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The Intimacy Of The Cross: Kenotic Love In Hans Urs Von Balthasar And Sufjan Stevens, Kellen Troxell

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This essay discusses how von Balthasar describes the relationship between the Father and the Son and how this has implications for the relationship between Christ and the Church. In addition, the author uses “To Be Alone With You” by Sufjan Stevens in order to further examine the implications of this relationship.

Instruments Of The Soul: Oikonomia And Bodily Asceticism, Aiden Putnam

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One strength of the monastic model as presented in the early desert literature is the pastoral responsiveness to individual needs, while one weakness of this model is the apparent divide between body and spirit. The current image many of today’s readers might have of the monastic desert is of wizened, brittle hermits continuously at war with their bodies in an attempt to subjugate the flesh. Rather, I would propose that the early monks can offer us a refreshing view of psychosomatic integrity, one that can speak to current discussions of pastoral accompaniment.

The Plausibility Of Animal Sacrifices In Ezekiel 40-48 Literally Operating In The Millennial Kingdom Under The New Covenant, Ian Bacon

Masters Theses

This thesis delves into the controversy surrounding the presence of animal sacrifices in Ezekiel 40-48. In these chapters Ezekiel depicts a temple that dispensationalists believe to be literally fulfilled in the Millennial Kingdom.Yet, some claim that a literal understanding of these sacrifices in the future negates the work of Jesus on the cross. The response by many dispensationlists is to argue that these sacrifices will be performed to memorialize the death of Jesus. This thesis proves that the sacrifices in Ezekiel 40-48 are for purification purposes to atone for the contamination of sin so that the glory of Christ may …

Spiritual Transformation At Austin Christian Church, David Hooper

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This project was designed to meet a need at the Austin Christian Church (ACC) for enhancing the spiritual formation of new converts to Christianity by providing clear direction for mentors seeking to disciple others into the image of Christ. The scope of this project is focused directly on taking the first steps toward a deliberate pathway for spiritual formation by establishing the foundational principles. The apostle Paul’s pastoral theology provides the theological rationale for the project. Theosis, the theologically rich description of the Christian transformative process, also informs the theological foundation for the project. Drawing on the work of Richard …

Jesus For Jews : Comparing C&Ma Perspectives, Harry B. Stephenson

ATS Dissertations

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Mahoma En Dos Textos Aljamiados Del Siglo Xvi: La Filosofía Perenne Y El Monomito De Los Moriscos, Emil L. Cruz Fernández

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Besides highlighting the legitimacy of Islam, a religion that was prohibited by the Spanish Inquisition during the 1500’s, Aljamiado-Moriscoliterature has been distinguished by its secrecy, hybridity, ethnocentrism, proselytism, and emphasis on the chaotic reality of the clandestine social group considered to be the "last Moors" of Spain. The Spanish-Muslims or Moriscoswrote this underground literature in the Spanish language, utilizing Arabic characters. The work of historians and “moriscologists” such as L.P. Harvey, Luce López-Baralt, María Teresa Narváez, Vincent Barletta, among others, have examined the practical role and didactic value that —at various levels— these hybrid texts had for the …

Saving The Sheep, Preserving The Fruit: A Plan Of Christian Education For The Millennials And Beyond In The Midwest Wesleyan Church, Keith Studebaker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This thesis involved a ministry plan for adequately preparing preteen youth in the Midwestern Wesleyan Church denomination. The goal was to ground those youth in their relationship with God until their relationship with Him and His Church will persist through their teenage years and beyond. The topic is crucial in view of the marked exodus of youth from the evangelical church by their late teenage years, often never to return. Data were collected to show what is actually being provided currently to preteen youth in Midwestern Wesleyan local churches through a mixed-methods survey of pastors or Christian education leaders in …

Evaluating “Discovery Bible Study” In An Evangelism Program At African Christian College, Floyd Vidler

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

The problem addressed in this project emerges from my understanding of evangelism. For me evangelism must include proclamation, discipleship, a reliance on the Holy Spirit, and the utilization of small groups. I see DBS as accomplishing these goals, and the problem of this work was to demonstrate whether this is true in the context of African Christian College and the surrounding area.

I used a method called participatory action research. I made it my goal to learn all that I could about DBS and then share this material in a classroom setting with my students at ACC. We then participated …

Luther The Iconographer Of The Saints Of Genesis, Mickey L. Mattox

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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From Putrefecation To Sanctification: John Wesley's Understanding Of Original Sin And Theology Of Grace, John Scheuer

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John Wesley’s sermons and writings about Original Sin are filled with lengthy and extreme descriptions of the depravity of humanity. This essay will explore examples from Wesley’s writings that use Scripture to describe humanity’s condition, and whose interpretation is supported by the tradition of the church. This exploration will layout Wesley’s unique theology of grace which provides a remedy for Original Sin by arguing humanity’s only path to redemption is through accepting the resistible grace of God.

Information Search Strategies Among Theological Faculty Members In Tamil Nadu, Yesan Sellan, Dr. S. Ally Sornam, Associate Professor And Head

The Christian Librarian

This research article studies the information seeking search strategies used by theological faculty members in Tamil Nadu. It is based on a structured questionnaire sent to 120 select faculty members, of which 101 questionnaires were returned, achieving a response rate of 84%. Major findings of this study contribute to understanding the awareness and use of search options among respondents. Basic and keyword search options are commonly used by respondents in online sources while preferences for references from books and journals are more popular among faculty members to locate bibliographic information in print sources. This study further noted that faculty members …

Stephenson's "A Biblicist View Of Law And Gospel" (Book Review), Rachel Perry Hanses

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Pichalakkattu's "Bridging Mathematics, Philosophy And Theology: Fuzzy Logical Thinking For Science-Religion Dialogue" (Book Review), Grace Andrews

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Hoklotubbe's "Civilized Piety" (Book Review), Rebekah Phillips

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Beeke's "Debated Issues In Sovereign Predestination" (Book Review), J. James Mancuso

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Levering's "Engaging The Doctrine Of Creation: Cosmos, Creatures, And The Wise And Good Creator" (Book Review), Robert Lancaster

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Mcgrath's "Enriching Our Vision Of Reality: Theology And The Natural Sciences In Dialogue" (Book Review), Kyle D. Diroberts

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Tozer's "The Essential Tozer Collection: The Pursuit Of God, The Purpose Of Man, The Crucified Life" (Book Review), Rebecca Givens

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Clark's "Every Piece Of Me: Shattering Toxic Beliefs And Discovering The Real You" (Book Review), Rose Van Houten

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Tooman And Barters' "Ezekiel: Current Debates And Future Directions" (Book Review), Deborah M. Taylor

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Maggay's " Global Kingdom, Global People: Living Faithfully In A Multicultural World", Stefana Dan Laing

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Still's "God And Israel: Providence And Purpose In Romans 9-11" (Book Review), Jennifer A. Rich

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Broadhead's "The Gospel Of Matthew On The Landscape Of Antiquity" (Book Review), Michael Bain

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George's "Jesus Beyond Borders: Towards A “Glocal” Christology" (Book Review), Rory Patterson

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Bird's " Jesus The Eternal Son: Answering Adoptionist Christology" (Book Review), Steve Emerson

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Fisk's "Jonathan Edwards’S Turn From The Classic-Reformed Tradition Of Freedom Of The Will" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck

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Bremmer's "Maidens, Magic And Martyrs In Early Christianity" (Book Review), Cynthia Hammell

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Mattes's "Martin Luther’S Theology Of Beauty: A Reappraisal" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck

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Speelman's "Melanchthon And Calvin On Confession And Communion: Early Modern Protestant Penitential And Eucharistic Piety" (Book Review), Robert Lancaster

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Blankenship's "The Mystery And The Masterpiece: The Message Of Marriage" (Book Review), Mary Ann Buhler

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