Browsing Open Access Dissertations and Theses by Title
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“The Steady Obedience of His Church”: The Ecclesial Spirituality of Joseph Kinghorn and the Communion Controversy, 1814–1827
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-12)Despite being recognised as one of the most learned English Particular Baptists, Joseph Kinghorn’s (1766–1832) legacy was damaged due to his defence of the close communion position during the more than a decade-long debate ... -
“Strangers and Exiles”: Christian Identity as the Foundation for Counseling Korean Americans
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2020-11-20)This thesis (1) examines the experience of Korean Americans, both sociologically and generationally and (2) establishes that Christian identity is an essential element for Korean Americans to endure challenging life ... -
Strengthen What Remains: The Rhetorical Situation of James Montgomery Boice
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2018-11-26)This dissertation argues that James Montgomery Boice, upon becoming pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, remained in the liberal United Presbyterian Church USA for the first twelve years of his pastorate ... -
Strengthening Missionary Families Through Member Care By The Sending Church
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-09-28)The purpose of this dissertation is to help sending churches of all sizes confidently reclaim their biblical role of member care to the missionary families they send. Chapter 1 introduces the concept of member care and ... -
Strengthening the Partnership Between the Church and Parachurch in the Calling and Care of Cru’s International Interns
(The Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-12)Gaps exist between sending churches and Cru in the calling and care of Cru’s international interns that will only be bridged through stronger collaboration so that the two can partner well together for the kingdom. Chapter ... -
Stress and Longevity in Pastoral Ministry: A Phenomenological Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-01-02)There is a sad and consistent narrative that permeates the story of so many pastors. After dedicating their lives to advance the gospel and to serve the Bride of Christ, His church, so often the story ends in the tragedy ... -
Striving for Souls by the Power of God: The Life of Amzi Clarence Dixon
(2010-12)The dissertation is a summary of the life and ministry of A. C. Dixon. The first chapter is a brief introduction of A. C. Dixon. While Dixon's fundamentalist identity is affirmed, this introduction explains how this ... -
Studies in Septuagint Leviticus: Linguistics, Tradition, and Lexical Choice
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2018-07-11)This thesis investigates three features of Septuagint Leviticus’ Greek text as a means to better understand the translator, his world, and his text. After an introductory chapter, chapter 2 shows that the valency of Hebrew ... -
A Study of Factors That Predict the Success of Christ-Centered Higher Educational Institutions: A Mixed Method Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-01-12)A STUDY OF FACTORS THAT PREDICT THE SUCCESS OF CHRIST-CENTERED HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A MIXED METHOD STUDY Timothy Lee Smith, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 Chair: Dr. Michael S. ... -
A Study of Post-Baccalaureate Leadership Curricula at Select Christian Institutions of Higher Education
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010-05)The purpose of this mixed method content analysis and descriptive study was to determine the core courses, course descriptors, and described competencies of Leadership Studies curricula at select Christian higher educational ... -
A Study of sōtēria in the Epistles of Paul
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A study of the correlation between pastoral theology of discipleship and selected practices in the local church
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005-05)This study was designed to investigate and analyze the relationship between pastoral theology, objectives, methods, and practical application of discipleship in local SBC churches in Indiana. Pastors participating were ... -
A study of the correlation between servant leadership and ministry satisfaction in church leaders in Alaska
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005-05-04)This dissertation examines the relationship between servant leadership and ministry satisfaction. The data gathered from this descriptive quantitative study will allow Christian leaders to understand their roles as church ... -
A Study of the Education, Morals, Salary and Controversial Movements of the Frontier Baptist Preacher in Kentucky from Its Settlement until 1830
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Substitutionary Themes in Nyssen's In Canticum Canticorum
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2019-06-22)This thesis explores the substitutionary themes of atonement in Gregory of Nyssen’s In Canticum Canticorum. As his last known work, this commentary provides the reader with the matured insights of Gregory concerning ones ... -
The Sudan Interior Mission’s Church Growth Approach in Southern Ethiopia: The Formation of a New Amagnyoch Community
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-01-02)ABSTRACT THE SUDAN INTERIOR MISSION’S CHURCH GROWTH APPROACH IN SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA: THE FORMATION OF A NEW AMAGNYOCH COMMUNITY Anteneh Taye Aberra, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017 Chair: ... -
Suffering in the Sunni and Calvinist World Views: Demonstrating the Value of the Comparative Approach in the Study of Religion in Service of Christian Missions
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010-12)This dissertation argues that the comparative method in the academic study of religion can be a valuable missiological tool for Christians. Chapter 1 explains the need for Christians to have an in-depth understanding of ... -
Suffering, Soul Care, and Community: The Place of Corporate Lament in Evangelical Worship
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-01-02)ABSTRACT SUFFERING, SOUL CARE, AND COMMUNITY: THE PLACE OF CORPORATE LAMENT IN EVANGELICAL WORSHIP Ann Marie Ahrens, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017 Chair: Dr. Esther R. Crookshank This ... -
Supervising Gifted People: A Consideration of the Fivefold Gifts in the Effective Supervision of Missionaries
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-01-02)ABSTRACT SUPERVISING GIFTED PEOPLE: A CONSIDERATION OF THE FIVEFOLD GIFTS IN THE EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION OF MISSIONARIES Donald Stanley Meador, Th.M. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017 Supervisor: ... -
"A Supreme Desire to Please Him": The Spirituality of Adoniram Judson
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-06-18)This dissertation is an inductive synthesis and study of the spirituality of Adoniram Judson. It argues that the center of Judson's spirituality was a heavenly-minded, self-denying submission to the sovereign will of God, ...