Dissertations, Theses, and Projects: Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Faith Formation Experiences and Spiritual Maturity: A Quantitative Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)ABSTRACT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH FORMATION EXPERIENCES AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY William Edgar Allen, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Brian C. ... -
Training the Church Pianist: Piano Pedagogy in Southern Baptist Church Music from the Era of the Broadman Hymnal (1940) through that of the Baptist Hymnal (1975)
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)The Southern Baptist Convention's Music Department and state associations, with their vast influence yet often modest resources, educated generations of pianists and organists in the arts of accompanying and service playing. ... -
The School of Performing Arts at Bellevue Baptist Church as a Model of the Church-Based Arts Academy
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)ABSTRACT THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS AT BELLEVUE BAPTIST CHURCH AS A MODEL OF THE CHURCH-BASED ARTS ACADEMY Hae Eun Kim, D.M.A. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: ... -
Waylon Moore's Theology and Methodology of Disciple-Making in Light of New Testament Discipleship Principles
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)ABSTRACT WAYLON MOORE'S THEOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING IN LIGHT OF NEW TESTAMENT DISCIPLESHIP PRINCIPLES Calvin Johnson Carr, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Timothy K. ... -
The Non-Ending Search for a Pre-DNA Replicator: Richard Dawkins and the Problem of Abiogenesis
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)This dissertation provides a rebuttal to the claims of Richard Dawkins in explaining the origin of life. The bulk of the ensuing analysis challenges his philosophical assumptions as it notes his vacillation between several ... -
The New Covenant in Ephesians
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)This dissertation maintains that the new covenant was a significant soteriological, ecclesiological, and ethical category in Paul's theology. Using Ephesians as a test case, it analyzes the relevant texts where Paul seems ... -
"Thy Will Be Done": A Dogmatic Defense of Dyothelitism in Light of Recent Monothelite Proposals
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)In the seventh century, the Third Council of Constantinople (680-81) denounced monothelitism, the belief that the incarnate Christ has only one will. Consequently, the dyothelite (two-wills) position would become accepted ... -
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 ... -
Purging God's People and Place: Levitical Sacrifice as a Prolegomenon to Hebrews
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)Chapter 1 first establishes the study's methodology, then explores Hebrews' interest(s) in Leviticus as a pathway into Leviticus itself, sketching Hebrews' appropriation of the Day of Atonement, the high priest as sacrificial ... -
Toward a Baptist View of Metaphilosophy: An Analysis of E. Y. Mullins, John Newport, Richard Cunningham, and L. Russ Bush
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)The purpose of this dissertation is to analyze how four Southern Baptist scholars: E.Y. Mullins, John Newport, Richard Cunningham, and L. Russ Bush, understood--whether explicitly or implicitly--the nature of philosophy. ... -
A Theological Reassessment and Reformulation of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy in Light of Contemporary Developments
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)Chapter 1 introduces the thesis, methodology, and outline of the dissertation. It also includes a brief historical survey of the doctrine of inerrancy and a study of the factors that led to the formation of the International ... -
The Spoken Word: God, Scripture, and Orality in Missions
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)This dissertation contends that the "Orality Movement" in missionary circles has a dearth of theological development and is therefore susceptible to doctrinal error leading to ministry practices that are potentially harmful ... -
The Missiology of T. G. John Sullivan with Implications on Contemporary Southern Baptist State Convention Work
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)ABSTRACT THE MISSIOLOGY OF T. G. JOHN SULLIVAN WITH IMPLICATIONS ON CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION WORK Michael Allen Tatem, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: ... -
An Analysis and Critique of Neil T. Anderson's Approach to Spiritual Warfare in Evangelism and Discipleship
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)This dissertation analyzes and critiques Neil T. Anderson's approach to spiritual warfare, specifically in the context of evangelism and discipleship. It argues that while Anderson's understanding of spiritual warfare in ... -
Counterfeit Money or Genuine Gift? Gift, Giving, and Salvation in the Gospel of John
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)This dissertation studies the concept of gift in the Gospel of John, especially as it relates to God's gift of salvation to humanity. Chapter 1 defines the problem of the gift both for New Testament studies as well as ... -
The Evangelistic Emphasis in the Pastoral Preaching of Adrian P. Rogers
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)Johnny Derrick Yelton, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013 Chairman: Dr. J. D. Payne This dissertation examines the evangelistic content of the pastoral preaching of Adrian P. Rogers during his ... -
Resurrection Hope in Daniel 12:2: An Exercise in Biblical Theology
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)This dissertation argues that Daniel relied on earlier Old Testament texts and theological convictions when he expressed the hope of bodily resurrection, and his expression informed and shaped subsequent nonbiblical and ... -
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 ... -
Intergenerational Discipleship for Leadership Development: A Mixed-Methods Study
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)ABSTRACT INTERGENERATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY Scott Michael Douglas, Ed.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013 Chair: Dr. Brian C. Richardson The ... -
Gideon's Response and Jotham's Fable: Two Anti-Monarchial Texts in a Pro-Monarchial Book?
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013-12-31)This dissertation seeks to interpret Gideon's response in Judg 8:23 and Jotham's fable in Judg 9:7-15 within the context of the book of Judges. The book of Judges has recently been seen as an apology for the Davidic monarchy. ...