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The omnipresence of Jesus Christ: A neglected aspect of evangelical christology
(2004-04-22)This dissertation addresses the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and particularly the attribute of omnipresence in relation to the God-Man. Chapter 1 introduces the subject matter by defining incarnation, sets forth my ... -
Theodoret of Cyrus and the ideal monarch
(2004-05-14)This work seeks to demonstrate that Theodoret of Cyrus used his published writings, specifically the Historia Ecclesiastica and Interpretatio in Psalmos , in order to offer a veiled criticism of the reigning monarch, ... -
The making of a battle royal: The rise of religious liberalism in Northern Baptist life, 1870-1920
(2004-05-07)This dissertation traces the development of the liberal hegemony in Northern Baptist seminaries between 1870 and 1920. Chapter 1 surveys the 1920s to ascertain particular issues and individuals identified by the fundamentalists ... -
The making of the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message
(2004-12-09)Questions regarding the orthodoxy of Dale Moody and Ralph Elliott propelled the SBC toward a re-evaluation of its doctrinal statement, the Baptist Faith and Message. The SBC adopted this document in 1925 under the leadership ... -
Remnant and restoration as a paradigm of Matthew's theology of Israel
(2004-05)This dissertation shows that Matthew's theology of Israel is based upon the conviction that God will restore the nation of Israel through the preservation of a faithful remnant. Chapter 1 states the purpose for this study, ... -
Public high school principals' expectations for clergy in fostering working relationships between schools and churches
(2004-05-14)This study analyzed public high school principals' expectations (attitudes and actions) for clergy in fostering working relationships between schools and churches. The purpose, legitimacy, and parameters of the present ... -
Perceptions of leadership and management competencies requisite for directing Centrifuge camps
(2004-05-14)This dissertation is a comparative analysis of the perceived leadership and management competencies needed to serve as a camp director at Christian children and youth camps. A comparative analysis was done utilizing data ... -
Perceptions of the relational factors necessary for building effective team ministry in the local church
(2005-01-28)This dissertation examined the perceptions of leadership in the local church and the relational factors necessary for team building. This analysis included the measurement of perceived relational qualities and environmental ... -
Memorial inscriptions from Syria-Palestine: A study in genre and theology
(2004-04-22)Despite a large amount of scholarly work on memorial inscriptions from Syria-Palestine, no detailed and comprehensive analysis of the genre and theology as whole has been undertaken. While the inscriptions have been ... -
Divine love in Hosea 11
(2004-02-20)This dissertation investigates a theological understanding of divine love in Hosea 11. The first focal point of this research is to explore the theological understanding of divine love in Hosea 11, focusing on the ... -
Catechetical instruction as an educational process for the teaching of doctrine to children in Southern Baptist churches
(2004-05-14)This dissertation investigates the use of the catechism as a process for teaching doctrine to children in Southern Baptist churches. It examines the historical rationale for using catechisms with children in Protestant ... -
A sociological study of the relationship between religious violence and economic globalization
(2004-12-02)This dissertation sociologically examines the relationship between religious violence and economic globalization. Chapter 2 begins with an analysis of the theories of religious violence in general. This chapter presents ... -
A performer's guide to Benjamin Lees's "Six Ornamental Etudes" for piano
(2004-11-17)This dissertation analyzes Six Ornamental Etudes for piano by Benjamin Lees from a performer's perspective. Chapter 1 covers general procedures for this research, including basic assumptions and need for the study, purpose ... -
An examination of short-term missions as a strategic component in youth ministry programming
(2005-01-15)This study examines the use of short-term missions in youth ministry programming. The intent of the research was to determine if short-term mission experiences serve well as a strategic component in youth ministry programming ... -
An analysis of transtheoretical stages of change in the formation of a spiritual discipline
(2004-05-14)This study explored the degree to which the Transtheoretical Model of change (TTM) predicts the decisional balance (how pros weigh against cons), processes relied upon, and temptation response in the stages of change when ... -
An analysis of epistemology in the book of Proverbs in relationship to the sources of knowledge used in evangelical Sunday School curriculum
(2004)One central concern motivated this study, the need for a biblical epistemology to discern and develop a biblical curriculum. Directly related to curriculum development are the areas of philosophy known as metaphysics, ... -
A leader behavior profile analysis of senior pastors in growing Southern Baptist churches
(2004-05-14)Churches are struggling with issues of leadership. There is a need to explore and understand how leadership is used in the local church. Senior pastors are in a position to have a positive impact on the growth of the church, ... -
A generational apportionment analysis of perceived ministry tasks in relationship to the spiritual giftedness of senior pastors
(2004-05-14)This dissertation analyzed the relationship of spiritual gifts identified by senior pastors in Southern Baptist churches in relationship to perceived tasks of ministry across generational apportionments. The catalyst for ... -
A 360-degree analysis of the leadership styles of Southern Baptist ministers of youth
(2004-05-14)This dissertation is a 360-degree analysis of the leadership styles of Southern Baptist ministers of youth. Many experts in the field of youth ministry agree that there is a current crisis in this field. Though many possible ... -
A contextualized training program for twenty-first century Korean missionaries
(2004-04-27)This dissertation examines the five major factors used to develop a contextualized missionary training program for Korean missionaries. Chapter 1 defines the subject of missionary training in Korea. The research methodologies, ...