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A Study Of The Moral Tone Of Restoration Comedy, Herbert Robinson Blackwell

Master's Theses

The so called "Restoration period" in English literature stands as an age of comic production that ranks as one of the most brilliant in the history of the English stage, second perhaps only to the preceding Elizabethan period. Restoration comedy has been famed for its indecency and immorality, and critical Judgment has always been influenced by concern over the "excesses" which the playwrights introduced into their works.

Morality is a relative term. What is sinful in one age is commonly accepted in another. Semantic differences may cause different moral connotations to be placed on certain words. Thus, in considering whether …

A Comparative Study Of The Readability Of The King James Version Of The Bible And The New Standard Revision Of The Bible, Dwight Robert Miller

Student Work

For many years a difference of opinion has existed regarding the relative reading ease of different versions of the Bible, the majority of the arguments made by the various factions have been based upon limited observation, and in no instance has experimental evidence been presented to support the contentions of any group.

Possible Solutions To Certain Problems Arising In The Production Of School-Produced Motion Pictures, Harley G. Jones

Graduate Student Research Papers

The basic problem chosen for this study is "Possible Solutions to Certain Problems Arising in the Production of School-Produced Motion Pictures." Specific problems arise in any medium of expression, and it is wise to expect problems to arise when locally produced audio-visual aids in the form of motion pictures are considered by a school. The paper resulting from this study does not supply all of the answers to all of the problems, nor does it necessarily supply the best answers to any specific problem arising. Nevertheless, by posing some available solutions to certain of the problems, it provides assistance in …

The Literary Manifestation Of A Liberal Romanticism In American Jazz, Hugh L. Smith Jr.

English Language and Literature ETDs

Among the cultural forces of growing influence in America is the increasing scholarly and literary attention being given to the native American art form, Jazz. This dissertation will illustrate that Jazz owes its recognition to American literature and that all genres of the literature of Jazz have adopted an attitude of Liberal Romanticism in their treatment of Jazz. This attitude is in keeping with the outlook developed by the musicians themselves.

Political Theories Of Juan Luis Vives, Anne M. Riley

History ETDs

No abstract provided.

The Church Of South India -- A Development Of Union Movements, Herbert Kluck

Bachelor of Divinity

The proposed contribution of this thesis will be to show that instead of moving toward the universal or ecumenical church, the movement producing the Church of South India actually tended more toward a union on the simple basis of what three church groups happened to hold in common.

An Historical And Philosophical Evaluation Of Rosicrucianism, Edward W. Wessling

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis will attempt to evaluate historically and philosophically a movement which for more than three decades has courted the eye and interest of American readers through advertising claims for "the system of metaphysical and physical philosophy intended to awaken the latent faculties of the individual whereby he may utilize to a better advantage his natural talents and lead a more happy life.”

A Study Of The Words Of Jesus: Let A Man Deny Himself And Follow Me--The Relationship Of Renunciation To Discipleship In The Synoptics, A Paul Meyer

Bachelor of Divinity

This research paper is the outgrowth of a personal struggle. The problem posed has in the past very sincerely disturbed the writer; this research has helped him personally in arriving at an answer. The writer's early background gave rise to the problem. His father had at an early age impressed him with the fact that scripture cannot but confront its reader. It is God's message. His mother was reared in a rather legalistic pietism, and this tended to influence him in a pietistic Way. The passages which caused the most mental anguish were those concerning renunciation, passages which, upon first …

An Historical And Exegetical Study Of The Messianic Hope Of The Post-Exilic Prophets, William John Hausmann

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis endeavors to determine the content, character and particular emphasis of the Messianic hope of the postexilic prophets: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

The Day Of Yahweh- Its Background And Usage In Selected Prophets, Walter Emil Rast

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this study is to deal with some of the problems relevant to this broad, prophetic idea. This involves concerning ourselves, with the origin of the idea, and the form it took in the prophetic mind. As a result, we have devoted the first chapter to an investigation of certain problems connected with the origin and background of the idea. In the second and third chapters, our concern is with the concept as it unfolds itself in the prophetic books. In both these chapters, our intent is one of comparison and contrast, in seeking both common and diverse …

An Anaylsis And Comparison Of Eschatological Elements In The Hymns And Sermons Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, James R. Luecke

Bachelor of Divinity

It is in the wake of the proceedings of the Evanston Assembly of the World Council of Churches, and the re-examination of the Christian Hope in nearly every denomination of Christendom that this paper has been prepared. If it can truly be said that the actual living doctrine of a church is not properly that contained in its books only, but rather also that proclaimed from its pulpits and in the worship of its people, then this paper has value. It is the writer's belief that this study will suggest more nearly than any other study to date the actual …

Soren Kierkegaard's Critique Of Nineteenth Century Christiandom, Andrew M. Weyermann

Bachelor of Divinity

Every criticism and evaluation of Kierkegaard’s message is made on his grounds and on the basis of his works. The basic criteria for criticism is the criteria Kierkegaard employed to judge his age; namely, Christianity of the New Testament. As he saw it, his task was to define what it took.ma to be a Christian on the basis of the New Testament. The question is: to what extent does Kierkegaard in his attack actually base his criticism and corrective on the interpretation of Christianity in the New Testament? This question is posed with the recognition that Kierkegaard himself did not …

A History Of The Lutheran Church In New Zealand From 1843-1950, Clemens I. Koch

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the aim of this thesis to present simply the facts connected with the historica1 development of the work of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand. This presentation will enable the matter of methods to be more fully considered and with a greater degree of accuracy. In the present work we shall endeavor to give merely historical facts without entering into subjective judgments as to the methods and procedure adopted.

The Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church Abd Fellowship With Other Lutherans In America, Andrew Brondos

Bachelor of Divinity

The SELC has related itself positively and negatively to other Lutheran churches in the United States. With some church bodies it has declared agreement and has affiliated with this group--the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America. With others, though there have been repeated attempts and invitations for union, the SELC has declined to affiliate. These positions, affiliations or non-affiliations are the points considered in this thesis. That is the scope of this thesis in content. In time the scope of this thesis includes the period from the organizing of the SELC in September of 1902 to the end of …

The Relationship Of Group Psychology To The Work Of The Holy Ghost, Marvin L. Albers

Bachelor of Divinity

The thesis which this paper will seek to set forth and defend is that there is a relationship existing between the two. This relationship, however, does not reach the status of a. correlation. The two are not equal, rather, group psychology is a tool through which a minister can become a more effective agent in the work of the Holy Ghost.

The Missionary Endeavors Of Marcus Whitman, Michael C. Trinklein

Bachelor of Divinity

It shall be the writer’s objectives to first of' all gather together, correlate, and evaluate all the possible important factors which could be termed causes for the massacre; and secondly, to try to determine how much of the responsibility for the failure of the mission can be laid directly to its leader, Dr. Marcus Whitman, who is usually exonerated completely from blame.

The Historical Development Of The World Council Of Churches With Special Reference To American Lutheran Participation, Ralph Underwager

Bachelor of Divinity

This is a quest into the historical development of the World Council of Churches as an expression of the faith, life, and witness of the churches of our time. The historical perspective includes the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as a whole, but particular emphasis will fall on the years since 1910, the date of the World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. Major movements, the men that guided them, and significant historical realities, with special attention given to the extent of American Lutheran participation, will form the major part of this inquiry.

A Study To Determine The Kind Of Business Knowledge And Skill Needed By The Parish Ministerin The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Edgar Walz

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a study which was made to determine the kind of business knowledge and skill which are needed by the parish minister in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.

An Investigation Of A Select Number Of College Fraternities And Sororities, Milan Alfred Nesko

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis deals with socia1 and professional fraternities. I will first discuss the origin and history of college fraternities and. sororities and their general organization. In two further chapters I will discuss some fraternities on the basis of their constitution, their by-laws, and their rituals for the purpose of ferreting out whatever objectionable religious features they may have. In a final chapter I will attempt, on the basis of the, evidence found, to evaluate the program and purpose of college fraternities and sororities.

The Work Of The Deanship In The Ministerial Preparatory Schools Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Paul L. Knuth

Bachelor of Divinity

This study is a normative and descriptive investigation of the duties and functions of this officer as they are carried on at the present time, together with the personal and professional characteristics of this present incumbents of this office. No attempt is made to set up ideal duties and qualifications for the office or dean of students, although periodically throughout the study certain conclusions and implications will be drawn from the existing conditions as to what might be considered desirable and possible for future development.

The Rise Of Fraternal Organizations In The United States In The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century, Frederick William Dodge

Bachelor of Divinity

Many Lutherans have written on the subject of fraternal organizations. Their interest has usually been the doctrine of the lodge as opposed to the doctrine of the Church. It is hoped that this study may be a start toward our task of “rounding out" our understanding of fraternal organizations. I trust that the Commission on Fraternal Organizations of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod will find it possible to continue studies in this direction.

An Edition Of Don Gil De La Mancha, Paul F. Luenow Jr.

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Two manuscripts and a suelta edition of Don Gil de la Mancha are known to exist, and I have used these three in the preparation of this present edition of the play. The suelta is now in the Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid and is there identified by the stamped number -- T 19804. One of the manuscripts is possessed by señor Don Arturo Sedó and is included in his collection of theatrical manuscripts in Barcelona. In the Biblioteca Nacional also is the other manuscript of the play under the manuscript number -- 14907.

Comparison Of The Adjustment Of Amish And Non-Amish Children In Van Buren Township Schools, Clarence R. Stuffle

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No abstract provided.

A Study Of Niccolo Machiavelli's Philosophy Of The State As Derived From The Prince And The Discourses On The First Ten Books Of Titus Livius, James Joesph Lynch

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No abstract provided.

Virginia And The Mexican War, Judith Fauquier Napps

Master's Theses

Virginia's initial response to the news of the war was the patriotic reply of all citizens when the national flag is attacked. Within a few days, however, the party strife over the origin of the war and the fight for the political pie to be gained at its conclusion began. The state at this time, and the resulting political maneuvering thwarted a more active support of the war.

The History Of The Growth And Development Of Color Television, Robert Francis Crawford

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The Bad Boll Enterprise 1948-1954, Hans Spalteholz

Master of Divinity Thesis

The thesis, however, does not deal with all the conferences which have been lumped together at times under the title of “Bad Boll.” This thesis limits itself to the free theological conferences which were held in Germany by the Missouri Synod primarily with Lutherans not in fellowship with the Missouri Synod, i.e., the Landeskirchen, the regional churches.

Arabic Cognates In The Hebrew Text Of Isaiah Chapters 40-66, Ernest Hahn

Bachelor of Divinity

The last twenty-seven chapters of Isaiah have been selected since they form a unified section designated by many scholars the so-called Second Isaiah. This essay by no means intends to deal with all the Arabic cognates of Hebrew vocables in this division. It only seeks those cognates which may shed additional light on the Hebrew, especially the Hebrew words which are of rare occurrence in the Old Testament.

Johann Von Staupitz : His Life, His Writings, His Influence Upon Luther, Martin W. Heinicke

Bachelor of Divinity

Before despair and doubt could completely wreck his mind and life, a new influence entered into his life - a person who was to bring about the new appreciation of God and His Son, Christ. Pointing him to the wounds of Christ and the love of God, taking his mind from the despairing and damning thoughts of predestination, giving him courage and advice when needed, and stimulating him in his search for truth and assurance, was Johann von Staupitz, the Vicar-General of the Augustinian Eremites of Germany, Luther's friend and spiritual father.

The Linguistic Problem Of The Pastoral Epistles, Norman C. Meyer

Bachelor of Divinity

We will restrict our study to the third of these problems: THE LINGUISTIC PROBLEM OF THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. This is the problem around which critics of our day are chiefly building their critical studies. Liberal and conservative scholars alike are most deeply impressed with this one phase of study.

Our purpose, therefore, is to make a study of this linguistic problem confronted in our Epistles and to state the conclusions of various scholars derived from their research into this single problem.