Browsing Dissertations, Theses, and Projects by Title
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The Educational Philosophy of Clement of Alexandria in the Stromata
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-01-02)Clement of Alexandria played an important role in the development of Christian educational philosophy in a non-Christian culture in the second-century Roman Empire. Born into a pagan society and educated in Greek philosophy ... -
Educational Philosophy, Church Proximity, and Academic Standards in Church-Based Theological Education: A Phenomenological Study
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Church Ministries, 2018-11-28)The history of theological education in North America is a study of the complementary relationship between church and seminary. Theological education between 1980-2017 produced developing partnerships between churches and ... -
Edward McKendree Bounds on the Relationship Between Providence and Man's Will in Prayer
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-30)This dissertation examines the writings of -
The effect of the death of an immediate family member on a child's perception of God: a mixed methods study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-10-27)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between children’s grief and their perceptions of God by utilizing children’s drawings. This research was conducted by partnering with Christian counselors and ... -
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 ... -
"Effective Evangelism" in the City: Donald McGavran's Missiology and Urban Contexts
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011-12-14)This dissertation examines the missiology of Donald A. McGavran as it applies in urban contexts. Chapter 1 introduces the research question by examining the current state of global urbanization and urban missions. Alongside ... -
Effective Practices for Training Parents in Family Discipleship: A Mixed Methods Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011-05-16)The churches concern for the youth and children is not a new concern. This concern has been a topic of the church for many generations. The church has responded in the past by establishing programs such as Sunday school ... -
Effectively and Biblically Assimilating New Members at First Baptist Church Talladega, Alabama
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2020-08-07)EFFECTIVELY AND BIBLICALLY ASSIMILATING NEW MEMBERS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TALLADEGA, ALABAMA This project sought to help First Baptist Church Talladega effectively assimilate new church members as a significant step ... -
The Effectiveness of the Hands On Program in Attaining the Stated Goals of the International Mission Board: A Quantitative Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)ABSTRACT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HANDS ON PROGRAM IN ATTAINING THE STATED GOALS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY Jeffrey Martin Gayhart, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological ... -
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 ... -
Embracing Trauma in Theodrama: Embodying Christiformity
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-12-23)This dissertation argues that the theodramatic understanding of trauma and relevant therapeutic practices help traumatized people reframe the reality of trauma within God’s drama of redemption and thereby enable them to ... -
An Embryonic Ecclesiology Enabling Church Planting Movements to Flourish
ABSTRACT AN EMBRYONIC ECCLESIOLOGY ENABLING CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS TO FLOURISH Robert Christopher Abner, PhD The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019 Chair: Dr. John Mark Terry This dissertation ... -
Emerging Adults and the Elusiveness of Commitment
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-01-12)This thesis highlights the lack of responsible commitment among emerging adults and proposes biblical analyses and direction toward fostering an authentic commitment in emerging adults in the context of mentoring and ... -
“Eminent Spirituality and Eminent Usefulness”: Andrew Fuller’s Contribution to the Revitalization of the Particular Baptists in the Long Eighteenth Century
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-05-01)Andrew Fuller was convinced that eminent spirituality in a minister would usually be attended with eminent usefulness in the ministry. Chapter 1 introduces the thesis and argues that this foundational conviction drove ... -
Emotional intelligence, religiosity, and authoritarianism in Canadian Bible college students
(2009-05-15)Institutions of higher education are required to initiate student outcomes assessment programs. Such programs are more complex in Bible colleges due to concerns related to spiritual and religious development and the lack ... -
Emotional Virtues in a Faithful Expository Ministry: Utilizing Robert C. Roberts to Argue for a Model of Expository Preaching That Fosters the Maturation of Emotional Virtues Within a Congregation
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2019-08-02)This dissertation applies the work of Robert C. Roberts in the field of philosophy of emotion to the craft of expository preaching. The purpose of this research is to explore Roberts's definition of emotion and to present ... -
Emotions in Christian Psychological Care
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-05-30)The role of emotion with regard to human functioning and human well-being has been a topic of much consideration and debate throughout the ages. In both secular and Christian fields of study (e.g. philosophy, theology, ... -
An empirical exploration of the use of narrative, symbol, and ritual in creating Christian marital memorials
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006-11-13)Among other images, Scripture uses marriage as a picture of God's relationship to his people. Scripture also prescribes numerous ways for that people to build their relationship with him. In order to give Christian marriages ... -
Empirical exploration of wisdom from a Christian psychology perspective
(2009-12-01)Understanding and obtaining wisdom has been one of the most significant enterprises of mankind since the early efforts of thinkers in ancient times. While wisdom is involved in every aspect and function of human nature ... -
Empowering Spiritually Mature Laypersons in Ministry at the Korean Church of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas
(2012-05-23)The purpose of this project was to encourage and empower spiritually mature laypersons of the Korean (Presbyterian) Church of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas. Chapter 1 describes the ministry context of the Korean Church of ...