Browsing Dissertations, Theses, and Projects by Title
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Revelational Foundationalism: A Constructive Synthesis of the Epistemologies of Cornelius Van Til and Alvin Plantinga
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2022-04-25)Cornelius Van Til and Alvin Plantinga are titans in the arena of Christian philosophy. They both come from Dutch Reformed Calvinist traditions and studied under William Jellema at Calvin College. Yet, their approaches to ... -
Revising evangelical theological method in the postmodern context: Stanley J. Grenz and Kevin J. Vanhoozer as test cases
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003-11-13)This dissertation examines the theological diversity that is currently developing within North American evangelicalism due to the growing influence of postmodernism and the resulting postconservative shift in evangelical ... -
Revising the Pastoral Theology Program at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2023-02-28)This project sought to revise the Pastoral Theology program at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Shepherds Theological Seminary and the goals of ... -
Revitalizing and Changing Culture at North Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona
(2018-09-28)ABSTRACT REVITALIZING AND CHANGING CULTURE AT NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA Oscar Noe Garcia, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Shane W. Parker North ... -
Revitalizing Discipleship at East Hickman Baptist Church in Lyles, Tennessee, Through Small Groups
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-23)Jesus gave His church the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18-20). The early church modeled what a healthy and obedient church should look like. They devoted themselves to prayer, fellowship, ... -
Revitalizing Evangelism Through Apologetics Training at Forestpark Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-10-22)The purpose of this project was to effectively educate members of Forestpark Community Church in apologetics-based evangelism to better serve the kingdom through active outreach in Louisville, Kentucky. Chapter 1 details ... -
A Rhetorical Analysis of the Preaching of Asahel Nettleton in The Second Great Awakening
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017-05-31)ABSTRACT A RHETORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PREACHING OF ASAHEL NETTLETON IN THE SECOND GREAT AWAKENING Terry Allen Leap, II, PhD. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017 Chairperson: Dr. Timothy K. ... -
A Rhetoriographical Analysis of Argumentum ad Baculum in the Published Sermons of George Whitefield
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010-05)This dissertation examines the use of argumentum ad baculum in preaching in general and the sermons of George Whitefield in particular. Argumentum ad baculum has traditionally been considered an informal fallacy of ... -
Richard Fuller and His Preaching
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The Role of "Perfecting" in Donald McGavran's Church Growth Thought
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012-05-23)ABSTRACT THE ROLE OF "PERFECTING" IN DONALD MCGAVRAN'S CHURCH GROWTH THOUGHT Matthew Donald Spradlin, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012 Chairperson: Dr. Charles E. Lawless, Jr. This ... -
The Role of Bible Intake and Prayer in the Marriage of Charles and Susannah Spurgeon
(2016-10-27)This thesis connects the joyful marriage of Charles and Susannah Spurgeon to their commitment to Bible reading and prayer. Chapter 1 offers an overview of Charles Spurgeon’s ministry and marriage and holds them up as an ... -
The role of critical thinking in youth ministry leadership praxis: A grounded theory
(2008-05)This dissertation examined the significance of the critical thinking abilities of youth ministers in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) denomination in leadership praxis and develops a grounded theory to explain ... -
The Role of Female Biblical Counselors in Complementarian Churches
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2023-12)In this dissertation, I argue that the role of female biblical counselors in complementarian churches is to minister to men and couples in addition to women and children, under the shepherding oversight of the elders. To ... -
The role of metaphor in the sermons of Benjamin Keach, 1640-1704
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009-04-17)This dissertation examines the manner in which Benjamin Keach used metaphors in his published sermons. The first chapter provides a thorough introduction to the dissertation, including the research objective, methodology, ... -
Role of the Campus Pastor: Responsibilities and Practices in Multisite Churches
(2014-05-16)Chapter 1 provides an introduction to this project by describing the current definition of the campus pastor and evaluates the overall idea of multisite churches. This chapter introduces my personal background which led ... -
The role of the cross as a transformative symbol in Christian counseling
(2005-05-09)This dissertation explored the role of the symbol of the cross for Christian counselors utilizing an overview of significant theological issues and psychological theories. Chapter 1 introduces the study of the symbol of ... -
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Leading Ecclesial Change in Luke-Acts
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-01-12)This study examined the biblical/theological foundations found in the Holy Spirit for leading ecclesial change within the text of Luke-Acts. Chapter 1 describes the purpose, goals, rationale, and research methodology for ... -
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Recent Apologetic Thought
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)This dissertation examines the influence and role of the Holy Spirit in the task of apologetics. The first chapter recognizes the historical dearth of apologetic engagement dealing with the Spirit, and it lays out the ... -
The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Interpretation of the Word of God
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012-12-14)THE ROLE OF THE SPIRIT IN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE WORD OF GOD This dissertation examines the role of the Spirit in the interpretation of the Word of God. Chapter 1 introduces the topic and its significance. The topic ... -
The Role of the Unpaid Elder in Southern Baptist Churches: A Mixed Methods Study
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2020-11-24)Scripture teaches that leadership was created by God, a concept illustrated by the creation mandate to man to subdue the earth (Gen 1:28-29). As Michael Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones point out, leadership was not something ...