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A World Filled With Grace: Conceptualizing The Divine In Hindu Devotionalism And Karl Rahner, Ankur Barua Jan 2010

A World Filled With Grace: Conceptualizing The Divine In Hindu Devotionalism And Karl Rahner, Ankur Barua

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

In recent decades, a substantial body of scholarly work in the field of Hindu-Christian studies has been produced, which has not only done much to dispel earlier stereotypes of Hindu life-worlds as steeped in 'pantheism', 'world-negation' and the like, but also urged Christian thinkers to reflect on their own foundational beliefs through Hindu motifs. A relatively unexplored theme remains that of whether, and in what ways, the divine reality can be conceptualized as 'gracious' in Hindu devotionalism, especially given that the Christian doctrine of 'grace is related to a constellation of other notions such as creation out of nothing, justification …

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Viewpoint: What I See: Little Indias, Caste, And The Church In The West, Rachel Fell Mcdermott Jan 2010

Viewpoint: What I See: Little Indias, Caste, And The Church In The West, Rachel Fell Mcdermott

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

Recently a New York Times article, "From Untouchable to Businesswoman" (July 22, 2010), carried the story of Kakuben Lalabhai Parmar, an illiterate Scheduled Caste woman from Gujarat who was selling her patchwork embroideries at New York's posh Asia Society. Thanks to intervention in India twenty years ago from SEWA, the Self-Employed Women's Association, she came out of seclusion in her house to participate in society, while helping to preserve the traditional handicrafts of her village. The result is a globe-trotting artisan-businesswoman who exchanges hugs with her clients, buys shampoos at CVS for her daughters back home in the village, and …

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Adieu Raimon, A Dieu, Joseph Prabhu Jan 2010

Adieu Raimon, A Dieu, Joseph Prabhu

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

Raimon Panikkar, known to many in this Society of Hindu-Christian Studies as a teacher, scholar, mentor or friend, died at his home in Tavertet, near Barcelona, on August 26, 2010. He was ninety-one and had been in poor health for some time, but he did live to see the day when his Gifford Lectures, originally delivered in Edinburgh in 1989, and over which he had agonized ever since [he produced some nineteen different versions of parts of the texts], finally saw the light of day in June of this year as The Rhythm of Being (Orbis Books).

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Book Review: "Christianity For Hindus", Tracy Sayuki Tiemeier Jan 2010

Book Review: "Christianity For Hindus", Tracy Sayuki Tiemeier

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

A review Christianity for Hindus by Arvind Sharma.

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Book Review: "Hermeneutics And Hindu Thought: Toward A Fusion Of Horizons", Brian K. Pennington Jan 2010

Book Review: "Hermeneutics And Hindu Thought: Toward A Fusion Of Horizons", Brian K. Pennington

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

A review of Hermeneutics and Hindu Thought: Toward a Fusion of Horizons edited by Rita Sherma and Arvind Sharma.

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Pendekatan Hermeneutik : Kajian Terhadap Pemikiran Muhammad Syahrur Dalam Buku Al-Kitab Wa Al-Qur'an Qira'ah Muasirah., Ahmad Zaki Mubarok Jan 2010

Pendekatan Hermeneutik : Kajian Terhadap Pemikiran Muhammad Syahrur Dalam Buku Al-Kitab Wa Al-Qur'an Qira'ah Muasirah., Ahmad Zaki Mubarok

Student Works (2010-2019)

Hermeneutic is originally derived from Greek term Hermeneuein, this term was Hermeneutikos which contains three basic meanings, which are, revelation, explanation and interpretation. These meanings came to existence as hermeneutic is applied in studying the Koran in the 19th century, but then tensions arise between Muslim scholars as to which definition is deemed appropriate. This study aims to expose the hermeneutic approach observed and applied by a Middle-East scholar, Muhammad Syahrur in his literature of al-Kitab wa al-Qur’an Qira’ah Mu‘asirah as well as to verify hermeneutic position as one of the theoretical commentary when discussing the Holy Koran. This study …

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Asas-Asas Akidah Dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak Menurut Perspektif Islam., Seri Hayati Husain Jan 2010

Asas-Asas Akidah Dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak Menurut Perspektif Islam., Seri Hayati Husain

Student Works (2010-2019)

Presently, many parents are neglecting their children’s early Islamic education due to limited knowledge in the importance of teaching aqidah to their children from birth. Parents lack in the knowledge of content of what to impart to their children and the most suitable approaches to teach in order to make them understand better. Thus, this research will discuss the basic of aqidah and the approaches of teaching for children between ages of 0 - 7 years. This research will focus on the concept of aqidah in general, followed by explanation about children’s development according to Islamic view and the choice …

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Madrasah Idrisiah Bukit Chandan Kuala Kangsar Perak : Sejarah Dan Sumbangannya Terhadap Pendidikan Islam Dari Tahun 1985-1999., Nor Adina Abdul Kadir Jan 2010

Madrasah Idrisiah Bukit Chandan Kuala Kangsar Perak : Sejarah Dan Sumbangannya Terhadap Pendidikan Islam Dari Tahun 1985-1999., Nor Adina Abdul Kadir

Student Works (2010-2019)

The main purpose of this study is to explore the history of Madrasah Idrisiah Kuala Kangsar Perak and its contribution towards Islamic Education from 1985 to1999. The three main research questions are; 1) how does Madrasah Idrisiah developed historically?; 2) what are the type of courses and teachings implemented in Madrasah Idrisiah before and after Malaysia independence?; and 3) who are the mastermind in redeveloping the Madrasah and what are his contibutions in developing the Islamic education in Madrasah Idrisiah from 1985 to 1999. Data in this dessertation is collected from library research and documentation method. Interviews were also done …

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Steve Blackwell: A Florida Folk Musician, Brian Haymans Jan 2010

Steve Blackwell: A Florida Folk Musician, Brian Haymans

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the life of Steve Blackwell (1947-2006), a Florida folk singer/songwriter from Punta Gorda, FL, located where the Peace River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The study examines his biographical history, his performance career, musical output, and the impact he and his music had on the surrounding community. The first part of the study documents Blackwell's history and the major events that shaped his life while, at the same time, describing what kind of person Steve Blackwell was. The second part of the study examines Blackwell's career as a musical performer, the bands he played with, how those …

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Jerry Herman's Leading Ladies, John Mansell Jan 2010

Jerry Herman's Leading Ladies, John Mansell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Jerry Herman is celebrated for his ability to showcase strong leading female roles in his canon of work that spans some fifty years. In writing such strong female characters, he must produce strong male counterparts to these women who can communicate on their level and not become overpowered by the women's presence. I was cast in the musical revue, It's Today: An Evening of Jerry Herman, conceived, directed, and choreographed by Earl D. Weaver. My portion of the revue explored Herman's leading male roles of Cornelius from Hello, Dolly!; Mack from Mack and Mabel; Colonel Tadeusz Boleslav Stjerbinsky from The …

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The Search For Theatre For Social Change, Britney Cooper Jan 2010

The Search For Theatre For Social Change, Britney Cooper

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Throughout history people have sought to prompt social change through theatrical experiences. The theatre has moved the masses in ways that have frightened governments and religious establishments into closing down theatres and banning theatrical material. History proves that theatre which causes change exists and works, but it also proves there is no one definition or formula for this type of theatre. Depending on the culture, time period, issue, resources and people involved Theatre for Social Change takes a variety of forms. However, theatre affecting change does tend to maintain two common threads: the creation of a new work and the …

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Applied Design: An Exploration Of Arts Integration Through Theatrical Design In The Fourth Grade Classroom, Alicia Fuss Jan 2010

Applied Design: An Exploration Of Arts Integration Through Theatrical Design In The Fourth Grade Classroom, Alicia Fuss

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this action-research study is to explore a new pedagogical tool for myself as a teaching artist: Applied Design. My ideas around Applied Design are rooted in the field of Creative Drama, and grew out of a desire to explore theatrical design in the same process-centered way that Creative Drama explores informal and improvisational drama techniques. To this end, I attempt to determine how the use of Applied Design affects both student engagement and student understanding when applied as an interdisciplinary tool to Language Arts curriculum. For the purposes of this study, I introduced Applied Design as a …

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My, Claudius: A Case Against The King As Villain., Kevin Blackwelder Jan 2010

My, Claudius: A Case Against The King As Villain., Kevin Blackwelder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The role of Claudius in Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet has traditionally been affixed with the label of villain, coupled with a presumption of malice. This prejudice has plagued the role, relegating it to shallow melodrama throughout the majority of the play's 440 odd-year history. Although it has now become more commonplace to see him portrayed as a capable, intelligent, even initially likable king, this has only been the case for the past 50 years or so, and even so the label of villain and the assumption of malice persist and prevail even in contemporary practice. While the author is …

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Once Upon A Time: Making Fairy Tales Relevant In Contemporary Theatre For Young Audiences, Amanda Kibler Jan 2010

Once Upon A Time: Making Fairy Tales Relevant In Contemporary Theatre For Young Audiences, Amanda Kibler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As a theatre for young audiences (TYA) practitioner and artist, I have noticed the prevalence of edited fairy tales on TYA stages. Artists tend to present versions of traditional tales that do not explore the dark places found in the original forms, the very same parts of humanity that young people often yearn to understand. Within TYA, fairy tales have become a safe option because many are well-known titles that generate audiences and income. Theatre practitioners and producers frequently present selections from the canon of fairy tales without exploring its many layers of meaning; failing to recognize the message that …

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The Estate Of Mendacity: An Interpretation Of William's Most Ambiguous Character, Daniel Bowlen Jan 2010

The Estate Of Mendacity: An Interpretation Of William's Most Ambiguous Character, Daniel Bowlen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

I performed the role of Brick Pollitt at Lake Mirror Theatre in Lakeland, Florida from April 20- April 30 2006. The role of Brick Pollitt provided me with several acting challenges as well as multiple subjects to research. The most challenging aspects of portraying the character of Brick Pollitt are his alcoholism, issues of sexuality, and tormented familial relationships. Brick Pollitt journeys in the period of one day through major challenges in two key relationships. He moves from dominance in his relationship with Maggie to capitulation and from isolation in his relationship with Big Daddy to mutual understanding. Brick's relationships …

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Developing The Individual To Strengthen The Whole: The Application Of Viewpoints Training To Impact The Social Cognitive Development Of Actors In A High School Ensemble, Elizabeth Horn Jan 2010

Developing The Individual To Strengthen The Whole: The Application Of Viewpoints Training To Impact The Social Cognitive Development Of Actors In A High School Ensemble, Elizabeth Horn

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This research explores the application of Viewpoints and Composition training with a cast of high school students to measure changes in the social cognitive development (SCD) of individuals and the collective group. The research centers on the writing of Michael F. Mascolo and Deborah Margolis, which takes a coactive approach to the relationship between one's social cognitive development and how it is manifested in his or her actions within a social group. Using this framework, the researcher assesses the personality types within the cast and analyzes how utilizing Viewpoints training creates shifts within these personalities. The researcher approaches this study …

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A Lighting And Scenic Design For The University Of Central Florida's A Symphony Of Dance, Terra Baldwin Jan 2010

A Lighting And Scenic Design For The University Of Central Florida's A Symphony Of Dance, Terra Baldwin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The beginnings of modern stage lighting emerged during the late 1800s when Adolphe Appia and Edward Gordon Craig theorized about the potential use of lighting to create plasticity in a theatrical production. Appia and Craig conducted experiments, only to find that the limitation of the instruments available at the time prevented the achievement of their theory. The next documented step was when Stanley McCandless proposed and published a system for implementing the Appia and Craig theory of plasticity. Stanley McCandless' lighting textbook, A Syllabus of Stage Lighting. The book broke down the elements and function of light; ultimately becoming the …

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What Characteristics Make A Successful Commission Of A New Play For Young Audiences?, Rebecca Podsednik Jan 2010

What Characteristics Make A Successful Commission Of A New Play For Young Audiences?, Rebecca Podsednik

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Guiding Question: What characteristics contribute to a successful commission of a new play for young audiences? Defining various types of commissions taking place in the field of theatre can help to set a precedent for defining commissioning processes and goals within the field of theatre for young audiences. Each field has their own specific needs, and I am interested in how the details of various commissioning processes can help to articulate some of the vital aspects of this work. This thesis looks at the broad process of commissioning a new play for young audiences through the study of one specific …

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Sharing The True Colors: An Exploration Of Theatre Created By Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Youth, Nicholas Bazo Jan 2010

Sharing The True Colors: An Exploration Of Theatre Created By Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender Youth, Nicholas Bazo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

True Colors: Out Youth Theater at The Theater Offensive is a Boston based program that focuses its theatrical and social mission on engaging Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) at-risk, youth and the community that surrounds them. Through the process of generating an original touring production, True Colors employs theatre as a tool for personal, social, and artistic expression, empowerment, and activism. The program's balance of both process and product focused goals creates an environment of multifaceted engagement and provides an example of how art can thrive in a structure of youth outreach. Though directors and facilitators guide the process …

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The Economics Of A Young Audience, Cicely Bosley Jan 2010

The Economics Of A Young Audience, Cicely Bosley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As a theatre for young audiences' (TYA) teacher, artist, and administrator, I seek to explore where and how TYA fits into business and economic models to open a dialogue between TYA practitioners and business administration professionals. Through this qualitative study, I endeavor to foster a new language for TYA practitioners to enhance fundraising and audience development. By its own definition, TYA is a hybrid field that strives for both artistic form and educative function. With a dual focus of form and function, administrators struggle to advocate for TYA organizations within existing models. To move through this challenge, I look to …

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A Personal Exploration Into The Ethics And Responsibilities Of A Theatre Teaching Artist, Amie Dunn Jan 2010

A Personal Exploration Into The Ethics And Responsibilities Of A Theatre Teaching Artist, Amie Dunn

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As an artist in the field of theatre for young audiences, I encounter many definitions of 'teaching artist,' and within each definition lies a new set of physical, educational, and psychological responsibilities. While the term 'teaching artist' continues to evolve and grow, I am interested in exploring a common struggle among teaching artists: What does it mean to be an ethical and responsible teaching artist? This thesis allows me to create a personal definition of 'teaching artist' while exploring the relationship between responsibility, ethics, and community-based teaching. I begin by formulating my current understanding and beliefs about what it means …

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Computer Technologyin The Design Process, Gregory Montague Jan 2010

Computer Technologyin The Design Process, Gregory Montague

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This is a study of computer technology's impact on the theatrical design process. The tools of communication provided by technology were studied, and an analysis was conducted in the classroom of Digital Rendering, Digital Rendering Videos, and 3d CADD. After-wards, these tools were applied to an actual production of West Side Story where, with the addition of 3d light simulation software, the tools were used to communicate the design ideas from the lighting designer to the director. The goal of this process was to provide a 'real to life' virtual representation of the show to the director with the least …

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La Divina The Birth Of The Singer/Actor, Shelley Cooper Jan 2010

La Divina The Birth Of The Singer/Actor, Shelley Cooper

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In the world of Musical Theatre and Opera, it is not acceptable to simply have a pretty voice; you must be able to portray the character you are singing and ground it in reality. Drama in music theatre was highlighted in the Early Romantic Movement by bel canto composers Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti who re-designed the opera scene format to better tell the story. Late Romantic composers, Puccini and Verdi, took it a step further by writing music to compliment the drama of the story. Twentieth- Century Opera singer Maria Callas is admired for her famous portrayals of title roles …

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The Evolution Of Hate Crimes & Their Representation On Stage, Pietro Cortelli Jan 2010

The Evolution Of Hate Crimes & Their Representation On Stage, Pietro Cortelli

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

My thesis focuses on how true-life events resulting from hate crimes have been theatricalized for the stage. My research discusses hate crimes that have occurred throughout history. My primary research centers on Ragtime (1897-1918), The Diary of Anne Frank (1939-1945) and The Laramie Project (2002), which deal with racism, antiSemitism and homophobia, respectively. My intention is to highlight how theatre impacts the ideas and thoughts of audiences and transforms thinking and points of view forever, as well as impacting cultures and our world. In addition, I discuss the historical measures that led to these events and progression in modern times. …

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You Can't Stop The Beat Bringing Musical Theatre To Underprivileged Youth, Megan Wiley Tsurumaki Jan 2010

You Can't Stop The Beat Bringing Musical Theatre To Underprivileged Youth, Megan Wiley Tsurumaki

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In an age of standardized testing and quality-controlled classrooms, teachers have lost the freedom to integrate imagination and creativity in their lessons, ultimately cheating today’s youth. In the classroom, students no longer have the outlets that transport them from the harsh realities of life. This thesis is an attempt to provide a venue for the Orange County Public School System that will engage the imaginations of under-represented or underprivileged students. The thesis will chronicle the development of a script with the intent of producing it in Title I elementary schools located in lower socio-economic areas of Orlando, Florida. The script …

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The Last 2500 Years: Defining, Dissecting And Directing The Less Linear Musical, Andrew Lewis Jan 2010

The Last 2500 Years: Defining, Dissecting And Directing The Less Linear Musical, Andrew Lewis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Since the first recorded theatrical events, theatre has been presented in a linear fashion. It is no surprise that the majority of American Musical Theatre also follows a linear plot conception. Musicals that blatantly defy linearity are often called "concept" musicals. However, there is a small portion of concept musicals that do not abandon their linear plot altogether, but instead choose to skew the line in order to give the audience a unique perspective of the story being told. This mass categorization does not accurately take into account the extreme difference in structure of the two types of concept musicals. …

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Three Different Jocastas By Racine, Cocteau And Cixous, Kyung Mee Joo Jan 2010

Three Different Jocastas By Racine, Cocteau And Cixous, Kyung Mee Joo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study is about three French plays in which Jocasta, the mother and wife of Oedipus, is shared as a main character: La Thébaïde (The Theban Brothers) by Jean Racine, La Machine Infernale (The Infernal Machine) by Jean Cocteau, and Le Nom d’Oedipe (The Name of Oedipus) by Hélène Cixous. Jocasta has always been overshadowed by the tragic destiny of Oedipus since the onset of Sophocles’ works. Although these three plays commonly focus on describing the character of Jocasta, there are some remarkable differences among them in terms of theme, style, and stage directions. In The Theban Brothers, Racine’s 17th …

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A Costume Design For Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Harmony Mcchesney Jan 2010

A Costume Design For Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Harmony Mcchesney

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis documents my process as the Costume Designer for the University of Central Florida Conservatory Theatre’s production of Richard O’Brien’s musical, The Rocky Horror Show. The production opened on March 29, 2007 and ran for fifteen performances in the University of Central Florida’s Mainstage Theatre before closing on April 15, 2007. This document presents the analysis, research, and design process that I used to create the costume design for the performance. In this thesis, I document how I combined my own analysis and research with that of the director and design team to take the design from concept, through …

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The Xeroxed Book, Eric Doeringer, Special Collections, Fleet Library Jan 2010

The Xeroxed Book, Eric Doeringer, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

1 volume, 185 pages. "The Xeroxed Book is based on Carl Andre, Robert Barry, Douglas Huebler, Joseph Kosuth, Sol LeWitt, Robert Morris, Lawrence Weiner - an artists book published by Seth Siegelaub and John Wendler in 1969 that is more commonly known as The Xerox Book. The Xerox Book was conceived as an exhibition in book form: Siegelaub invited the seven titular artists to submit 25-page projects designed to be reproduced by the then-new technology of the photocopy. However, photocopying proved too expensive at the time, and the book was printed on a traditional offset press. The Xeroxed Book is …

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Bastokalypse, M.S. Bastian, Special Collections, Fleet Library Jan 2010

Bastokalypse, M.S. Bastian, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly ill.. Cover title. Book has text and illustrations on one side and a 52 meter frieze of apocalyptic imagery on the other side of accordion-fold paper board pages. Includes bibliographical references. Text in German English and French.

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