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Armenian Christology And The Council Of Chalcedon, Joseph Watson
Armenian Christology And The Council Of Chalcedon, Joseph Watson
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The purpose of this study is to trace the historical and theological development of the Monophysitic Christology of the Armenian Church, especially as it is related to the Armenians' rejection of the Council of Chalcedon.
The first section of this paper will be devoted to a brief history of the Armenian Church, especially St. Gregory the Illuminator's role in Armenia's conversion to Christianity. The second part is devoted to the Armenian Church and its involvement with the first three ecumenical councils. The third portion of the paper will focus on the events leading to the Council of Chalcedon. Finally, the …
Principles, Practices, And Problems-The Pastoral Theology Of St. John Chrysostom, Jack Ferguson
Principles, Practices, And Problems-The Pastoral Theology Of St. John Chrysostom, Jack Ferguson
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The importance of this limited outline of the life of St. John Chrysostom is that it highlights the pastoral periods of his work within the context of the two metropolitan communities which he served. It also locates within these periods several of his major works which yield, upon examination, a wealth of material as well as many points of comparison concerning the rudiments of his pastoral theology.
Holy Baptism’S Liturgy : What Is Extolled In Ones And Threes?, Jonathan Bontke
Holy Baptism’S Liturgy : What Is Extolled In Ones And Threes?, Jonathan Bontke
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The following is a study of the historical usage of single and triple immersion / sprinkling practices through the first twelve centuries A.D. The questions at hand are: 1) Has either practice historically been predominant 2) What doctrine is informing each practice? 3) Is there a specific text of Scripture informing each practice? 4) How does this study resource us in our current practice?
The Latin expression, "Lex orandi, lex credendi" has for centuries encapsulated the truth that liturgical practice serves a looking glass into the worshiper's theology. It is the purpose of this study to use baptismal liturgies as …