Browsing Dissertations, Theses, and Projects by Title
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C. S. Lewis's Concept of Sehnsucht: Philosophical Foundations, Aesthetic Analysis, and Implications for Evangelism and Apologetics
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-06-18)ABSTRACT C. S. LEWIS’ CONCEPT OF SEHNSUCHT: PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS, AESTHETIC ANALYSIS, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS Matthew David Crawford, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, ... -
A call to covenant love: Text grammar and literary structure in Deuteronomy 5-11
(2005-05-03)In contrast to past stylistic approaches to Deuteronomy 5-11, this study applies a textlinguistic approach to discern literary structure and agenda. Chapter 1 summarizes a number of contemporary literary studies devoted ... -
Called By God: Peter's Plea to the Scattered Church in 1 Peter
This project is a series of sermons through the book of 1 Peter, exploring both the contextual meaning and biblical theological connections of the book to the rest of Scripture. Chapter 1 sets the stage for the project by ... -
Campbell and “Expository Apologetics”: Presuppositionalism Critiques Campbell’s “Original Gospel”
Jason Matthew Murray, D.Ed.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Theodore J. Cabal Presuppositional apologetics has emerged in the last century as a singular yet complex ... -
A Case for Collegiate Church Planting as a Key Strategic Mission Focus
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2020-06-30)This dissertation argues that a strategic way to reach college students is through collegiate church planting. Chapter 1 introduces the purpose of the dissertation, provides definitions of key terms, and states the method ... -
A Case for the Traditional Translation and Interpretation of Genesis 1:1 Based upon a Multi-Leveled Linguistic Analysis
(2010-12)This dissertation examines the linguistic issues related to the translation and interpretation of Genesis 1: 1. Chapter 1 introduces the necessity for this study, explaining the theological implications that pertain to ... -
A Case for the Traditional Translation of the Shema, Hear, O Israel: The Lord Our God, the Lord Is One
(2010-05)This dissertation investigates the evidence to determine the best English translation for the Shema (Deut 6:4), by analyzing the historical interpretation of the verse through the last 2500 years, and the pertinent ... -
A Case Study in Equipping Preliterate Quichua Pastors and Church Leaders in Southern Ecuador for Biblical Counseling
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-29)This project explores the need and opportunity for establishing biblical counseling in any context, regardless of literacy. Chapter 1 explains that this project was implemented among the Highland Quichua of Southern Ecuador. ... -
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 ... -
Catechizing the Members of Creek Road Baptist Church in Sharonville, Ohio, in the Decalogue: A Mixed Methods Study
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2019-10-24)CATECHIZING THE MEMBERS OF CREEK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH IN SHARONVILLE, OHIO, IN THE DECALOGUE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY David Bruce Smith, DEdMin The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. ... -
The cause of Christ and truth: Arguments for the deity of Christ in the anti-Socinian writings of John Gill, Dan Taylor, and Andrew Fuller
(2008-11-04)This thesis examines the arguments for the deity of Christ in the anti-Socinian writings of three Baptist pioneers: John Gill, Dan Taylor, and Andrew Fuller. Chapter 1 examines the origins and doctrines of Socinianism, ... -
The Centrality of the Church Covenant among Early Separate Baptists on the New York Frontier
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2020-11-30)The Separate Baptists who settled New York in the 1780s came from New England. They were both Calvinistic and missions minded. A shortage of pastors necessitated a strong congregational framework and associational ties ... -
César Franck as a Pivotal Figure in the Revitalization of French Organ Music After the Revolution
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012-12-14)Though widely known as a skillful improviser and teacher in his day, César Franck has been largely overlooked concerning the pivotal role he played in the revival of French organ music after the bloody and destructive ... -
Chalcedonian Anthropology: A Proposal for the Extension of Christ’s Person-Nature Constitution
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2020-12-01)This dissertation argues for the extension of Christ’s ontological constitution as the man to define the constitution of all mankind. In contrast to the predominant body-soul/mind models, this dissertation presents a ... -
Change Management for Christian Leaders in the Marketplace: A Multiple Case Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-12-23)As the result of technological advances, changes in production techniques, consumer behavior, economics, globalization, societal pressure, regulations, increased complexity of markets, and a cultural moral revolution, many ... -
The Character of the Preacher and His Preaching Ministry
(2017-01-03)ABSTRACT THE CHARACTER OF THE PREACHER AND HIS PREACHING MINISTRY Anthony Paul Langley, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Hershael W. York This thesis addresses ... -
Characteristics of pastoral support of children's educators in the PC (USA)
(2003-05-01)Children's ministries in the local church play a significant role in church growth. The purpose of this research, therefore, was to explore the characteristics of pastoral support of children's educators in PC (USA) ... -
Charles Hodge: Evangelical Mystic
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2022-12-02)Princeton theologian Charles Hodge is the emblematic American Presbyterian. Hodge’s spirituality, however, is not only misunderstood, it is largely ignored as the best example of Presbyterian piety and spirituality. Some ... -
Choose Jesus: A Theology of the Book of Hebrews
(2017-06-16)The purpose of this project is to provide examples of sermons from the book of Hebrews based on a biblical theological perspective. The definition of biblical theology is explored first, along with an explanation of what ... -
Choosing Reality: Empowering College Students to Pursue Freedom from Pornography at Breakaway Ministries in College Station, Texas
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-04-26)This project sought to empower college students to pursue freedom from pornography at Breakaway Ministries in College Station, Texas. Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of Breakaway Ministries along with the rationale, ...