Dissertations, Theses, and Projects: Recent submissions
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The Trinitarian Foundation of Leadership: Working Together for God's Glory in Unity and Diversity
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)In the last decade, the theory of shared leadership has received considerable attention. This theory shifts the primary focal point of leadership discussions from vertical to lateral forms of influence. Moreover, it has ... -
A Missiological Evaluation of Southern Baptist Multiethnic Churches in the United States
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)The thesis of this dissertation is that Southern Baptist multiethnic churches exemplify the mission of the church as revealed in the Scriptures and offer a valuable strategy for reaching the increasingly diverse population ... -
"Trusting the Faithful and Discreet Slave: A Critique of the Authority of the Jehovah's Witnesses"
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be the sole advocates for God's truth at this point in redemptive history. Basing this belief on their interpretation of Matthew 24:45-47 and Luke 12:42-45, the Watchtower Society proclaims ... -
Intertextuality and Allusion in the Study of the Hebrew Bible
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)When biblical studies adopted the language of intertextuality, it began using it in conjunction with other vocabulary--inner-biblical exegesis and interpretation, echoes, allusion--all of which it uses to signify when a ... -
Best Practices for Online Theological Ministry Preparation: A Delphi Method Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)John Beck Cartwright, Jr., Ed.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 This doctoral thesis intended to provide a clear vision of best practices in the area of online theological ministry training at the ... -
The Phenomenon of Social Presence in the Pauline Epistles and Its Implication for Practices of Online Education
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)Many theological institutions have adopted online educational formats. Proponents of online formats in theological education have typically given pragmatic justifications for the use of online formats while the most vocal ... -
An Analysis of Adoption Ministry Programs for Adoptive Parents in Korean Churches
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)The purpose of this thesis was to suggest exemplary factors of adoption ministry programs to successfully support adoptive parents who have experienced difficulties in their adoptive family life by examining adoptive ... -
A Historical Evaluation of the Evidence for the Death of the Apostles as Martyrs for Their Faith
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)A commonly used argument for the reliability of the first witnesses to the resurrection is that the apostles willingly died as martyrs for their faith. It is often claimed that all the apostles, except John, faced martyrdom. ... -
Dawson Trotman's Personal Spiritual Disciplines as the Foundation for His Great Commission Ministry
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)DAWSON TROTMAN'S PERSONAL SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES AS THE FOUNDATION FOR HIS GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRY Jeffrey Paul Reynolds, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Timothy K. Beougher This ... -
The Water Imagery in the Psalms: An Inner-Biblical Interpretation
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)This dissertation examines the use of water imagery in the book of Psalms and argues that the psalmists primarily employed this imagery to allude to four accounts of God's works in the Pentateuch--the waters of creation, ... -
The Doctor of Ministry: The Impact of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Medical Training on His Homiletical Methodology
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)This dissertation examines the impact of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' medical training upon his homiletical methodology. Chapter 1 sets forth the thesis and charts the course forward. Chapter 2 reconstructs the intellectual culture ... -
The Use of Imagination for Expository Hermeneutics and Homiletics
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)ABSTRACT THE USE OF IMAGINATION FOR EXPOSITORY HERMENEUTICS AND HOMILETICS Barnabas Youn Soo Kim, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Robert A. Vogel The purpose of this ... -
Intentional Practice of Shared Leadership in the Marketplace by Christian Leaders: A Multi-case Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)INTENTIONAL PRACTICE OF SHARED LEADERSHIP IN THE MARKETPLACE BY CHRISTIAN LEADERS: A MULTI-CASE STUDY Michael Larry Davis, Ed.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Michael S. Wilder In ... -
A Theological Critique of the Multi-Ethnic Church Movement: 2000 - 2013
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)This dissertation attempts to answer the following question: Does Scripture call all churches to be as ethnically diverse as their communities? Chapter 1 introduces the "multi-ethnic mandate," the belief the Scripture ... -
Digital Media Use and Adolescent Christian Formation: A Correlation Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)Many schools, classrooms, and homes naively embrace the frequent use technology assuming its newness and apparent helpfulness must be utilized to live in the modern age. However, many fail to ask what effect the frequency ... -
"The Divine Life in the Soul Considered": Theology and Spirituality in the Works of Samuel Davies
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)This dissertation argues that Samuel Davies' theology of and vision for the Christian life were inseparable. Although his contribution to American Evangelicalism was not as original nor as widely remembered as that of his ... -
A Critique of the Rejection of Intelligent Design as a Scientific Hypothesis by Elliott Sober from His Book Evidence and Evolution
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-21)This dissertation critiques and rejects Elliott Sober's dismissal of intelligent design as a scientific hypothesis. Sober builds the case for this dismissal in chapter 2 of his 2008 book Evidence and Evolution. Sober's ... -
Developing an Effective Evangelism Strategy for the Second Generation of the Savannah Vietnamese Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia
(2014-05-16)This dissertation explains the implementation of a strategy in evangelism and church growth for the second generation. Chapter 1 provides the purpose, goals, rationale, definitions, limitations, and research methodology. ... -
Propelling a Movement of Multiplying Churches from the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
(2014-05-16)PROPELLING A MOVEMENT OF MULTIPLYING CHURCHES FROM THE SUMMIT CHURCH IN RALEIGH-DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA David Nicholas Thompson, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Faculty Supervisor: Michael S. ... -
Developing Future Preachers and Teachers in the Basics of Expository Preaching at Kindred Community Church Anaheim Hills, California
(2014-05-16)This project was designed to develop active or potential preachers in Kindred Community Church and other from the Southern California area in the basics of expository preaching. Chapter 1 outlines the ministry context at ...