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Not All Autobiography Is Scholarship: Thinking, As A Catholic, About History, Una M. Cadegan

History Faculty Publications

My premise in this essay is that the historian of religion who is a believer has a distinctive need for conscious reflection on this autobiographical connection. Without conscious reflection, it is too easy fall into cheerleading on the one hand or score-settling on the other. is even easier, perhaps, to lapse into self-indulgence-hence the caveat of my title, which is aimed primarily at myself. Thinking about the roots of my work as an historian has made me more consciously attentive to doing the work of the historian, as historian, well. Thinking about where that work has taken me not only …

Ibn Taymiyya And Ibn Al-Mutahhar Al-Hilli: Shi'i Polemics And The Struggle For Religious Authority In Medieval Islam, Tariq Al-Jamil

Religion Faculty Works

Taqi al-Din Ibn Taymiyya (1263-1328), one of the most controversial thinkers in Islamic religious history, was repeatedly imprisoned during his lifetime. Today, he is revered by what is called the Wahhabi movement and championed by Salafi groups who demand a return to the pristine golden age of the Prophet. His writings have also been used by radical groups, such as al-Qaeda, to justify acts of violence and armed struggle. In order to explain the widespread present-day influence and prominence of a rather obscure medieval figure, this volume offers a fresh perspective on his life, thought and legacy. The articles contained …

From 35,000 To 15,000 Feet: Evangelical Statistics In The U.S. And Canada: A State/Province, Metro And County Glimpse, J. D. Payne

Great Commission Research Journal

Identifying the areas of the greatest evangelical need in the U.S. and Canada, this paper is designed to help churches and denominations take seriously the realities presented and to make any necessary adjustments in their church multiplication strategies to better extend the Kingdom into areas where few are laboring. This article is to be used in conjunction with an extensive corresponding PowerPoint presentation (10MB) showing evangelical statistics in selected places of the United States and Canada. The presentation may be downloaded for free from the Articles section at www.NorthAmericanMissions.org under the title “From 35,000 to 15,000 Feet: Evangelical Statistics in …

Book Review: Ignite: How To Spark Immediate Growth In Your Congregation By Nelson Searcy With Jennifer Dykes Henson, James Cho

Great Commission Research Journal

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Dissertations And Theses Notices, Gary L. Mcintosh

Great Commission Research Journal

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Introduction, Alan Mcmahan

Great Commission Research Journal

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Hispanic Ministry Where Language Is No Barrier: Church Growth Among U.S.-Born, English-Dominant Latinos, Daniel Rodriguez

Great Commission Research Journal

During the past one hundred fifty years of mission and ministry among Latinos in the United States, most denominational and local church leaders have assumed a “Spanish-speaking immigrant-church model.” This model still dominates the landscape of Hispanic ministries among evangelicals in the United States. Unfortunately, this model is generally not successful when targeting U.S.-born English-dominant Latinos. This study explores how linguistic, cultural and social-economic factors have re-shaped ministry paradigms and practices in several churches across the country that traditionally targeted foreign-born Spanish-dominant Latinos but now also successfully target U.S.-born English-dominant Latinos.

A Process Model For Church Change As Reflected In St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sheffield, England, Bob Whitesel

Great Commission Research Journal

This article is an abbreviation of research originally presented to Dr. Eddie Gibbs, Donald McGavran Professor of Church Growth at Fuller Theological Seminary. Gibbs has been involved with the church under study for over two decades and lauded the author’s research. The research indicates a five-stage/four-trigger process model of change that may serve as an ecclesial prototype for effective change. The article is presented here in honor of Dr. Eddie Gibbs on his retirement.

Building Bridges Of God During Calamity: Lessons Learned From India, Gary L. Mcintosh

Great Commission Research Journal

The Church Growth Movement has historically placed a priority on evangelism over that of social action. From a church growth perspective, if social action takes priority, evangelism is eventually lost amid the numerous good things that a church can do. In contrast the thinking of the missional church declares it is possible keep evangelism and social action in balance with neither gaining a priority edge. Using a real story from the missionary life of Donald McGavran’s father, John G. McGavran, this article illustrates that when social action does, as it often must, take first place over evangelism, effectiveness in evangelism …

Changing Paradigms Of Evangelism: Three Generational Views, Elmer Towns

Great Commission Research Journal

This paper attempts to summarize the overarching movements of evangelism in the past 70 years in the United States, most of which this author has personally observed and influenced. While there has always been evangelism in various expressions and to some degree, certain expressions of evangelism have been more effective than others. The primary emphasis of evangelism has gone from soul-winning evangelism (pre-1950), to Church Growth evangelism (1960–1990), to missional evangelism (2000-to the present). Each of these categories will be explored with concluding observations made as to the continued import of evangelism as a priority.

Learning To Talk To An Other: Stories And Thoughts On Community Organizing In A Divided Nation, Greg James Capillo

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Unlike other fields of philosophy, we cannot simply agree to disagree about morality as practiced in politics. At some point, our moral values become policies that those who may not share those values must follow. The way we construct these disagreements and agreements then are vital to the continued functionality of our nation. In this essay, I will examine how John Rawls, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Jeffrey Stout construct the concept of justice and apply their thoughts to the dispute surrounding mountain top removal coal mining in Eastern Kentucky. John Rawls believes in a universally applicable, rationally generated form of justice. …

Faith At Work: How Churches Can Better Enable Believers To Integrate Their Personal Faith In The Workplace, Stuart D. Dugan

Doctor of Ministry

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The Book Of Job: Navigating Between The Two Jobs From The Perspective Of Ritual, Lawrence Pang

Theses

The overarching problem concerning the unity of the book of Job is its conflicting juxtaposition of Job’s character. In the prose frame, Job does not charge God with any wrongdoing despite the afflictions against him and is acknowledged by God for his piety whereas in the dialogue, Job responses with words of accusation against God for his trouble and for mismanaging the affairs of the world according to the orthodoxy of reward and punishment. Various methodological approaches, ranging from the synchronic to the diachronic, have been advanced to account for the dissonance, however, to date, no attempt has been made …

Early Stage Adult Christian Formation In Emerging Northwest Culture, Robert E. Hunter

Doctor of Ministry

The problem this dissertation addresses is that many churches, disciplers, catechists, and ecclesial leaders use lecture-based fonnats primarily when nurturing people new to the faith. The thesis of this paper is that a biblically sound, transformative model can be developed to form new disciples. The thesis provides the foundation for a ten-part curriculum presented as media artifact.

Section 2 describes other solutions and methodologies used currently to nurture people in the early stages of Christian formation. Some of the current methodologies include traditional Sunday school, sermon-based small groups, biblical discipleship, and group media discipleship. The fourth section develops the thesis …

Leading As You Were Designed: Applying A Career Assessment Tool For Pastoral Compatibility In Ministry, Cameron R. Garven

Doctor of Ministry

The thesis of this paper is that pastors must be compatible with the churches they serve in order to have fruitful and long-lasting ministries, and proper assessment of compatibility can increase a pastor's success. Many pastors leave due to an incompatibility with churches they serve, and this paper asserts that pastors must be compatible in order to lead others. Research indicates that long tenure in a church contributes to effective ministry, and a better match between church and pastor contributes to a longer tenure. This dissertation uses the PRO Development™ (PRO D) assessment tool to help pastors discern their match …

Green Christianity: Five Ways To A Sustainable Future, Mark I. Wallace

Religion Faculty Works

At last: an erotically charged eco-Christianity! Brimming with the sensuous spirit of the creation---and of our most intimate participation in it---this work by a leading ecological theologian will make green converts not by apocalyptic threat but by joyful attraction. Catherine Keller Professor of Constructive Theology, Drew Theological School --|"Christian animism! God fully embodied within the natural world! Great! What a radical message, grounded in tradition and designed to inspire Christians to lift their spirits, celebrate their bodies, and above all, save the planet---whose crisis is also spiritual. We need more bold prophets like Mark Wallace!" Norman Habel Professorial Fellow, Flinders …

Early Christian Contempt For The Flesh And The Woman Who Loved Too Much In The Gospel Of Luke, Mark I. Wallace

Religion Faculty Works

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Environmental Degradation, Social Sin, And The Common Good, Jame Schaefer

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

While reports of endangered species, pollutants and toxins in the environment, problematic nuclear and other hazardous wastes, and threats to the biosphere have been highlighted occasionally by the media for many years, recent attention has focused on changes that humans are forcing on the global climate. Indicators of these changes and dire predictions of adverse future effects have been identified periodically by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a collaborative effort of more than a thousand scholars amassed by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme to assess the latest scientific, technical, and socioeconomic studies so …

Kant's Metaphysics Of Permanent Rupture: Radical Evil And The Unity Of Reason, Philip J. Rossi

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Perbezaan Baris I'Rab Dan Kesannya Dalam Qira'at : Satu Kajian Dalam Surah Al-Baqarah., Al-Muslim Mustapa

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study aims at showing the relationship between i‘rab – one aspect of the Arabic linguistic sciences – and qira’at, which deals with the various i‘rab that exist in a particular qira’at. The i‘rab being studied is the formation of words inflection in the al- Quran according to the qira’at mutawatir. The study focuses on the effect these inflections have on the meaning the Quranic verses based on the various qira’at. This study outlines 3 objectives. First, the general relationship between Arabic language and qira’at. Second, the importance of i‘rab and its relationship with qira’at and its effects on meanings. …

Pemakaian Peraturan-Peraturan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (Kwsp) 2001 Dalam Tuntutan Dan Agihan Harta Tanpa Penamaan : Pelaksanaannya Di Kwsp Kuala Lumpur., Siti Fatimah Azzura Mohd Yusof

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research generally examines the concept of property without nomination and its administration in Malaysia. In order to examine the administration of the property, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) institution was selected. The main discussion of this research focuses on the EPF claim application and its distribution aspects. Both of the aspects are stated in the EPF Regulations 2001. Furthermore this research is concentrated on the administrative issues of the claim and distribution of the property. This qualitative research had used methods of library research, documentation, sampling (Purposive Sampling) and interviewing in the collection of the data. In analyzing the …

Kurikulum Pengajian Akidah Di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri Kabupaten, Kerinci, Jambi, Sumatera, Indonesia., Zainal Abidin Azhar

Student Works (2010-2019)

Studies of Aqidah is one of the important field of studies in Indonesia‟s educational system whether in a formal or informal education, for example in the traditional private school. The studies of aqidah in Indonesia started in the traditional private school and later developed and taught in the primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions. This research is therefore to analyse the curriculum of aqidah in several secondary schools in Jambi, Indonesia that is Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri (SMAN) Kabupaten Kerinci, Jambi, Sumatera Indonesia. The selection of the curriculum based on the Standard Competency Curriculum Studies of SMAN Kabupaten Kerinci, …

Aplikasi Al-Mudarabah Dan Al-Musyarakah Dalam Produk-Produk Perbankan Islam : Kajian Di Bank Muamalat Indonesia, Jakarta., Sarwedi Hasibuan

Student Works (2010-2019)

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Pemikiran Politik Islam Ustaz Abu Bakar Hamzah., Ahmad Ridza Abdul Rahman

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study was conducted to understand the role that was played by Ustaz Abu Bakar Hamzah who was a famous Islamic political thinker in Malaysia for the last few years ago. This study also want to know more detail regarding his personality, thinking and contribution in Islamic political development studies in Malaysia. The Islamic political thinking in Malaysia was covered many aspects such as governance, economic, religion‟s administration, education and also art of Islamic. Data and informations were taken from many of sources such as books, historical journal, magazine and his own original articles that can be found at local …

Hafazan Al-Quran Dan Hubungannya Dengan Kecemerlangan Pelajar : Kajian Di Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Wal Qiraat Pulai Chondong, Kelantan Dari Tahun 1997 Hingga 2007., Muhaidi Hj. Mustaffa

Student Works (2010-2019)

The topic for this research is “The Memorization of al-Quran and Its Relation with Students Excellence” : A Study at Maahad Tahfiz al-Quran Wal Qiraat, Pulai Chondong, Kelantan from 1997-2007 aimed to find methods of instruction in Maahad Tahfiz al-Quran Wal Qiraat, Pulai Chondong, Kelantan (MTAQPC), the characteristics of the students of MTAQPC and its relationship with the excellence of students. The purpose of this study is to find out the student in the field of academic and character. The study was carried out in the form of descriptive qualitative analysis. The method of study includes some of the elements …

Pondok Pesantren Wakaf Al-Mukhlisin : Sejarah Dan Peranannya Terhadap Pendidikan Islam Di Batubara (1997-2010) Sumatera Utara, Indonesia., Muhammad Faishal

Student Works (2010-2019)

Islamic Boarding Schools are the earliest formal educational institutions in Indonesia that have been growing rapidly since the early 19th century. These institutions are getting marginalized since National Education System had been introduced. However, traditional educational institutions still survive despite their underprivileged. On the basis, this study examines what extent Pondok Pesantren Wakaf Al-Mukhlishin as one of Islamic Boarding Institutions plays its role in conveying Islamic teachings to Batubara community. This study intented on answering these questions: 1 . What are the success factors Pondok Pesantren Wakaf al-Mukhlishin does as to maintain its education system traditionally? 2.What does Curriculum and …

Peranan Wanita Dalam Dakwah Mengikut Perspektif Al-Qur'an : Kajian Surah Ali 'Imran., Nor Hanani Mohd Noor

Student Works (2010-2019)

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Peranan Perbankan Islam Dalam Pengembangan Industri Kecil Dan Sederhana Di Kota Pekanbaru, Riau: Analisis Terhadap Instrumen Murabahah., Masriadi -

Student Works (2010-2019)

Islamic banking in general defined as the conduct of banking operation in consonance with Islamic principles of mu‘amalat. The emergence of interest – free financial institutions especially in predominantly Muslim countries, has added a new dimension to economic models. This Islamic banks have organized financial intermedians including al-murabahah which operate in accordance with the principles Islamic transactions. This dissertation explains the rol and practice of Islamic banking in the financing of the small and medium enterprises in Kota Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia using the murabahah instrument. The research found that Islamic banks play the important role in the development of SME …

Penghayatan Ibadah Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Islam : Kajian Di Beberapa Buah Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Di Petaling Jaya, Selangor., Walijah Ahmad Jamburi

Student Works (2010-2019)

The study aims to identify: (i) the level of ‘ibadah awareness among students (ii) the extent of self, parents, Islamic Education teachers, religious programs in school, the environment and friends influencing ‘ibadah awareness (iii) whether there are differences in the level of ‘ibadah awareness between genders, achievement in Islamic Education, interest in Islamic Education and socio-economic status (iv) whether there is any relationship between ‘ibadah awareness and the student life style. ‘Ibadah in this study refers to the specific compulsory practices and the sunat that is solat (fardu and sunat), recitation of the al-Quran, zikr and prayers. The respondents were …

Kefahaman Masyarakat Islam Terhadap Keutamaan Melaksanakan Umrah Berulang Kali Berbanding Amalan Bersedekah : Kajian Di Daerah Kubang Pasu, Kedah., Md Shukri Ahmad

Student Works (2010-2019)

This paper examines the Muslim community’s perception in Kubang Pasu district, Kedah Darul Aman on the issue pertaining to numerous performance of umrah (minor hajj or minor pilgrimage to Mecca) in preference to sadaqah (charity deeds). This is due to the persistence of such phenomena in the Muslim community who would favour and lavishly spend their wealth for the sake of personal interest by recurring the performance of umrah, as compared to the sadaqah deeds which involve public interest as ordained in Islam. The Muslims perception on this particular issue is analyzed from their levels of understanding, their occupation of …