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Front Matter, Spiritus 8.2 (Fall 2023), [email protected]

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

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Full Issue, Spiritus 8.2 (Fall 2023), [email protected]

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

A special issue on the history of ORU College of Theology and Ministry.

Designing A Drama-Based Arts Ministry For The North 10th And Treadaway Church Of Christ, Curtis Alexander King

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

The North 10th and Treadaway Church of Christ (“Treadaway”) is a small, predominantly African American congregation located in Abilene, Texas, home of Abilene Christian University (“ACU”) and several other institutions of higher learning. Considering ACU’s Church of Christ heritage and continued affiliation with the Churches of Christ, it is no surprise that Treadaway has often served as a “home away from home” congregation for ACU students and recent graduates who choose to remain in the city. The level of integration of the students from ACU and other local colleges into the life and ministry of Treadaway has varied greatly over …

Music Of The Divine: Interweaving Threads Connecting Contemporary Chant-Based Piano Repertoire, Jeremy D. Duck

Glenn Korff School of Music: Dissertations, Theses, Student Creative Work, and Performances

The purpose of this document is to prove chant remains an important source of inspiration among living composers, and, despite the number of piano works already incorporating chant, composers today are still finding unique ways to include chant in their music. To achieve this objective, representative works have been selected for research and analysis for four of the major chant traditions. Connor Chee’s The Navajo Piano, Victoria Bond’s Illuminations on Byzantine Chant, and Hayes Biggs’ E.M. am Flügel: Poem-Étude for Piano Solo, though the chants from which they are inspired are diverse in concept and style, they …

Interviews In Global Catholicism: Dr. Petra Kuivala, Petra Kuivala

Journal of Global Catholicism

Interview with Dr. Petra Kuivala, University of Eastern Finland

Interviews In Global Catholic Studies: Dr. Judith Hahn, Mathew Schmalz

Journal of Global Catholicism

Interview with Judith Chair of Canon Law at the University of Bonn.

The Theology Of The Liturgical Seasons In The Syro-Malabar Church, Ann Mary Madavanakadu Cmc

Journal of Global Catholicism

This paper focuses on the theology of the liturgical seasons in the Syro-Malabar Church. The liturgical year with its liturgical cycles and seasons, is more than just a mere structural framework for the prayer life of the Church. It is a true locus of rich theology. The liturgical year is defined as the yearly plan of spiritual life by the Church, for her children, arranged in different seasons or periods to celebrate the mysteries of Christ in life together with feasts, fasts, and abstinence in order to make Christian life a successful pilgrimage to heaven for attaining salvation. This article …

Palliyogam: A Vibrant Legacy Of The Syro-Malabar Archiepiscopal Church, Dery Davis

Journal of Global Catholicism

This article explores the historic inheritance of the Palliyogam of the sui iuris Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church, focusing on its role in maintaining synodality in ecclesial life. Palliyogam, a parish assembly, has been the cornerstone of ecclesial communion among Malabar Christians for centuries. As Pope Francis inaugurates the three-year synod on synodality, this study examines how Palliyogam aligns with this synodal vision. The article delves into both the ancient form of Palliyogam and its present-day manifestation, shedding light on their theology and role in governance and decision-making within the Syro-Malabar tradition. The article emphasizes that synodality is already inherent …

Editor's Introduction, Mathew Schmalz

Journal of Global Catholicism

Introduction by Founding Editor, Mathew N. Schmalz to Graduate Symposium II.

Taking Dominion To End Dominion: The Mennonite Influence On The End Of Russian Serfdom, H. Michael Shultz Jr.

Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History

Serfdom in Russia was abolished in 1861, only 76 years after the first Mennonites were invited into Russia by Catherine II. By examining the lifestyle of the Mennonites who settled in the agriculturally productive “New Russia” (modern-day Ukraine), as well as the impact that the Mennonites had on the Imperial family, peasantry, and government, it is evident that the Mennonites played a recognizable role in bringing about the abolition of serfdom across the empire.

Belonging In Unashamed Authenticity, Nathan R. Kitchen

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

In 2020, the UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute reported that 47% of LGBTQ adults were moderately or highly religious. This equates to 5.3 million religious LGBTQ adults in America. We cannot ignore this population.

When making the transition into young adulthood, many religious LGBTQ youth feel they must make a choice between their spiritual well-being or their queerness. As a university community interested in the success of the rising generation, we can provide support for religious queer young adults through understanding:

1. What is happening in this transition and why,

2. The well-being needs of religious queer young adults …

Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 65, No. 4

Restoration Quarterly

PDF of the cover of Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 65, No. 4.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Solidarity And Ecumenism, John A. Radano

The Journal of Social Encounters

This article illustrates ways in which the modern ecumenical movement promotes solidarity among formerly divided Christian churches through ecumenical dialogue. It begins by recalling divisions which took place in the fifth, the eleventh, and the sixteenth centuries, breaking down unity and solidarity among Christians, and continuing since those times. It then shows the way in which the modern Ecumenical Movement, working to restore Christian unity, began early in the twentieth century through movements promoting cooperation in mission, in efforts of the churches to better society, and in resolving doctrinal divisions which have kept churches separated. It later became established in …

Canadian Lutheran History: Remembering Today, For The Sake Of Tomorrow, Karen Kuhnert

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Gathering And Sending: Welcome, Greetings, Blessings Webinar 1, Donald W. Sjoberg

Consensus

These words of Gathering and Sending: Welcome, Greetings, Blessings, were part of Webinar 1 (October 25, 2022) in the Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Karen Kuhnert opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Neighbours and Territories.

Insights From Lts And Mluc, William H. Harrison, Kristine Lund, Donald W. Sjoberg

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These insights were shared as part of Webinar 1 (October 25, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. See also “Insights from MLUC and LTS Webinar 2” in this Issue. Transcription and Endnotes by Karen Kuhnert.

Confessional Lutheran Identities In The Canadian Context: An Overview Of Free Conferences, Gordon A. Jensen, Stephen Larson

Consensus

This Article includes the Introduction by Rev. Dr. Stephen Larson and the feature Paper presentation by Rev. Dr. Gordon Jensen as delivered in Webinar 1 (October 25, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Themes from this presentation appear in many of the articles in this issue.

Consideration Of The Affirmation And Appeal, With Appreciation For The Work Of Norman J. Threinen, Gordon A. Jensen, Karen Kuhnert, Donald W, Sjoberg, Stephen Larson

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This Panel was convened on October 25, 2022, as part of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. The intention was to address the Affirmation and Appeal of 1970, to reflect upon the contributions of Norman J. Threinen, and to respond to CHAT questions from Webinar participants.

Gathering And Sending: Welcome, Greetings, Blessings, Webinar 2, Donald W. Sjoberg, Susan C. Johnson

Consensus

These words of Gathering and Sending: Welcome, Greetings, Blessings, were part of Webinar 2 (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Endnotes by Karen Kuhnert. Kuhnert opened with an Acknowledgement of Indigenous Neighbours and Territories.

Canadian Lutheran History Sources And Resources Presentation: Remembering For The Sake Of The Gospel, Karen Kuhnert

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This Article is from a three-part presentation delivered in Webinar 2 (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. The presentation featured images, some of which are presented herein.

Living Out Confessional Lutheranism: Past Experiences And Current Questions, Gordon A. Jensen, Stephen Larson

Consensus

This Article includes the Introduction by Rev. Dr. Stephen Larson and the feature Paper presentation by Rev. Dr. Gordon Jensen as delivered in Webinar 2 (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. Themes from this presentation appear in many of the articles in this Issue.

Insights From Mluc And Lts, Kristine Lund, William H. Harrison, Donald W. Sjoberg

Consensus

These insights were shared as part of Webinar 2 (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. See also “Insights from LTS and MLUC Webinar I” in this Issue. Transcription and Endnotes by Karen Kuhnert.

Remembering Canadian Lutheran World Relief - Relationships: Coastal Compassion, A Propositional History, Karen Kuhnert

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This story-telling presentation was prepared by Karen Kuhnert for Webinar 2 (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. For more on “Propositional History” see the Foreword of this issue.

Remembering Canadian Lutheran World Relief—Relationships: Mid-Century Concord And Discord, A Propositional History, Karen Kuhnert

Consensus

This paper extends from a presentation prepared for Webinar II (November 15, 2022) of the Webinar Series “For the Sake of the Gospel” hosted by the Remembering Today for the Church of Tomorrow Project in partnership with Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary. The original presentation featured images, some of which are presented herein.

Remembering Lutheran Campus Ministry For The Sake Of The Gospel, Stephen Larson, Kenneth C. Kuhn, Karen Kuhnert

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This Article was created from the “Remembering Campus Ministry” video (posted November 15, 2022) and shown via Zoom–Share Screen during Webinar 2. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/mcna_jp3iEM. The video was followed by reflections by Rev. Dr. Bishop Donald W. Sjoberg and Rev. Dr. Bishop Susan C. Johnson, both of whom were active in Lutheran Campus Ministry and the Lutheran Student Movement in Canada. See also “Gathering and Sending: Welcome, Greetings, Blessings Webinar 2 (Donald W. Sjoberg, Susan C. Johnson)” in this issue.

Canadian Lutheran World Relief And The Lutheran Immigration Board Of Canada, Jennifer Ardon, Hanne Kuhnert, Marcus Busch, Donald W. Sjoberg, Gordon A. Jensen, Karin Achtelstetter, Senait B., Rachel Manyuon

Consensus

Webinar 3 of the For the Sake of the Gospel Series was a participant-engagement webinar, whereas previous webinars were teaching sessions. Webinar participants consented to having their engagements recorded and used for educational purposes; some interactions from the public CHAT are included.

Called To Serve, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Peter C. Oickle

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A Powerful Story I Had Been Set Free To Tell, Lindsey Jorgensen-Skakum

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A Decolonial Vision Of God: Relationships Between Indigenous Peoples And The Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada, Danika Jorgensen-Skakum

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Remembering Our Legacy In Diaconal Ministry, Anne Keffer, Scott Knarr, Sherry Coman, Michelle Collins

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