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'Whence This Evil?' A Critical Assessment Of (Anti)Theodicy And Innocent Suffering In Lamentations 3, Mark P. Stone Jan 2014

'Whence This Evil?' A Critical Assessment Of (Anti)Theodicy And Innocent Suffering In Lamentations 3, Mark P. Stone

Theses and Dissertations

Recent scholarship on Lamentations has focused on the voice of Daughter Zion in chapters 1-2. Arguing that the frank protests constitute an antitheodicy, interpreters have placed these poems in opposition to the voice of the man in Lam 3, specifically 3:21-42. This Wisdom-like, paraenetic section is seen to put forth a theodicy, counseling penitent acceptance of God's righteous judgment. The present study argues instead that, when incorporated into the rhetorical movement of Lam 3 as a whole, 3:21-42 instead constitutes an antitheodicy consonant with Lam 1-2. It is proposed that Lamentations manipulates the expected theodicy solution until it has been …


When Do You Fire Your Customer? (Case Study), John Beckett Jan 2014

When Do You Fire Your Customer? (Case Study), John Beckett

Theology of Work Project

The senior management of Software Dynamics, Inc. had just completed its Business Roadmap, spelling out SDI’s Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles. One section described the company’s position toward its customers: “We realize we are dependent on close relationships with our clients, and will go the extra mile to assure we are meeting their requirements and serving their needs.” Shortly after, the purchasing agent for one of SDI’s largest customers asked to meet privately with Paul, SDI’s sales manager. It was soon clear he wanted more than good service, delivery and competitive pricing. He wanted a personal “commission,” a percentage …


Faith: How Open Can You Be? (Case Study), John Beckett Jan 2014

Faith: How Open Can You Be? (Case Study), John Beckett

Theology of Work Project

Findlay debated with himself for some time, and then made a conscious decision to leave a Bible on his desk at work. Since becoming a believer he wanted to let others know about his newfound faith, and had concluded this small step could open some doors. It didn’t take long for Findlay to get a response. Into his office walked the Manager of Human Relations: “My friend, what is that? Have you become one of those?” A chill went down Findlay’s spine. He knew his next words were important, so he lifted a quick prayer for what to say. “Ahh, …


Best Practices For Online Theological Ministry Preparation: A Delphi Method Study, John Cartwright Jan 2014

Best Practices For Online Theological Ministry Preparation: A Delphi Method Study, John Cartwright

Faculty Dissertations

This doctoral thesis intended to provide a clear vision of best practices in the area of online theological ministry training at the graduate level by consulting experts in the field. The research question that needed to be answered was, “What are the best practices for ministry preparation in online theological education?”

Despite tremendous growth in online learning even among theological institutions, casual observations suggest that the decision to offer online programs may not always have been rooted in deep pedagogical or theological reflection. In other words, in the quest to utilize online education as a viable option for degree preparation, …


The Liturgical Use Of Spiritual Gifts: Discerning Next Steps In Contextual Nigerian Practice., Emmanuel Saba Bileya Jan 2014

The Liturgical Use Of Spiritual Gifts: Discerning Next Steps In Contextual Nigerian Practice., Emmanuel Saba Bileya

CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses

The use of spiritual gifts is a blessing to the Church today, especially when it functions within the liturgical forms in a worship service. Specifically, the liturgical use of spiritual gifts is a great benefit for the edification of both the mainline and the Pentecostal churches. In Nigeria, the use of spiritual gifts is significantly contextual to the African world view. Some Nigerian theologians suggest that the compatibility of spiritual gifts to the African world view is one of the main factors that contributes to the fast growth of Pentecostal and charismatic churches in Africa. Due to its compatibility with …


God Of Friendship: Herman Hoeksema's Unconditional Covenant Conception., Ronald L. Cammenga Jan 2014

God Of Friendship: Herman Hoeksema's Unconditional Covenant Conception., Ronald L. Cammenga

CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses

This thesis is a study of the doctrine of the covenant of grace as developed by the Protestant Reformed theologian Herman Hoeksema (1886-1965). In the thesis I will focus particularly on Hoeksema's teaching that the covenant of grace is unconditional, both in its establishment and its maintenance. I will demonstrate that already in the early 1920s, while yet a minister in the Christian Reformed Church, Hoeksema's understanding of the covenant was impacted by his convictions concerning election. Throughout his lifetime Hoeksema never wavered from his fundamental view of the covenant of grace in its relationship to God's sovereign, gracious decree …


"The Loved One Does Not Yet Know All She Shall Become": Mysticism As Eschatology In Medieval Writers., John C. Medendorp Jan 2014

"The Loved One Does Not Yet Know All She Shall Become": Mysticism As Eschatology In Medieval Writers., John C. Medendorp

CTS Master of Theology (ThM) Theses

New developments in the study of Western Christian mysticism demand that the mystics be interpreted theologically if we are to accept the mystics on their own terms and take them seriously. This study argues that the medieval mystics in Europe up to the 13th century understand their work to be eschatological in nature, interpreting the mystical experience of union with the Divine as an inbreaking or foretaste of the eschaton. Reading Hadewijch of Antwerp, a 13th century Dutch mystic, together with contributions from Augustine of Hippo, Bernard of Clarivaux, and Hildegard of Bingen, this study attempts to demonstrate that the …


The Pedagogy Of Hip Hop In Teaching Missiology: Exploring A Project Based Learning Environment Using Elements Of Hip Hop Culture As The Curriculum, Daniel White Hodge Jan 2014

The Pedagogy Of Hip Hop In Teaching Missiology: Exploring A Project Based Learning Environment Using Elements Of Hip Hop Culture As The Curriculum, Daniel White Hodge

Papers

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Jesus And The Parables: A Compelling Oral Training Tool, Kevin Olson Jan 2014

Jesus And The Parables: A Compelling Oral Training Tool, Kevin Olson

Papers

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Analysis Of Spiritual Formation Practices In Dmiss Cohorts, Elizabeth "Betsy" Glanville Jan 2014

Analysis Of Spiritual Formation Practices In Dmiss Cohorts, Elizabeth "Betsy" Glanville

Papers

No abstract provided.


Engaging In Pneumatic Mission Praxis, Robert L. Gallagher Jan 2014

Engaging In Pneumatic Mission Praxis, Robert L. Gallagher

Papers

No abstract provided.


Great Books And Missionary Fictions, Daniel Born Jan 2014

Great Books And Missionary Fictions, Daniel Born

Papers

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Redesigning Missiological Education For The Twenty- First Century: International Joint Degrees In Development Studies And Missiology Through Institutional Partnerships In The Americas, Kevin Book-Satterlee Jan 2014

Redesigning Missiological Education For The Twenty- First Century: International Joint Degrees In Development Studies And Missiology Through Institutional Partnerships In The Americas, Kevin Book-Satterlee

Papers

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Gloom And Cheer, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Gloom And Cheer, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Whose Needs?, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Whose Needs?, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Waiting, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Waiting, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Need To Know, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Need To Know, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Meaning, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Meaning, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Let Live, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Let Live, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Friends, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Friends, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Ending, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Ending, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Daily Bread, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Daily Bread, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Selfies, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Selfies, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Seeking Peace, Lmu Center For Ignatian Spirituality Jan 2014

Seeking Peace, Lmu Center For Ignatian Spirituality

Books

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Mother And Child, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Mother And Child, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Spin, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Spin, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Sickness And Health, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Sickness And Health, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Get Well, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Get Well, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


How Long?, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

How Long?, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.


Distances, Fr. Randy Roche Jan 2014

Distances, Fr. Randy Roche

Spiritual Essays

No abstract provided.