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The Nature And Function Of The Lutheran Confessions In Twentieth Century American Lutheranism, Charles Arand May 1989

The Nature And Function Of The Lutheran Confessions In Twentieth Century American Lutheranism, Charles Arand

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

By concentrating on what theologians and church leaders have written on the sub­ject of the confessional principle and confessional subscription, this study has dealt with those who had or have an interest in the subject. It may or may not be representative of the way in which the church at large regards and deals with the church's symbols. Attempting to address such a concern, this study has referred to official synodical resolutions and dec­larations as illustrative that the confessional attitude of the theologians was also representa­tive of their church's position. At the same time, however, it may be pointed out …


Current Models In Roman, Lutheran, And Reformed Prolegomena: Exposition, Analysis, And Programmatic Assessment, David Lumpp May 1989

Current Models In Roman, Lutheran, And Reformed Prolegomena: Exposition, Analysis, And Programmatic Assessment, David Lumpp

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

The marketplace is currently experiencing no shortage of systematic theologies. At both the popular and academic levels, volumes are published at a rate exceeding the ability of any one scholar to digest or evaluate. The methodological pluralism alluded to above is now a cacophony. Yesterday’s mentors are challenged by process theology, theologies of hope, and seemingly infinite manifestations of liberation theology--to name only several of the most obvious.

With this history and the above cautions in mind, this essay will explore the definition, guiding motif, and methodology of three major contemporary theologians: Bernard Lonergan, Helmut Thielicke, and Edward Farley, representing …


A Study Of An Educational Practice In The Church Of God (Holiness), Gayle Woods Jan 1989

A Study Of An Educational Practice In The Church Of God (Holiness), Gayle Woods

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Old Fire, New Hope: Refiring The Sunday School, Renew The Church, R. Alan Rice Jan 1989

Old Fire, New Hope: Refiring The Sunday School, Renew The Church, R. Alan Rice

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Revitalization And The Church: A Study Of The Renewalmovement In The Sixth Conference Of The Brazillian Methodist Church, João Carlos Lopes Jan 1989

Revitalization And The Church: A Study Of The Renewalmovement In The Sixth Conference Of The Brazillian Methodist Church, João Carlos Lopes

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Pastor As Change Agent : How Effective Pastors Of Missionary Churches Develop A Change Climate In Their Churches, Arnold L. Stauffer Jan 1989

The Pastor As Change Agent : How Effective Pastors Of Missionary Churches Develop A Change Climate In Their Churches, Arnold L. Stauffer

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.