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Hispanidad, Wilfred C. Langefeld

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the purpose of this consideration of Hispanided to trace: (1) the background of Spanish history which made it possible for a philosophy such as Hispanided to gain a foothold; (2) the philosophy of the Falangist which was expressed in Hispanided; (3) the relationship of Hispanided with the Roman Catholic Church; (4) the purpose and goal of Hispanided; (5) Hispanided in action; and (6) the results and reactions to Hispanided.

Luther's Doctrine Of Justification According To The Holl-Walther Controversy, Robert Hoeferkamp

Bachelor of Divinity

In the following chapters the course of this controversy will be traced, an investigation of certain critical quotations From Luther will be carried out, and some definite conclusions as to the chief arena of disagreement will be reached. In order to achieve the proper historical perspective, we shall trace in this first chapter the doctrine of justification in the· sixteenth century as set forth by Luther, Melanchthon, the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Osiander, and the Formula of Concord.

The Origin And Early Development Of Puritanism, V Ralph Weinhold

Bachelor of Divinity

Much has been written of the history of English Puritanism. This brief examination of the subject purposes no new contribution. It seeks merely to draw together the main events of that phase of English history and to discuss some of the issues involved.

The first problem is one of definition. One scholar has suggested that Puritanism has as many definitions as it has students, with a like distribution of trustworthiness. Therefore, before attempting to define it ourselves we do well to consider the definitions offered by recognized scholars of the movement.

An Evaluation Of The Rsv Translation Of St. Paul’S Letters To The Thessalonians, James Lowell Dishop

Bachelor of Divinity

The question which the writer has undertaken to answer in this thesis is this: How does the Revised Standard Version of the letters of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians compare with the Authorized Version or sixteen-hundred eleven, commonly called the King James Version, as an English translation suitable for public and private use by the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod?

The Shekinah Concept In The Biblical Era, Horace D. Hummel

Bachelor of Divinity

In brief, the problem, common to the Old Testament, as to all other religious and to all except atheistic philosophies, is that of God’s transcendence vs. His immanence. If God is the Creator, the Absolute, the Prime Mover, what contact, if any, can He have with the created, sensible universe? If the pantheistic solution of identifying creator and creation is rejected, some degree of divine transcendence must be predicated. If He is transcendent, how will he reveal Himself to mankind? Through intermediaries, or by self-revelation; and, if the latter, by theophany or incarnation?

The History Of The Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod In Guatemala Until June, 1949, Clarence T. Kuehn

Bachelor of Divinity

In the present history of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in Guatemala up to June, 1949, the author will attempt to set forth clearly the incidents which led to the calling of the first missionary to Guatemala, and the history of his first twenty-two months in the field, with an account of the help he received from student vicars from Concordia Seminary.

Luther And Calvin On The State And Heretics, Henry W. Reimann Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

In history it is equally important to trace the background of any person, event, or movement. The revelations of the scholarship devoted to the study of the young Luther are evidences of this. The problem of this paper also has a background. That background is the Middle Ages. Both Luther and Calvin were to some extent products of the Middle Ages.

The Defensor Pacis Of Marsilius Of Padua And Its Relation To The Reformation, August Bernthal

Bachelor of Divinity

Any event in history that is linked in either a small or large way to the Reformation demands investigation. In examining the causes and the background of the Protestant uprising in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries; historians usually make mention of the Defensor Pacis written by Marsilius of Padua in 1624. Some make much of it. Others ignore it. Yet the Defensor Pacis, directed as it is against Pope John XXII, remains the most daring and the most independent ecclesiastic-politica1 work of the entire medieval period. Whether this document in any way influences the Reformation this thesis will endeavor to …

The Origin And History Of Indulgences Up To The Time Of The German Reformation With Emphasis On Luther's Attitude Toward Them, Orval M. Oswald

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis is being written with the hope of giving a clear and accurate account of the origin and development of the Roman Catholic doctrine of the Indulgence up to the time of the German Reformation, with particular emphasis on the effect it had on the people and Luther’s reasons for opposing it. Entire volumes have been written on the history of indulgences alone, and countless pages on their relationship to Luther' and the Reformation. It is an impossibility to consider all the material written on this subject in a thesis of this sort, but the author feels that he …

The Religious History Of Eastern Pennsylvania During The Colonial Period, Milford C. Brelje

Bachelor of Divinity

The thesis proposes to give a survey of the religious history of eastern Pennsylvania during the colonial period. The scope of the subject presents a difficulty in its very Broadness. Extended perusal of the vast material relating to the subject has shown the writer that he must be satisfied to present at best only an overview.

A Study Of The Cross, Harold Krueger

Bachelor of Divinity

The scope of this thesis is: to give to the reader a clearer picture and understanding of that most sacred symbol, the cross. The history of the cross both before and after Christ will be considered first; the more important types of the cross will then be examined, and finally thought will be given to its liturgical use.

The Life And Work Of H. C. Schwan As Pastor And Missionary, Everette Meier

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis is stated in the title, namely, to present as· fully as possible "the life and work of H. C. Schwan as pastor and missionary." The scope of this paper does not permit the very absorbing and significant study of a number of other questions. Such studies would include l) a detailed account of Schwan’s work as member and officer of Synod, 2) an evaluation of his position on the question or unionism, 3) an analysis of his role in the predestinarian controversy with the Ohio Synod, and 4) a comparative and analytic study of Schwan’s …

The Salutary Use Of Corporate Prayer With Special Reference To The Community Of The Congregation, Howard E. Claycombe Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

In the life of the Christian prayer is to the soul as breathing is to the body. We sing in the hymn "Prayer is the Christian's vital breath un-uttered or expressed.” Although we know the reasons for praying, the how and the why of it all, and although volumes have been written on the subject, yet it appears that much of the praying in our church is very formal and awkward. We know how and why to pray but do we really pray? The purpose of this study is to particularly isolate and point up the problem of praying together. …

The Religious Opinions Of Thomas A Jefferson, Herbert Fritze

Bachelor of Divinity

The Religious Opinions of Thomas A Jefferson

Bekenntnismaessige Erziehung In Der Lutherischen Kirche-Missouri Synode, Otto Meinardus

Bachelor of Divinity

Zweck dieser Aroeit ist, dem Besucher vom europaeischen Kontinent einen Einblick in die Arbeit zu eeben, die hi e·r von den Lutheranern in Beziehung auf das Erziehungswesen geleistet warden ist.

The purpose of this work is to bring visitors to the European continent gives an insight into the level of the work done here by the Lutherans in relation on the educational system.

Jesuit Action In England, Lyle R. Mueller

Bachelor of Divinity

JESUIT ACTION IN ENGLAND brings before us one of the most Interesting periods in the history of England, be it political or ecclesiastical. For it combines both classes of history into one interwoven pattern. It is not merely a recitation of cold facts, of days and times and events. But it is full of romance, intrigue, cunning, tragedy, courage, and suspense. This is the story of the birth of the Church of England, of its struggles in its infancy to establish itself in a world hostile to its innovations and determined to destroy it.

The Transition From German To English In The Missouri Synod From 1910-1947, Paul T. Dietz

Bachelor of Divinity

One of the features that marks the Missouri Synod is the fact that for a long period of time it has been able to retain the German language. For years it has held to the German language as a defense against liberalism and rationalism.

The Spheres Of Action Of The Inquisition In The Counter-Reformation, Paul E. Krohn

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper, we will endeavor to set down the special spheres of action of this institution in regard to the quenching of various heresies which arose within the church. As we refer to the term heretics at various times, let it be understood that we are viewing people as heretics as those who deviated from the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. This will be done only for the sake of clarity, not to prove that they were either wrong or right in their beliefs.

William Of Orange And The Counter Reformation, Robert R. Moehring

Bachelor of Divinity

The Lutheran Reformation Spreads over Europe is mixed with political personnel ambition and results in the Roman Counter Reformation. These two movements demanded a choice of allegiance by individual; and, in the Netherlands, the two outstanding champions are William and Philip.

The Founding And Early Development Of The Lutheran Philippine Mission, John G. Scholz

Bachelor of Divinity

As the title indicates, this thesis represents an attempt of the writer to set forth clearly the events which lead up to the founding and early development of the Philippine Mission. To make this study, it was necessary to read the autobiography of Alvaro Carino and see the mysterious workings of God in directing this man to become a member of the Lutheran Church and eventually the Church's first pioneer Filipino missionary to the Philippines. The present study of the Lutheran Philippine Mission will take the reader up to the end of December, 1951.

The Rise Of Anticlericalism In Mexico, Erdmann Arthur Frenk

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis will treat this problem as objectively as possible. It will trace first the historical background out of which the Religious Laws came. A clear picture of these conditions is necessary if one is to appreciate the incidents which occurred later. Then.it shall consider the revolt itself and finally the results of the anti-clerical movement in Mexico.

Biography Of Pastor Ernst Moritz Buerger (1806-1841) With Special Emphasis On His Decision To Leave Perry County, Missouri, Ernst Albert Wolfram Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

Biography of Pastor Ernst Moritz Buerger (1806-1841) with Special Emphasis on his Decision to Leave Perry County, Missouri

The Reformation Of Cranmer With Special Reference To Its Doctrine And The Influence Upon It, George S. Robbert

Bachelor of Divinity

At the time of Cranmer's youth end early schooling England was Catholic. At the time of his death, it was Protestant. How did this change take place and what were the motivating forces in this change? The opportunity for the break from Rome was given when Henry VIII sought a divorce from Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Bolyen. Cranmer's part in the proceedings of the divorce brought him into the public eye and to a large extent made possible the Reformation of Cranmer. After the break with Rome Cranmer, who was easily influenced by his companions, maintained …

The Development Of The Character Of The Jew From The Babylonian Captivity To The New Testament Era, Robert Trautmann

Bachelor of Divinity

This· paper is to trace the history of the Jewish nation from the Babylonian Captivity to the New Testament Era, noting those factors which influenced the Jewish life to the extent that they became a part of the Jewish character.

The Lutheran Church In The Canadian Northwest, Edwin Regal

Bachelor of Divinity

The Lutheran Church in the Canadian Northwest is made up of believers from all parts of Europe and the United States. In coming to this newly opened last American frontier as early as 1872 and continuing sporadically ever since, these immigrants brought their curious customs, costumes, languages and dialects with them. This strange mixture of prospective Lutheran Canadians was providentially gathered to make a church which "in spite of its confusing overlapping of unrelated synods and without the slightest semblance of compulsory discipline still has an amazing unity in diversity."

The Life And Times Of Hezekiah, King Of Judah, Harold H. Luke

Bachelor of Divinity

It is hoped that this paper will contribute to a better understanding of those critical days of old, and that the reader will acquire a deeper appreciation of the virtues and shortcomings of the ancient stalwarts who march across its pages. If this thesis fails to do this, it is not the fault of the subject matter, but that of the writer.

History Of Protestant Missions In Nigeria, Arthur W. Machinske

Bachelor of Divinity

When studying the history of missions in a certain country, it is necessary that a study be made of that country. Without any knowledge of the land, its peoples, and its history the story of missions is not made complete, for these three things are so closely interwoven with missions that they cannot be separated.

The Validity Of A Sociology Of Religion, Samuel Irven Goltermann

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this thesis is not to provide any of these. No attempt has been made to construct a valid and completely methodology, much less system, of the sociology of religion, either by primary research in, or observation of, the religious institutions and groupings, or by careful study or compilation of the theories and principles which have been advanced by other writers. Rather we have chosen to sample the literature of the field in an attempt to break down, plot out, and isolate into component elements many of the concepts which are with greater or lesser regularity used by …

The Philistines, Frederick Schumacher Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this study is to review the history of the Philistines, special emphasis being placed on their relation and influence on Israel.

The Relations Between The English And The Scottish Reformations, Carl Napier Jr

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of the writer's original investigation was to find out what influences and connections existed between the two Reformations. The purpose of this study is to show that before Henry VIII English efforts at union were almost wholly political. At least there is no mention of religious-political parties. War and conciliation were the diplomatic weapons. After Henry's break with the Pope by the Act of Supremacy in 1534 and to 1707 when the final union of the crowns took place political and religious relations became closely entwined. Henry and his successors, particularly Elizabeth, used religion in fostering the political …