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Teaching Strategies And Adaptations Of Teachers In Multiculturally Diverse Classrooms In Seventh-Day Adventist K-8 Schools In North America, Annabelle I. Lopez

Dissertations

Problem. The rapid growth of diverse populations is affecting the educational system, and teachers often have not received training in multicultural education. The goal of this study is to document the multicultural teaching experiences of elementary Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) teachers in the United States and Canada.

Method. Survey questionnaires were sent to elementary school teachers to ascertain training, goals, paradigms, and challenges in teaching students from diverse cultures. Through a purposive sampling process, three teachers were chosen for in-depth interviews and observation.

Results. Seventy percent of the 1,780 questionnaires sent out were returned. Many teachers reported receiving training in their …

A Study On Selected Factors Influencing School Choice Among The Seventh-Day Adventist Population In Southwest Michigan, Philip Omenge Mainda

Dissertations

The Problem. One of the most significant problems currently facing Seventh-day Adventist church schools in North America is declining enrollment in Grades K-12. In Southwest Michigan where this study was done. Seventh-day Adventist parents tend to make choices on where to send their children to school between Seventh-day Adventist schools and public schools. It was the purpose of this study to determine if a relationship exists between school choice and parental perception of selected causal factors.

Method. The design of the study was empirical ex post facto using a descriptive survey research method with a Likert-type scale which was …

The Fatherhood Of God: An Exegetical Study From The Hebrew Scriptures, David Russell Tasker

Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a theology of the fatherhood of God from the Hebrew Scriptures. Although many studies have explored the topic from the perspective of other disciplines, the actual theology of God's fatherhood, as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures, has been neglected until now. This has resulted in the dichotomization between the concept of God as presented in the so-called Old and New Testaments.

Because of the tendency to explain God through the lenses of Greek and Roman mythology, chapter 1 surveys ANE thought, showing that the fatherhood of god concept goes back a lot …

Personality Profiles And Problems Related To Clergy Misconduct, Kenneth S. Brodie

Dissertations

Problem. Clergy sexual misconduct is a significant problem for the church. There are legal and financial problems, as well as damage to individuals and communities. The purpose of this study was to examine personality profiles and situational themes of ministers in treatment whose presenting problems included sexual misconduct.

Method. Inactive case files of ministers in treatment were analyzed. From the case file it was determined if the minister was involved in an intimate affair which included an emotional bond, a casual affair with no emotional bond, or was not involved in an affair. The complete MMPI-2 profile and the …

The Magisterium And Theologians In The Writings Of Avery Robert Dulles, Darius W. Jankiewicz

Dissertations

This study explores Avery Robert Dulles's views regarding the nature of doctrinal authority in the Roman Catholic Church, and particularly the relationship between the hierarchical magisterium and theologians, with special focus on the apparent disparity between his early post-Vatican II views and his recent views.

To attain this goal, Dulles's convictions were considered in the context of his doctrine of the Church, and, whenever relevant, from the perspective of his overall theological system, without neglecting the presuppositions undergirding his ideas and the methodologies used to support them. To highlight contrasting positions, three periods are studied consecutively: the earliest writings, i.e., …

The Leveling Of Meaning: Religious Ethics In The Face Of A Culture Of Unconcern, Philip J. Rossi

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Review Of "Who Is Jesus? History In Perfect Tense" By Leander E. Keck, William Kurz

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Entering The Inconceivable: Stereogramic Viewing And The Spirit Of The Mountain Cave, S. I. Shapiro, Philippe L. Gross

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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The Emergence Of The Ego/Self Complementarity And Its Beyond, Herbert Guenther

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Mandalas, Nixies, Goddesses, And Succubi A Transpersonal Anthropologist Looks At The Anima, Charles D. Laughlin

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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The Meaning Of Self-Liberation And Some Loops From The Source Of Danger Is Fear, Elías Capriles

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Healing Of Psychoses In Transpersonal Understanding, Joachim Galuska

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Spirituality And Psychotherapy The Matter Of"Separation Anxiety" And Beyond, Stuart Sovatsky

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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On The History Of Mystical Anarchism In Russia, V. V. Nalimov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Word Painting, Carl Sesar

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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A New Look At Theosophy The Great Chain Of Being Revisited, H. David Wenger

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Ageless Nonsense Of Our Life, Kuang-Ming Wu

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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The Ad Man Monk, Asa Baber

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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The Backward Glance: Rilke And The Ways Ofthe Heart, Robert D. Romanyshyn

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Death, Identity, And Enlightenment In Tibetan Culture, Karma Lekshe Tsomo

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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About Our Contributors, P L. Gross, S. I. Shapiro

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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Answering The Call: The Story Of Community Service And Volunteerism At Sacred Heart University, Ralph L. Corrigan

Sacred Heart University Press Books

This volume chronicles the history of service and volunteer efforts through personal recollections, newspaper accounts, personal letters, documents and 26 pages of photos that capture Sacred Heart University's commitment to community service. Answering the Call includes chapters on the early years, the El Salvador connection, the 30,000 Hours project, the start of service-learning programs, and current service initiatives in Bridgeport. The book illustrates the University's preferential treatment for the poor and captures its passionate commitment to community service

The Core Of The Core: Reflections On The Core Curriculum, Center For Catholic Studies, Seton Hall University

Center for Catholic Studies Faculty Seminars and Core Curriculum Seminars

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Innovative Ways To Plant Churches In The 21st Century, Robert E. Logan

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Church planting has taken on different dimensions and forms in the last decade. “Innovative Ways to Plant Churches in the 21st Century” by Dr. Robert Logan is a quick overview of some creative ways church planting has recently taken place. Fortunately, Dr. Logan goes beyond simple description and summarizes important principles for effective church planting in the coming decade.

The Green Face Of God: Recovering The Spirit In An Ecocidal Era, Mark I. Wallace

Religion Faculty Works

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New Wineskins: With What Materials? A Theology Of New Wineskins For The 21st Century, Howard A. Syder

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

Dr. Howard Snyder’s article on “New Wineskins: With What Materials?” focuses on developing “A Theology of New Wineskins for the 21st Century.” In his thoughtful article, he demonstrates his skill at historical reflection as he points to helpful and unhelpful places to develop our ecclesiology.

The Deuteronomists As Loyal Opposition, Joel H. Hunt

The Asbury Journal

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The Formerly Unchurched: Bridges To The Unchurched In The 21st Century, Thom S. Ranier

Journal of the American Society for Church Growth

This is the presidential lecture given at the American Society for Church Growth meetings in November 1999. In his article, Dr. Rainer shares some of his cutting edge research regarding effective evangelistic churches. His insights are extremely helpful for those consulting with churches in the area of evangelism.

Mekanisme Al-Murabahah Dan Al-Bay Bi-Thaman Ajil Dalam Sistem Pembiayaan Di Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bimb), Mazran Mohd. Nazim

Student Works (2000-2009)

This dissertation will discuss the mechanisme of interest-free financing applied in the famous islamic financial institution in Malaysia, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB). The two important mechanisme discussed are al-murabahah and al-bay bi-thaman ajil. The discussion will comprise the whole concept of the mechanisme fr.om the Islamic perspective and their application in the operation of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB).

Kisah Nabi Nuh Alayh Al-Salam Dalam Al-Qur'an : Suatu Kajian Tentang Metodologi Pemantapan Akidah Umat Islam, Arpandi Ismail

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memperlihatkan kedudukan kisah dalam Al-Qur'an dan matlamat serta peranannya dalam memberikan pengajaran kepada umat Islam khususnya para du'at, dengan rujukan khusus kepada kisah Nabi Nub a.s. Kajian ini mengandungi bab-bab sei,erti berikut: Bab satu pendahuluan, dalam bab ini mengandungi pengenalan tajuk, latar belakang masalah, alasan memilih judul, pengertian judul dan perumusan masalah, objektif kajian, metodologi penyelidikan dan akhir sekali sistematika penulisan. Bab kedua pula, membincangkan tentang kisah AlQur'an, definisi kisah, Al-Qur'an dan kisah, jenis-jenis kisah al-Quran matlamat kisah al-Quran, berulangnya kisah Al-Quran, hikmah berulangnya kisah, contoh-contoh pengulangan kisah, turut dibahas juga kisah Aal-Qur'an dan sejarah, ciri-ciri …