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Dr Norman Vincent Peale's Concept Of Faith, Ronald G. Goerss
Dr Norman Vincent Peale's Concept Of Faith, Ronald G. Goerss
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of' this thesis is to examine the concept of faith as it is presented in the writings of Dr. Norman v. Peale. This chapter will include a critique of Dr. Peale's concept of faith. The body of this paper which follows will discuss Dr. Peale's background and general approach to religion, his definition of' faith, the means by which one comes into possession of this faith, and what the results and benefits of this faith are. The material presented is based on Dr. Peale's own writings, some of which have achieved best seller status. The writer of this …
The Social Ethics Of Reinhold Niebuhr, Richard E. Koenig
The Social Ethics Of Reinhold Niebuhr, Richard E. Koenig
Bachelor of Divinity
Our concern in this thesis will be merely to present the line of thought which Niebuhr employs in relating the Christian agape to society. Since Niebuhr’s social ethic has never been set down in any systematic form, it will be necessary to collect from his various writings those ideas which he uses in advocating his views. To be sure he has written extensively on ethics, but never has he developed the subject from the traditional points of view. As in philosophy ethics cannot be separated from theology. It is important for this study then to draw in much of the …
Animism In Africa, John Louis Konz
Animism In Africa, John Louis Konz
Bachelor of Divinity
In our study, we shall endeavor to trace the origin and development of animism as a theory of the origin of religion, view it in action and consider its effect on the lives and souls of the heathen.