradition. This historical background identifies two major …

Power In Religious Organizations: A Study Of Principals' Perspectives As Seen In Three Religious High Schools In Michigan, Patrick L. Allen

Dissertations

Problem. Power is a phenomenon that is known to almost everyone, and is evident in any relationship that involves at least two individuals. Despite its inescapability, not many individuals are aware of its nature and characteristics and how it displays itself, especially in the organizational setting. This study focused on how power displays itself in religious organizations, and described particular activities that occur in the context of three religious schools in Michigan.

Method. To accomplish the purpose of the study the literature on power was reviewed to identify the existing theories. This documentary approach was combined with case studies to …

Contextualization A Development Of A Theology And Examination Of Its Application, David Meggers

Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers

The purpose of this paper is to examine and critique "contextualization", a particular theological method which has seen development in what are often considered areas of World Mission. The aspect of this theological development with which we are most concerned has to do with the role of the Word of God as it relates to the development of theology and theological education. This particular examination consists of three parts; an introduction to the history and development of the term" contextualization", Contextualization and African Theology, and Contextualization and Latin American Liberation Theology. The portion devoted to African Theology will take a …

Nº22: Un Tal Jesús…¿Uds.¿ Quién Dicen Que Soy?, Colectivo Con-Spirando

Con-spirando

Translation: A Certain Jesus ... You who say that I am?