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Piano Trio Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2024-2025

Pianist Carlos Lugo, Violinist Mailyn Iribar, and Cellist Colin Cha presents a Piano Trio Recital. Featuring works by Smetana, Shostakovich, and Piazzolla.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra presented its Spring Concert with a varied musical selection under the direction of Dr. Marc Elyseé.

Featuring soloist Dr. Chi Yong Yun and the University Singers under the direction of Prof. Stephen Zork.

Andrews University Wind Symphony - Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Wind Symphony presents its spring concert, Scenes of Summer, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos.

Low String Studio Recital Spring 2025, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The String Studio, led by Professor Carla Trynchuk, presents its Spring 2025 Low String Recital.

The Art Of Craft: An Inquiry Into The Illusion Of Difference, Abigail Cancel

Honors Theses

The art of craft: an inquiry into the illusion of difference is an exploration of why art and craft have been historically separated and the ways in which this idea pervades into the modern world. It touches on the importance of art to society overall, as well as the undeniable significance of craft to the art world.

Andrews University Singers & Chorale - Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

Andrews University Singers and Chorale presents their Spring Concert, Paradise Promised, under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Unearthing The Hidden Transcript In Greta Gerwig’S Little Women (2019), Madison Vath

Honors Theses

In her film adaptation of Little Women (2019), Greta Gerwig expounds upon the subject of womanhood through her version of the character Jo March, specifically with the film’s portrayal of emotions and Jo’s authorship journey. Gerwig peels away the layers of the novel’s public transcript, as stated by anthropologist James C. Scott, centering instead the hidden transcript which suggests that a woman cannot thrive in a patriarchal society without community and connection with other women. The methods for my research include close reading, theoretical frameworks from feminist criticism and anthropology, and the use of secondary academic sources.

Religious Fundamentalism, Motivation, And Empathy Towards Sexual Minorities, Nora Martin

Honors Theses

In the United States, political and social opposition to sexual minorities is often associated with high religiosity — in particular, Christianity (Bjork-James, 2019; Toorn et al, 2017; Westwood, 2022). However, the relationship between religiosity and prejudice is complex, with religiosity being both positively and negatively associated with prejudice towards marginalized groups (Laythe et al., 2002; Liht et al., 2011). One aspect of religiosity that is correlated with prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals is religious fundamentalism (Altemeyer & Hunsberger, 1992; Fisher et al., 2017; Laythe et al., 2002). Religious internalization, a related concept, assesses the degree to which an individual ‘adopts’ an …

The Significance Of The Malvinas Issue In The Politics Of President Javier Milei, Reagan Mccain

Honors Theses

This research investigates the Malvinas (Falklands) issue within contemporary Argentinian political discourse, focusing on the rhetoric of Javier Milei, the recently elected president. Known for his populist and provocative style, Milei has surprisingly adopted a more moderate approach to the Malvinas, raising questions about how this aligns with his broader political agenda.

This study analyzes public statements from Milei from the presidential campaign to the present, analyzing them in the context of Argentinian politics and his political ideology. Javier Milei reframes Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas by shifting public frustration away from the territorial dispute and toward criticism of …

Health And Mission: Cross-Cultural Perspectives, Katia G. Reinert

Post Doctoral Fellowship

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A Bird’S-Eye View Of Leadership Styles, Craig Carr, S. Joseph Kidder

Faculty Publications

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What Does It Mean To Walk With God, Part 2, S. Kidder

Faculty Publications

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String Studio Recital Spring 2025, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The String Studio, led by Professor Carla Trynchuk, presents its Spring 2025 Violin and Viola Recital

Music Festival 2025 - Finale Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Department of Music presents the I Dream a World Finale Concert of the Music Festival 2025

Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Tour 2025, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Tour to Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos.

A Wounded Healer: Childhood Trauma’S Eeffects On Pastoral Ministry, David Sedlacek, René Drumm

Faculty Publications

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Forgiveness And The Justice Of God: Faith And Practice, Message And Mission, Jerome Skinner

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Music Festival 2025 - Auso Showcase Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Marc Elysee, presents a Showcase Concert during the AU Music Festival 2025. Featuring soloist Kristi Corbett, piano.

Music Festival 2025 - Au Singers Showcase Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers, under the direction of Prof. Stephen Zork, present a Showcase Concert during the AU Music Festival 2025.

Addison Randall Junior Cello Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2024-2025

Addison Randal presents her Junior Cello Recital.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present their annual Chasing Away the Blues winter concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Featuring The University Singers from Southwestern Adventist University and Jonathan E. L. Wall, conductor.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra - Young Artist Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Young Artist Concert, alongside the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, features AU student soloists John Clough (piano), Jonathan Watson (piano), Carlos Lugo(piano), and Collin Cha (cello).

Andrews University Wind Symphony - Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos, presents its Winter Concert Of Legends and Lore in Collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, Mark Hollandsworth, director.

Sündlos Vor Der Wiederkunft? Die Theologie Der Letzten Generation Aus Historischer Und Theologischer Sicht., Denis Kaiser

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Review Of Carolyn Sharp, Jeremiah 26-52. (Kohlhammer: Stuttgart, Germany, 2021), Oliver Glanz

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of The Level Of Relevancy Of Theological Education In The Chinese Context, Jacky Yeung

Dissertations

Problem

The contextualization of theological education has been a topic of academic discussion for many years with scholars exploring various angles related to this subject. Despite the ongoing need for contextualized theological education, an assessment of its relevancy in the Chinese setting has not been extensively studied. This dissertation aims to fill this research gap by assessing the relevancy of Adventist theological education in China and providing recommendations for improvement.

Method

The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue. The quantitative stage involves a survey administered to …

The Salvation Of The Unevangelized: A Comparative Analysis Of The Views Of Clark H. Pinnock And Millard J. Erickson, Christopher R. Mwashinga

Dissertations

Problem and Purpose

This dissertation addresses the problem of the ongoing disagreement among evangelical theologians, as represented by Clark H. Pinnock and Millard J. Erickson, concerning the issue of the salvation of the unevangelized. This disagreement continued even though both scholars focused on special revelation and general revelation as sources for information leading people to receive salvation. This approach failed to resolve the disagreement even after decades of heated theological debates indicating a need for a different approach to this soteriological problem. While other researchers have documented Pinnock’s and Erickson’s views on the salvation of the unevangelized, their motivations and …

The Concept Of Israel In The Old Testament And Its Divine Purpose: An Exegetical And Theological Analysis, Gregory Arutyunyan

Dissertations

The aim of this study is to undertake a fresh look into the concept of Israel in the Old Testament and its divine purpose in the context of the overarching theology of the Hebrew Bible. The working method used in this research is a theological and exegetical analysis of relevant Hebrew text along with incorporating historical and socio-archaeological background studies.

The conclusion that is reached is that Old Testament Israel was a cosmopolitan community of people connected through biological links, intermarriage relationships, and political alliances. In a spiritual sense, the term Israel served as a characterizing title granted to Jacob …

The Ethical Theory Of Enrique Dussel: An Investigation Of Violence And Coercion In His Three Foundational Principles, Eric Antonio Del Valle Cruz

Dissertations

Problem

Enrique Dussel's ethics proposes addressing global inequality through legitimate coercion as a means of liberating the poor, contrasting it with the violence of the current system. However, the inclusion of life-threatening acts, such as armed revolution, as coercion raises practical challenges for the Christian community, including ethical-political dialogue, inclusion of opposing parties, and potential dehumanization, which need further exploration in light of Dussel’s use of Scripture in support of his proposals.

Purpose

This dissertation aims to assess Dussel's philosophical principles and their connection to coercion and violence, ultimately establishing a framework for a conservative Christian proposal that combines the …

From Devout Follower Of Muhammad To Committed Disciple Of Jesus: Principles And Methods Of Transition Phase Discipleship Among Adventist Believers From A Muslim Background In Ethiopia, Temesgen Bulti Besha

Dissertations

Islam is the second most dominant religion in Ethiopia commanding about 34 percent of the over one hundred ten million population of the country. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has not been successful, until recently, to effectively reach this large and growing Muslim population. In the last decade and half, hundreds of Ethiopian Muslims are coming to faith in Christ through the ministry of the Church. However, church members, leaders, and disciplers lack adequate understanding of the transition phase discipleship during which the new believers from Muslim background (BMBs) go through considerable challenges such as persecution, lack of social and economic …