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The Soteriology Of The Lutheran Chorale Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries, Norbert Mueller

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

There may be, and probably are, a variety of reasons why the chorale has not become popular in America. However, one of the more serious which has come to my attention, and I cannot say how wide spread this charge is, is that the chorale doesn’t contain enough Gospel if it contains Gospel at al1. The study which this paper embraces is a result of this charge.

An Indian Venture- The History Of Missouri Synod Indian Missions In Michigan And Minnesota, 1840-1868, Walter Schoenfuhs

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

It is the purpose of this thesis to record the history of this Lutheran endeavor giving particular emphasis to the period of 1853 to 1868, a time or heroic efforts and sad disappointments.

Christian Love As A Loadstar And A Standard Of Judgment, Samuel Boda

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this thesis is to single out Christian Love ̆χγά τ̌?. as the only love worthy of the name and as that prescribed by God for young people and for people of all time. We shall contrast Christian Love with other so-called “loves” and show the distinctive differences between them. We shall, furthermore, demonstrate how Christian Love can and should be used by young people as a lodestar through all of life, as well as a standard of judgment, or test, for the solution of ethical problems and questions.

Tapeinophrosyne, Praytes, And Makrothymia In Paul's Theology- With Special Reference To Ephesians 4:1,2, Robert Elosser

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Many have, indeed, described and defined humility, but they have not at all correctly defined the nature and characteristic of humility as it is set forth in Holy Scripture. The aim of this thesis, therefore, has been to set forth the Biblical teaching on humility, as far as possible, in harmony with the clear Word of God. Whatever value this thesis may have, therefore, will depend on the degree to which it has succeeded in realizing this aim.

The Latin American Career Of General William Miller, Robert William Delaney

History ETDs

Adjacent to the historic University of San Marcos in Lima is the Panteón de los Próceres de la Independencia, shrine to the heroes of the independence of Peru. Here in a special niche are the remains of the Englishman, General William Miller, reposing beside his comrades-in-arms and other who sacrificed much to liberate Peru from Spain. Many visitors to this shrine, however, know little of William Miller or, as the inscription reads simply, "Guillermo Miller." Practically all of those in the Panteón are regarded as saints and the events of their lives have been detailed profusely by writers. About this …

The Idea Of Failure In Henry Adams, Charles Sanders Peirce, And Mark Twain, Robert M. Bunker

American Studies ETDs

Mark Twain, Henry Adams, and Charles Sanders Peirce, three great Americans of the Gilded Age, described themselves as grotesque failures. These pages have been written in the hope to make clear what they meant by success: the communication of their failure.

A Tentative Vocabulary Of Verbs In Two Works Of Juan Manuel, Wayne L. Allison

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Juan Manuel, one of the most distinguished men of his age, was constantly engaged in rebellions and civil wars but, nevertheless, somehow managed to leave to posterity several literary works of considerable importance. He succeeded in making didacticism alive and personal in El Conde Lucanor. He is a prince writing to edify and instruct the people, a man of the world with a keen insight into human character. Like his uncle, King Alfonso X, Juan Manuel was constantly aware that he was writing for the people. His charm consists in the skill with which he uses his narrative to illustrate …

The Melodramatic Element In The Sainetes Of Carlos Arniches, Margaret Jones Dawson

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

Carlos Arniches y Barrera (1886-1943) is a dramatist who has been too long and too consistently neglected. From 1888 until his death in 1943 he was a successful playwright from the point of view of the box office, but the critics were inclined to dismiss him an as author of the despised genero chico, a lesser genre and hence unworthy of their attention. Most manuals of literature either ignore him completely or mention him briefly as one more author of short plays. The more generous devote a sentence or two of him.

Post-Impressionist Innovations In Landscape Painting, Martha Fowler Meeks

Art & Art History ETDs

Statement of the problem. It is the purpose of this study to show that the expression of landscape attained the vitality to rival figure painting as an art form in the Post-Impressionist period and to estimate what this vitality meant further developments in painting.

The Administrative Techniques Of The Extension Department Of The Sunday School, Ronald S. Crecelius

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The problem was to present a clear study of the nature, purposes, values and operation of the Extension Department of the Sunday School. It was the writers purpose to present the actual picture of the organization of the Extension Department and its necessity as a regular department of the Sunday School along with its relative position to the church and Sunday School. An attempt was made to present the true picture of the Extension Department by truthfully presenting some of the disadvantages as well as the advantages. Thus the problem may be stated: to find and present the true framework …

A Critical Study Of The Methods Of Higher Criticism, Robert F. Day

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Beginning with the eighteenth century and continuing to the present certain Biblical scholars segmented the Pentateuch into various documents as to its origin. They claimed the methods of inquiry and principles, by which they determined. the different sources used to write the Pentateuch, were valid. This work was known as Biblical Higher Critic ism, otherwise known as just, Higher Criticism. Conservative Biblical scholarship has thoroughly disagreed with the findings of Destructive Higher Critic ism but little has been written on the methods or principles of inquiry end their application. Most conservative attacks have been at the results rather than investigation …

A Study Of Theories Of Naturalistic Evolution And The Scriptural Account Of Creation, Nilton W. Hopper

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

For nearly a full century a war of words has been taking place concerning the origin of this universe, the world, man and animals. There have been many books written on the subject besides many private and public debates. None of these have produced a final and lasting, or for that matter satisfying, answer to the problem.

It was the purpose of this research to present an adequate and accurate, but not a bulky picture of the problem that arises between the theory of Naturalistic Evolution, that science claims to have discovered, and the Biblical account as it is given …

A Study Of The Work Of The Pastor In The Field Of Christian Education In The Oregon Conference Of The Free Methodist Church, James H. Bisel

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The problem presented to this study was as follows: To what extent do the pastors of the churches in the Oregon Conference of the Free Methodist Church practice the principles of Christian education in the local church?

A Study Of The Significance Of Certain Recently Discovered Greek Manuscripts With Reference To New Testament Translation, Henry Karg

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

"The basic document of the Christian Faith is the Greek New Testament." The original sources for the Greek New Testament were the inspired autographs of the various writers of the New Testament books. None of these autographs, however, are known to exist today. All that has come down to us are copies of copies of the original manuscripts.

This question may then be asked: "How can a person be sure that the text of the New Testament in his possession today is accurate and free from error?" In answer to this question it can be stated that "A Study of …

General Principles Of Child Evangelism With Special Reference To The Age Group Six To Twelve, Albert Gackle

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Facts generally accepted in the field of Christian Education show that the boy and girl in the age group of six to twelve is stepping over into another world. Life is becoming very real to them and they require the real, the true, and the genuine to satisfy their longings. They are discriminators between fact and fiction and very frequently note things long before they attract the attention of an adult. Their conscience is yet tender, the impulse to obey is strong, and the implicit faith of the earlier years still lingers with them. It is a time in their …

The Pastor's Relation To The Sunday School In The Oregon Yearly Meeting Of Friends, Leroy V. Myers

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The serious mistake has often been made in thinking that the Sunday School and the church were two separate and independent organisations, where the superintendent has been the leader of the former and the pastor the leader of the later. It was the concern of the writer to help bridge this gulf, to encourage the pastor and superintendent to work hand in hand, and to improve the methods whereby I this may be attained. Where there has been a strong and efficient Sunday School there has been a successful church.

A Study Of Some Aspects Of Departmental Work In The Children's Division Of Sunday School, John M. Strong

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Teachers in the Sunday School need to know more about the children to whom they minister. Each child must be recognized as an individual and as such, he is a candidate for the promised eternal life that Jesus promised to those who believe on His Name. How can they believe except they be sent teachers who believe on Him? Furthermore, the child is a candidate for leadership in the church in which it may at present be a member of the Children's Division.

An Evaluation Of Church School Methods In The N.W. Canada Conference Of The Evangelical United Brethren Church, Herbert H. Bock

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Education and religion have been compatible throughout the centuries of civilization. Where there has been religion there has been education in order to propagate the beliefs of religion. A good system of education is absolutely essential in order to adequately propagate the Gospel of Christ.

The teaching methods and educational philosophies prevalent in many of the churches today are influenced by the emphasis in secular and modern educational procedures.

It was the purpose of this study 1) to point out a few of the basic emphases of modern educational procedure; 2) to make an evaluation of the church school methods …

General Principles Of Child Evangelism With Special Reference To The Age Group Six To Twelve, Albert Gackle

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Facts generally accepted in the field of Christian Education show that the boy and girl in the age group of six to twelve is stepping over into another world. Life is becoming very real to them and they require the real, the true, and the genuine to satisfy their longings. They are discriminators between fact and fiction and very frequently note things long before they attract the attention of an adult. Their conscience is yet tender, the impulse to obey is strong, and the implicit faith of the earlier years still lingers with them. It is a time in their …

A Comparative Study In The Field Of Genetics Of The Organic Evolutionary Hypothesis And The Scriptural Account, A. Delbert Rice

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Since the beginning of the Church Age, the field of Biblical Apologetics has been the battleground for many acrimonious words and hasty conclusions and the scene of many misunderstandings. Since the advent of the popular exposition of the organic evolutionary hypothesis with Charles Darwin in 1859, many things, based upon a false understanding of the Scriptures or upon a false understanding of scientific evidence, have been said and many accusations made on both sides of the argument. This study has been undertaken to sort from the tons of discussion which have been put forth the few pounds which can be …

A Study Of The Extent Of The Influence Of Selected Jewish Institutions Upon The Apostolic Church Of The First Century, Herbert F. Reinhardt

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The Jew of every age has anxiously awaited the coming of his promised Messiah. The Jews just previous to the birth of Jesus Christ were no exception. Although they had a well-organized system of religion they still lacked one thing -- their Messiah. He came and with Him came an immense change in the whole system of worship. Many of the previous institutions, ordinances, and rituals were omitted, others were changed and invested with new meaning, as Christ through the apostles set up the new Christian form of worship and organization. Certain of these institutions which became part of the …

A Comparative Study In The Filed Of Genetics Of The Organic Evolutionary Hypothesis And The Scriptural Account, A. Delbert Rice

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Since the beginning of the Church Age, the field of Biblical Apologetics has been the battleground for many acrimonious words and hasty conclusions and the scene of many misunderstandings.

Since the advent of the popular exposition of the organic evolutionary hypothesis with Charles Darwin in 1859, many things, based upon a false understanding of the Scriptures or upon a false understanding of scientific evidence, have been said and many accusations made on both sides of the argument. This study has been undertaken to sort from the tons of discussion which have been put forth the few pounds which can be …

A Study Of Theories Of Naturalistic Evolution And The Scriptural Account Of Creation, Milton W. Hopper

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "For nearly a full century a war of words has been taking place concerning the origin of this universe, the world, man and animals. There have been many books written on the subject besides many private and public debates. None of these have produced a final and lasting, or for that matter satisfying, answer to the problem.

It was the purpose of this research to present an adequate and accurate, but not bulky picture of the problem that arises between the theory of Naturalistic Evolution, that science claims to have discovered, and the Biblical account as it is given …

An Inductive Study Of Selected New Testament Synonyms For Sin, Le Roy C. Lindahl

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "There are a number of words in the New Testament which have to do with the concept of sin. According to Dr. G. A. Turner there are eight roots from which these words are formed to make twenty-eight synonymous derivatives occurring a total of approximately 386 times. These facts have therefore raised the following questions:

1. Is there a valid reason for so many different words being used to represent sin?
2. Are these various words used erratically or systematically?
3. May these words be classified?
4. If they may be classified, are there any common characteristics within the various classifications?
5. Again, are …

A Study Of The Methods Of Higher Criticism, Robert F. Day

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "Beginning with the eighteenth century and continuing to the present certain Biblical scholars segmented the Pentateuch into various documents as to its origin. They claimed the methods of inquiry and principles, by which they determined the different sources used to write the Pentateuch, were valid. This work was known as Biblical Higher Criticism, otherwise known as just, Higher Criticism. Conservative Biblical scholarship has thoroughly disagreed with the findings of Destructive Higher Criticism but little has been written on the methods or principles of inquiry and their application. Most conservative attacks have been at the results rather than investigation of …

The Director Of Christian Education In The Local Church, Vernon R. Kraft

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Christian education in the beginning was taught by God Himself to Adam and Eve, and then from man to man ever since. The methods have been various and unstable, and the results have not always been what God Himself intended for them to be: for the purpose of God was and is to save men, through Christian education, evangelism, or any other procedures through which men works.

A Critical Study Of Youth And Youth Work And A Workable Plan Of Youth Evangelism For The Local Church, Charles L. Ritter

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The youth of the United States of America have fallen to the lowest moral and spiritual level of any generation of youth which has yet lived in this country. Never before was there a time when such a majority of the criminals were of the adolescent and youth age. Secular authorities along with moralists and religious leaders are alarmed and are searching earnestly for an answer to the problems of juvenile delinquency. The glamorous advertising of liquor, superemphasizing of sex, glorification of materialism, degeneration of the home, along with numerous other anti-spiritual emphases of the past decade, has produced a …

Pietism And Traditional Worship Practices Of The Lutheran Church, Henry Dequin

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The Period of. Pietism, from approximately 1670 to approximately 1750, is one of the areas in the history or the Lutheran Church which has not received much consideration in the English language. Particularly is this true 1n regard to the effects of Pietism upon the traditional worship practice of the Lutheran Church. Aside from brief references which generally attribute considerable liturgical deterioration to the Pietistic Period, not much appears on this subject in the English language. Although there are more extensive studies of Pietism in the German language, yet; even here the details of the liturgical -- or; anti-liturgical -- …

A Study Of The Problem Of A Personal Devil And Its Relationship To Latter-Day Saint Beliefs, Lamar E. Garrard

Theses and Dissertations

The problem of the existence of a devil is important, since it relates to other beliefs which a person or his religion may uphold. The orthodox Christian concepts of the divinity of Christ, the Fall of man, the Atonement, and the inspiration of the Bible are altered when a belief in Satan is discarded.

The prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) take a very definite stand concerning the existence of Satan. They declare that the devil and his angels exist and that they tempt and try to deceive men. L.D.S. scriptures, given through modern revelation, …

Representative Sanctoral Sermons Of Saint Augustine, Michael J. Dunn

Bachelors’ Theses

The De Civitate Dei and many lesser philosophical works made Saint Augustine one of the greatest philosophers of the Christian era. His Confessiones make him one of the great devotional writers of all time. In addition to the facets of his character, Augustine exhibited a third side, that of him self as a churchman , a preacher and teacher.