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The Family Of God: A Christian Tradition As A Greco-Roman Phenomenon, Haley Wilson-Lemmón

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Approaching The Joseph Smith Translation: A Comparative Study Of Matthew 4:1–12, Julia Chiou

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Friends, Foes, And Trading Partners: The Exchange Of Architectural Styles Between Herodian Judaea And Nabataean Petra, Rachel Huntsman

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A Samaritan Temple To Rival Jerusalem On Mount Gerizim, Jolynne Minnick

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Comparing Greco-Roman Uterus Votives And Byzantine Uterus Amulets, Heta Björklund

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Open Educational Resources For The Kingdom, Mike Janssen

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"OERs can reduce the financial burden for our students and promote Kingdom values in education."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the educational value of open source software from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/open-educational-resources-for-the-kingdom/

The Power Of A Prince: Machiavelli, Devotion, And The Secularization Of Western Politics, Jason D. Grossmann-Ferris

Young Historians Conference

3rd place winner of the Karen E. Hoppes Young Historians Award for Outstanding Research and Writing.

Although The Prince was clearly not well-recieved in its day by many, its influence is clear in modern realpolitik and the creation of the secular state. This paper examines the role of Machiavelli’s seminal work in Western politics within the timeline of the Catholic Church’s decline. In The Prince, Machiavelli clearly guides the reader towards the pragmatic political use of religion instead of legitimate belief, insinuating that faith is more useful as a tool for social control rather than personal conviction. This paper posits …

Religious Motivations Can Only Get You So Far: The Impacts And Limitations Of Lutheran Educational Reforms, Abigail Schipper

Young Historians Conference

Education was once reserved strictly for the few, the rich, the Catholic, and the male. Along with reforming many of the theological and political practices of 16th century Europe, the Protestant Reformation also introduced educational reforms that would enhance the literacy of the Germany States, instituted compulsory education laws, and extended said compulsory education to girls. However, these reforms were hindered by that which motivated the reforms in the first place: The reformers’ primary goal was to spread a religion, not to educate a populace. Because of this, the educational reforms mainly impacted only the upper classes and failed to …

Why Practice Philosophy As A Way Of Life?, Javier S. Hidalgo

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

This essay explains why there are good reasons to practice philosophy as a way of life. The argument begins with the assumption that we should live well but that our understanding of how to live well can be mistaken. Philosophical reason and reflection can help correct these mistakes. Nonetheless, the evidence suggests that philosophical reasoning often fails to change our dispositions and behavior. Drawing on the work of Pierre Hadot, the essay claims that spiritual exercises and communal engagement mitigate the factors that prevent us from living in accordance with our conceptions of the good life. So, many of us …

St. Benedict Parish For The Deaf Church Bulletin, April 26, 2020

Saint Benedict Parish for the Deaf Church Bulletin

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St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin, April 26, 2020

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A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Chicago, IL

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Growing Old And Getting Sick Are Dangerous In Prison: A Moral And Legal Argument For “Justice, Not Vengeance”, Jillian Sauer

Undergraduate Theses

In 2017 the Kentucky DOC reported that Kentucky prisons housed 2,521 persons categorized as “elderly”. Even though individuals in this population are more susceptible to violence and risk developing age-related illnesses the care of these individuals is not a financial priority for those in power. These individuals occupy a unique position as a marginalized group within a marginalized group, and one which is growing rapidly. As a result, it is necessary to develop a response drawing from Catholic social teaching and criminal justice ethics which addresses the unique problems faced by this population. At the core of this response is …

The Megachurch, Its Critics And The Prosperity Gospel, Ronic Ngambwe

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

The biggest critic of the megachurch has consistently been its theology: the prosperity gospel. Megachurches are accused of using this gospel to take from attendees while promising prosperity that is simply not guaranteed. Why is this the prominent belief about megachurches? What does the megachurch have to say about such accusations? This paper explores these questions and the role of the prosperity gospel in shaping the identity of the megachurch. I believe it’s come to redefine the megachurch as a church whose motives for evangelism are questioned because of the theology of health, wealth, and victory that is synonymous with …

The Effects Of Involvement In Religious Practices On Recovering Substance Users., Taylor Currier

Honors Theses

This paper reviews empirical studies focused on spirituality and its effects on those in the recovery process from substance abuse. This paper will look at qualitative studies as well as quantitative research to see which form has derived the best results on how spirituality has affected substance abuse recovery. Prolonged recovery is the goal for those that struggle with substance use. Behavior change is an important in sustaining sobriety with those dealing with addiction. It is predicted that those who engage in spiritual growth within their community have a higher likelihood of prolonged recovery than those that do not believe …

Scrivere Di Islam. Raccontare La Diaspora, Simone Brioni Dr., Shirin Ramzanali Fazel

Department of English Faculty Publications

Scrivere di Islam. Raccontare la diaspora (Writing About Islam. Narrating a Diaspora) is a meditation on our multireligious, multicultural, and multilingual reality. It is the result of a personal and collaborative exploration of the necessity to rethink national culture and identity in a more diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist way. The central part of this volume – both symbolically and physically – includes Shirin Ramzanali Fazel’s reflections on the discrimination of Muslims, and especially Muslim women, in Italy and the UK. Looking at school textbooks, newspapers, TV programs, and sharing her own personal experience, this section invites us to change the …

A New Adventure In China: Personal And Theological Discoveries Around Jingjiao And Nestorian Christianity, Tianyi Yuan

Theology Student Scholarship

Major: Theology and Philosophy

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Arthur Urbano, Theology

This project explored the inculturation and vitality of faith that made the mission of ancient Syrian Nestorian Christianity into China possible. My research is summarized into four discoveries:

1. the discovery of the history of missionary journey, religious exchanges and the theological connection between Nestorian Christianity in Syria and Jingjiao (or the “luminous Religion,” which is the historical Chinese name of Nestorian Christianity) in China;
2. the discovery of Jingjiao documents;
3. the discovery of fundamental Christian doctrines in Jing-Jiao documents;
4. the discovery of Jingjiao relics in China, which …

Inconceivable: An Analysis Of Assisted Reproductive Technology For The Church, Mary Elizabeth Gresham

Senior Honors Theses

Infertility pushes the boundaries of emotional and physical health, which is why many couples inside and outside the church turn to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for a solution. Despite what has seemed like silence from the Church, some individuals have braved the biological confusion and ethical dilemmas to evaluate the technology. Three major ethical viewpoints have emerged that each prioritize something over medical technology, namely community, order, or human dignity. This paper serves to educate pastors and church leaders on the ever-changing biology of ART as well as give voice to Christians that have spoken out on this issue. At …

Studi Maqashid Asy-Syariah Atas Peristiwa Pidana: Pelecehan Seksual Melalui Media Elektronik Dalam Penagihan Utang-Piutang Fintech Ilegal

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

The rise and implementation of Fintech is a result of the formation of lifestyle and consumptive behavior. This pattern of consumption behavior bases the use of commodities on desire and not on need. This happens because people continually want to complete their desire to own or use something that is beyond their needs even though they are still financially unable. One of the behaviors was exploited by Fintech, which provides financing services illegally. Illegal Fintechs are considered dangerous because they are not subject to and comply with existing regulations so that the potential deviation in the implementation process can be …

Hukum Kredit Kepemilikan Rumah (Kpr) Dalam Perspektif Islam, Ira Apriyanti

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

Home is one of the primary needs that must be reached. The importance of sufficing these needs causes the demand for homes is increasing every year. Compared to 2018, the growth of Home Ownership Loans (KPR) in January 2019 increased by 147 basis points (bps) from the original 10.89% to 12.36%. It is estimated that credit growth is expected to increase in line with optimism about the strengthening monetary and economic conditions, supported by the risk of lending that is relatively well maintained. But to fulfilling these needs, not every person can easily buy a house in cash. As a …

Tinjauan Hak Asasi Manusia Terhadap Perilaku Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Dan Queer (Lgbtq) Dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

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Investasi Syariah Dalam Rangka Menegakan Prinsip Syariah, Nur Alim Arrazaq

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

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Tinjauan Hukum Islam Terhadap Larangan Kawin Sasuku Di Masyarakat Minangkabau, Vidya Nurchaliza

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

Customs in Minangkabau are known as customs that are along with Islamic norms. Almost all cultures in Minangkabau are Islamic teachings that are followed by the majority of the Minangkabau people. However, there is one custom that causes polemic in the community, namely the prohibition of marriage of Sasuku. Whereas in Islamic Law there are no prohibition of marriage with one tribe. On the other hand, according to Indonesian marriage law, a legal marriage is a marriage made according to the religion and beliefs of the bride and groom. This research was conducted using the normative juridical method of secondary …

Tinjauan Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945 Sebagai Konstitusi Yang Islami, Raihan Hudiana

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

The Constitution as a form of collective agreement is an important document containing values to be the highest referral system in regulating the life of nation and state. Looking at the sociological fact that Muslims are the majority in Indonesia, the spirit that was built at the beginning was to ensure the absolute necessity of how the basic values and main concepts of Islam can be fulfilled, while keeping in mind the needs and ensuring the rights of people from other religions. The view of some Muslims who assume founding father Indonesia has injured the spirit of the struggle of …

Quo Vadis Hukuman Pidana Kebiri Kimia Bagi Pelaku Kejahatan Seksual Pada Anak Di Indonesia, Ainunnisa Rezky Asokawati

Journal of Islamic Law Studies

Sexual assault committed against children become one of the polemics in the society. The government as the state protector accommodates the polemic by making the law in form of Law Number 17 of 2016 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulation in place of Law Number 1 of 2016 concerning Second Amendment to Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection. The regulation accommodated the society’s need by arranging punishment for the perpetrators of sexual assault affecting children cases. Article 81 of Law Number 35 of 2014 in the form of first amendment to the Child Protection Law concerning criminal threats …

Spiritual And Religious Interventions For Medically High-Risk Adults: A Systematic Review, Nathanael J. Strissel

Senior Honors Theses

This systematic review is an update and expansion to the population and methods of a previous systematic review concerning spiritual and religious interventions for the well-being of terminally ill adults. After expanding the criteria to incorporate a more diverse population and including non-randomized experimental studies that contained relatively few concerns of bias, the results of the review are inconclusive due to insufficient data. The lack of usable data in the field highlights the ethical and theoretical issues with the use of experimental trials in analyzing the efficacy of spiritual and religious interventions. The development of spirituality in healthcare will remain …

Megachurches Can Have Mega Problems - Insights From Toxic Leadership In Modern Megachurches, Brandon Billings

Honors Scholars Collaborative Projects

The Christian megachurch is a relatively recent phenomenon, championing new ideals and theological practices for faith communities around the world. Megachurches, by definition, are Christian churches that consist of over a thousand attendees. Most megachurches are independent from a denomination – a characteristic that brings a multitude of advantages as well as challenges. One specific challenge for megachurches is the problem of potential abuse by pastors that are characterized by toxic and destructive leadership. In recent years, many Christians, as well as non-Christians, have been shocked by the number of megachurch pastors revealed as bullies, narcissists, or sexual assailants. Although …