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The Individual's Personality, His Exposure To E. G. White's Writings, And His Perception Of E. G. White, Rainer K. P. Isecke Jan 1973

The Individual's Personality, His Exposure To E. G. White's Writings, And His Perception Of E. G. White, Rainer K. P. Isecke

Master's Theses

Problem

E. G. White has been one of the most influential persons in the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Therefore extremism in church members is likely to crystallize in issues concerning the implications of her writings for today. The purpose of this study was to explore what relation, if any, exists between certain personality traits of an individual, his exposure to E. G. White's writings, and his perception of "E. G. White".

Method

The following instruments were used in the study: (1) The Questionnaire of Exposure to E. G. White; this questionnaire was developed to indicate the extent of …


A Study Of The Opinions Of Lds Athletes Concerning Excellence In Gospel Living Contributing To Excellence In Sports, Robert L. Cummings Jan 1973

A Study Of The Opinions Of Lds Athletes Concerning Excellence In Gospel Living Contributing To Excellence In Sports, Robert L. Cummings

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to show by the use of the opinions of LDS athletes who have excelled in sports whether or not excellence in gospel living contributes to excellence in sports.

Religion has played a role in sports from very early history and has continued to the present time. The degree of religious influence has been determined by the society of the time, whether it played a minor or a positive role.

The results of the study pointed out the following:
The teachings of the LDS Church had a positive influence, according to LDS athletes, on the …


A Study To Determine The Understanding Of The Nature And Mission Of Jesus Christ By Third Year Seminary Graduates Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Terry R. Baker Jan 1973

A Study To Determine The Understanding Of The Nature And Mission Of Jesus Christ By Third Year Seminary Graduates Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Terry R. Baker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to determine what degree of understanding third year graduates of the SLVN Seminary District had of the nature and mission of Christ.

The study was composed of a random sample of 200 third year seminary graduates. Each participant answered a questionnaire designed to test his understanding of the nature and mission of Christ. The responses were tabulated and presented in written and illustrative form.

The students met the minimum established standard of 75% in four of the five concepts which they were questioned concerning the nature of Christ. The students met the minimum established …