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An analysis of worldviews of West African immigrants to Greater Cincinnati and their missiological implications
(2007-06-14)This dissertation is an ethnographic investigation of West African immigrants to Greater Cincinnati. It seeks to portray their cultural identity with the underlying motive of understanding their worldviews and their ... -
An analysis of D. James Kennedy's theology and method of evangelism
(2007-12-19)This dissertation examines D. James Kennedy's theology and method of evangelism. Chapter 1 analyses the need for this study of his evangelism theology and methods. Attention is also given to the dissertation's background, ... -
A critical edition of the hexaplaric fragments of Ecclesiastes
(2007-04-20)This dissertation provides the first full-scale critical edition of the hexaplaric fragments of Ecclesiastes since 1875, when Frederick Field published his monumental two-volume edition of the hexaplaric remains of the ... -
Academic integrity and the non-traditional student: Demographics, rationales, and the role of religious beliefs
(2007-12-05)This dissertation examined academic integrity among nontraditional college students attending nontraditional educational degree programs. Conducted at a midsized regionally accredited theological school, only nontraditional ... -
Word and spirit in doctrinal formation
(2006-11-09)This dissertation examines current models in evangelical theological method regarding the relationship the Holy Spirit has with the written biblical text and the reader as it pertains to interpretation and, in particular, ... -
Utilizing biblical persuasion techniques in preaching without being manipulative
(2006-04-18)This dissertation examines the difference between persuasion and manipulation in preaching. The focus of this work will be demonstrating the need for the pure motives of the messenger. Additionally, discovering and exhibiting ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership in youth ministry and faith maturity of freshmen college students
(2006-05-19)It has been determined that faith maturity is an essential part of what youth ministry leaders seek to accomplish in their work with adolescents. Research has proven that adult leaders do have a substantial degree of ... -
The relationship between selected disciplines of physical wellness and spiritual wellness among Southern Baptist pastors
(2006-12-15)This study examines the relationship between selected disciplines of physical wellness and spiritual wellness among Southern Baptist pastors in the state of Indiana. Three research questions guided the study, examining the ... -
The nature of the believer's assurance of eternal life in 1 John
(2006-12-08)This dissertation argues that John fundamentally grounds the believer's assurance in the work of Christ and promise of divine preservation, while supporting this assurance in a vital yet subsidiary way by the manner in ... -
The Iron Age II city gates in Palestine: The textual and archaeological evidence
(2006-04-12)This dissertation focuses on three tasks: (1) to select representative excavations of Iron Age II Palestinian city gates in order to undertake an analysis of the archaeological remains, (2) to evaluate selected city gate ... -
The effect of traditional religions upon church growth in Korea
(2006-07-07)This dissertation is organized into five chapters. The initial chapter outlines the research. First, the statement of purpose is addressed to delineate the research objectives. Second, the background of the research is ... -
The Bible and Christian experience in the revival movements of Charles G. Finney and Asahel Nettleton
(2006-05-11)This dissertation examines the reason for the different views of Charles G. Finney and Asahel Nettleton on the New Measures. Chapter 1 addresses the historical background of the research on their different views on the New ... -
Syntactical comparison between Classical Hebrew and Classical Arabic based on the translation of Moḥammad `Id's Arabic grammar
(2006-08-11)This dissertation orchestrates a systematic comparison of syntax between Classical Arabic and Classical Hebrew. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the origin of Arabic language, its history from efflorescence to decline, ... -
One new humanity in Christ: The use of Ezekiel 37 in Ephesians 2
(2006-10-11)The purpose of this dissertation is threefold: first, to establish the intertextual connection between Ezekiel 37 and Ephesians 2; second, to provide a fresh understanding of Ephesians 2 against the backdrop of Ezekiel 37; ... -
Kosmos and Ioudaioi in the Fourth Gospel: Parallelism, function and context
(2005-10-25)This dissertation examines the parallelism, function and context of the terms [Kosmos ; special characters omitted.] and [Ioudaioi ; Special characters omitted.] in the Gospel of John. Chapter 1 introduces the discussion ... -
Expository preaching as a means to fulfill Paul's admonitions in the pastoral epistles to confront and correct false teaching
(2006-05-10)This dissertation argues that expository preaching can serve as a means to fulfill Paul's admonitions in the Pastoral Epistles to confront and correct false teaching. Chapter 1 defines the thesis and methodology of the ... -
Effects of globalization on culture and worldview
(2006-11-15)This thesis examines the impact of globalization on culture and worldview. Chapter 1 defines globalization and traces its history. Chapter 2 observes the human agents who affect change on a global scale. Chapter 3 shows ... -
Baptists and religious liberty: 1700-1900
(2006-05-04)This dissertation examines the theological and historical understanding of religious liberty and separation of church and state among seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth-century American Baptists. Chapter 1 provides a brief ... -
An analysis of the ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon, with implications for the modern Church Growth Movement
(2006-05-02)This dissertation is an analysis of the ministry of Charles H. Spurgeon, with implications for the modern Church Growth Movement (CGM). Chapter 1 presents a brief biographical sketch of Spurgeon's life and ministry. This ... -
An analysis of the doctrine of seeking in Jonathan Edwards's conversion theology as revealed through representative Northampton sermons and treatises
(2006-03-23)This dissertation examines Jonathan Edwards's doctrine of seeking in light of his conversion theology, using specifically the sermons and writings of his days in Northampton, Massachusetts. Chapter 1 presents Edwards's ...