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A History And Philosophy Of The World Council Of Churches, Arthur Lemuel Carl

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The problem of this study was to determine, on the basis of its history, the philosophy of the vlorld Council of Churches.

Planning Library Quarters For The Rockville Schools, Marie Asbury Collings

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Planning Library Quarters For The Rockville Schools, Marie Asbury Collings

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Ezra And Nehemiah: A Review Of The Return And Reform, Martin Leeseberg

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

In this study the question of the relationship of these two men is approached on the basis th.at the Scriptures are the inspired Word of God. This proposition is accepted as true whether the author of a particular book is known or not. At the same time it is assumed that misunderstandings of later scribes may have rearranged the text or that simple errors of dittography and haplography may have occurred. Aside from the possibilities of such textual errors, the original writer is given credit for knowing what he was trying to write. The attempt will be to understand the …

The Personal Union In The Theology Of Barth, Brunner And Berkouwer, George Lobien

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The problem about to be investigated is whether or not G. C. Berkouwer, Karl Barth and .Emil Brunner teach a personal union or the two natures 1n our Lord Jesus Christ. Or, to state it more comprehensibly, it they claim to teach a personal union of the two natures, we then propose to uncover exactly what they mean by the use of this term. Furthermore, throughout the study we shall attempt to indicate to the reader the areas of agreement and disagreement among these three outstanding Reformed theologians. Lastly, it must be admitted in all candor that our appraisal of …

The Development Of Th Meaning Of Faith In The Understanding And Experience Of John Wesley, 1703-1791, Byron Osborn Jr

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

The aim of this thesis is to determine the concept of faith which Wesley developed during a life principally devoted to the understanding and significance of Christian experience. Since this life touched every decade in the eighteenth century, this thesis bas been necessarily extensive.

The Historical Development Of The Sunday School Movement In The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Martin Haendschke

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

This investigation was concerned primarily with the problem of change and growth. From a tremendous mass of historical materials it was necessary to select those events, experiences, statements, essays and papers which in proper historical setting could be considered as causative factors to bring about changes, both in attitude and in structure.

A Proposed Program Of Junior Church Camping With An Evangelistic Emphasis, Alfred Bohr

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The church carries on its program of Christian Education in many ways. Some of these ways have been used by the church for centuries, but many new and more effective ways are constantly being developed to help the church carry on its vital ministry. One of these relatively new movements upon the stage of church hi story is the organized camping movement. This agency is rapidly becoming one of the church's moat effective means of Christian Education. Many church leaders are agreeing that •ta few weeks spent in a well-organized summer camp might be of more value educationally than a. …

Wesley's Thought On Faith And Reason In Christian Redemption, Vernon H. Haas

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Christian theology has always embodied the ideas of faith and reason as basic principles in the concept of Christian redemption. Likewise, human experience daily embraces, revolves around, and finds integration through faith and reason.

The relationship of faith and reason has been much less distinct. Throughout the Christian era a great difference of opinion has existed especially on the relationship of the two ideas in redemption. Usually this difference is held consequent to some particular views of the nature of man. Thus, for example, faith and reason are set in direct contrast to each other. One may be good while …

A Comparative Study Of The Wesleyan-Arminian And Calvinistic Doctrines Of The Perseverance Of The Saints As Set Forth By Selected Representatives, M. Edward Hegle

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The Christian doctrine of the perseverance of the saints is an important teaching in the field of Christian theology. Perseverance is persistence in a state of grace until it is succeeded by a state of glory. Bible believing Christians in the evangelical churches have not been in complete agreement in their views of this important Christian tenet.

As one who has anticipated serving in the pastorate of the Evangelical United Brethren Church the writer was aware of his need to be able to guide the people in his parish to an intelligent understanding of this tenet and lead them in …

A Survey Of Some Contemporary Philosophies Of Man, Richard Francis Carroll

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "It is the task of Philosophy to answer the basic questions of life. What are we? why are we here? are questions basic to the life of every thinking person.

There is a division of Philosophy which deals specifically with the foregoing questions. That division is known as Metaphysics. Metaphysics deals with the questions of being or nature, man, God, and the world or cosmos. Although the older philosophical divisions have been somewhat modified with recent investigations by the exact sciences, the main divisions within Metaphysics remain the same."

The Concept Of Perfection As Held By Early Friends, Paul J. Puckett

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Within the ranks of Evangelical Friends today there is some confusion and diversity of opinion regarding the early Friends' view of perfection. The problem which exists is due to several factors; Very little has been written, of a contemporary nature, which deals with the question. Most of that which has been written was published during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, therefore making the works hard to obtain and difficult to read and interpret. The association of Quakers with the Wesleyan movement has contributed to the complexity of the problem, insomuch that many have equated Fox's teaching with that of Wesley. …

Graduate Wind Instrument Recital, Harold W. Boyce

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

Since the end of World War II most teacher-training institutions have reinforced and expanded requirements for graduation in instrumental music education; but the problem still remains of determining the actual training needs of the instrumental music educator and the manner in which these needs can best be fulfilled in the relatively brief period of time available for educating the teacher . It is the responsibility of the music departments of the teacher-training institutions to determine the most practical and efficient courses and projects which will better equip students in instrumental music education for teaching general music classes, performing on their …

The Polarographic Determination Of Cobalt In Potassium Iodide, Donald Lee Kiser

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Baptism In The Intertestamental Period With Special Emphasis On The Qumram Community, Walter Wifall

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It will be the purpose of this paper to examine in particular the water lustrations practiced by this eschatologically- oriented group to see to what extent these washings were considered as a medium of God's grace and forgiveness. We shall also note whether one washing in particular took preference over the others as a means of induction into the life of the community.

The Eschatological Elements Of The Lord's Supper, Albert Buelow

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It would rather seem that the stress on the Real Presence would tend to increase the Christian's longing for the end of time since "this presence is itself already the beginning of the end of time" and the body and blood of Christ received in the Lord's Supper are a pledge of what is coming--a foretaste of eternity in time.

The exact cause of this lack of an eschatological emphasis is difficult to determine. Nor is it the purpose of this thesis to attempt to determine the cause. The purpose of this thesis is to articulate a Scriptural basis for …

He Who Came By Water And By Blood - A Summary And Critique Of The Majo Interpretations Of 1 John 5:6, F Peter Brinkman

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It has been said that 1 John 5:6 is "the most perplexing passage in the Epistle and one of the most perplexing in the New Testament." It is perplexing, if for no other reason, for the variety of interpretations that have been offered. This variety, in turn, hinges on many factors beyond the text itself.

August Crull: His Contributionsto The Missouri Synod, Glen Johnson

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The definition and scope of this subject cannot be more clearly stated than in terms of the title--"August Crull: His Contribution to the Missouri Synod." It is the intent of this study, insofar as source material will allow, to examine each facet of his life and work to determine the exact nature of his contribution to the Missouri Synod. Although some space will be given in the examination of August Crull as theologian and educator, the main emphasis will center upon August Crull as hymnologist and the wider implications of his work in general.

Reflections Of New Testament Passages Found In The Apostolic Fathers, Kieth Gerberding

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This paper will attempt to determine the attitude of the Apostolic Fathers toward the canonical New Testament writings on the basis of their references to and use of passages and phrases from those writings. Answers will be sought to the following questions. Which books of the New Testament are used by the Apostolic Fathers? Are these books used in a comparatively equal degree by all of the Fathers? Do the Fathers quote the New Testament writings and refer to them directly? If not, how do they introduce the New Testament material which they use? Do they copy passages from the …

The Doctrine Of The Universal Priesthood Of Believers And Its Exemplification In Pre-Reformation And Reformation Hymnody, Fred Precht

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It is the task of this paper to trace the history and development of this universal priesthood as it is reflected in Christian hymnody and, to a certain degree, in the related liturgical materials and practices. In the pursuit of this task it has been our method, at least with respect to the hymnody, to take especial note of certain expressions and key words which express the concepts of sacrifice and priestly functions such as offer, bring, sacrifice, gift, altar, victim. Not dismissed were also such corporate expressions as "we" and its cognates.

Requirements For A Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics For Use In Training Filipino Pastors, Robert Mcamis

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Our Lutheran Church was late in beginning work in the Philippines. We do not have much time as American missionaries to work in this field. We have a real challenge before us in building an indigenous Lutheran Church in a short time. This paper is concerned with the doctrinal aapect of the indigenous church. · If a strong, evangelical Lutheran Church is to take root and grow in the Philippines, it must be built upon the right foundation. This must be done in the training of students for the ministry who can better translate these theological concepts to their own …

Shalom In The Old Testament, Howard Tepker

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Thus from the outset one is impressed with the breadth and the significance of this versatile word. It shall be the purpose of this dissertation to study the noun shalom, the verb shalam, and the adjective shalem in order to discover the various shades of meaning that attach themselves to this rather complex concept. Our attention will be centered primarily on the use of the noun. We shall treat the verb and adjective only briefly.

Christian Education In Protestant Primary Schools In Belgian Congo, Allan Wiebe

Student Work

The term "religious education", although traditionally referring to the teaching ministry of the Christian church, has now become so general as to include practically all religions that are propagated through instruction including Jewish, Mohammedan, Hindu and most other non-Christian religions, as well as Christian. Consequently, a trend has recently developed in the direction of the use of the more exclusive term "Christian education" although the two terms are used interchangeably in many Christian circles.

In this study the term "Christian education" is preferred and refers to the process by which individuals are confronted with and controlled by the Christian gospel. …

Two Women From The Past, Barbara Goodwyn

Honors Theses

The Elizabethan period was undoubtedly one of the richest in the history of England. After a period of turmoil, Elizabeth's reign gave England a time of internal peace. Making the best of the opportunity, the English burst out in all directions: exploration,. drama, trade, poetry. The importance of women grew in this period along with everything else, with a natural development of freedom. Duke Frederick of Wuttemberg, visiting England in 1602, remarked that "the women have more liberty than perhaps in any other place." Twentieth century minds would disagree that the women had freedom, but in comparison to other countries …

The Significance Of The Baptism Of Jesus, Carl Zahrte

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The idea for this study was not original with the author, but came £rom a suggestion made by Dr. Paul M. Bretscher, whose help and guidance as faculty adviser are also herewith acknowledged. At first glance, it might not appear that the subject is broad enough to warrant the time and the effort necessary for the preparation of a thesis. There are limitations, of course, not only because Scriptural references to the baptism of Jesus are quite brief, but also because theological studies on baptism have generally been more concerned about the nature and meaning of baptism as a sacrament …

The Spirit Baptism Relationship In Acts, Jakob Heckert

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This thesis, therefore, is an attempt at an exegetical investigation of the relationship which exists between baptism and the Holy Spirit in Acts.

Waiting On The Lord In St. Paul's Epistle To The Philippians, Kenneth Ballas

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This study, therefore, intends to provide an evaluation of this aspect of eschatology. It arose out of a reading of the Scriptures which revealed that more than occasional references to this need for waiting are made in both the Old and New Testaments. A concordance study soon indicated a wide range of interesting Hebrew and Greek terms which occurred in passages that were generally of considerable theological significance. This fact coupled with personal feelings about the ministry, especially in the light of existing world conditions, is responsible for an interest in a Biblical study of the concept of waiting on …

Research On Repertoire Used In Vocal Recital, Drew Van Wagoner

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The selections in the recital given by the candidate can be divided into four sections. The first four songs can claim as their origin in time the early Italian school of the Baroque period. The two selections following these represent the oratorio. The aria by Haydn properly comes from the Class-ical era. The aria from Mendelssohn's oratorio is from the Romantic period, but it is referred to as Classicist-Romanticist, due to different elements of style and technique used by the composer.1 The third part of the recital is composed of art songs, taken from the German Lieder group, the first …

Graduate Percussion Recital And A History And Development Of Percussion Instruments And Percussion Music, Ned S. Mortensen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In today1s public school band the percussion section is often neglected. Some band directors consider the percussion section a place to deposit outcasts. Even though a full, accurate and well-trained percussion section adds polish to a band, few band directors admit its importance. Percussion instruments are seldom recognized as effective solo and ensemble instruments even though both solo and ensemble work can help the percussionist become an accomplished musician.

In this paper, it is proposed to examine the history and development of percussion instruments and percussion music and to thus establish the importance or the percussion section in the public …

Graduate Recital, Alma C. Cook

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The writer, after conferring with his graduate committee, selected a lecture-recital project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for his Master of Science degree in Music Education. As a junior high school instrumental teacher and specialist on the low brass instruments, he was advised by his committee chairman, Professor Max F. Dalby, to also utilize some of his junior high school students on the recital. It was suggested that he play various instruments with them, as well as appropriate solos on his major instruments: euphonium, tenor trombone, and tuba. To show the writer's versatility, it was also suggested that a …