Dissertations, Theses, and Projects: Recent submissions
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A comparative analysis of role priorities of educational ministers serving in purpose driven model churches and classical programmatic model churches
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005-05-13)This dissertation compared the role priorities and curricular values identified by educational staff ministers serving in purpose driven model churches as compared to those serving in classical programmatic model churches ... -
A comparison of the effectiveness of selected church planting models measured by conversion growth and new church starts
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005-05-08)This dissertation examines the relationship between church planting model employment, conversion growth and the rate of new church starts, and the various contexts in which churches are planted. The desired outcome is a ... -
A comparative analysis of senior pastor perceptions and practices of servant leadership
(2005-05-13)This dissertation examined the relationship between senior pastors' perceptions and practice of servant leadership. There is a great need for servant leadership in the pastoral ministry. Many pastors know about servant ... -
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 ... -
A comparative analysis of leadership competencies and characteristics for vocational ministry leaders as identified by ministry professionals
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)Leaders in Christian ministry, in many instances, are in a crisis of competence. This research was a comparative analysis of select ministry professionals for the purpose of determining their perceptions as to the necessary ... -
Translation technique in the Greek Lamentations
(2004-12-03)On the basis of an analysis of the Greek Minor Prophets Scroll from Nah[dotbelow]al Hever (8Hev gkXII), Dominique Barthélemy theorized that a pre-Christian recension of OG exists and that it bears a close relationship to ... -
The rule of express terms and the limits of fellowship in the Stone-Campbell movement: T. W. Brents, a test case
(2004-05-14)This study argues that a key to continued unity in the Stone-Campbell movement in the face of T. W. Brents' unorthodox doctrine of limited foreknowledge was likely a consistent application of the rule of express terms. It ... -
The relationship between a church's discipleship practices and the development of maturing disciples
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation examines the relationship between discipleship practices a church employs and the spiritual maturation of disciples. The first chapter explores the research concern and poses seven research questions that ... -
The relationship between discipleship training and transformative learning in Korean Presbyterian congregations
(2004-05-14)This study was designed to investigate and analyze the relationship between learning in the process of discipleship training and transformative learning in selected Korean Presbyterian congregations. Three Presbyterian ... -
The relationship between youth ministry involvement and faith maturity in first-year students in a Christian college
(2004-05-14)One of the central priorities for youth ministry professionals, both pastors and parachurch workers, is the development of mature faith in adolescents. Research on adolescent religiosity has provided some insight into the ... -
The omnipresence of Jesus Christ: A neglected aspect of evangelical christology
(2004-04-22)This dissertation addresses the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and particularly the attribute of omnipresence in relation to the God-Man. Chapter 1 introduces the subject matter by defining incarnation, sets forth my ... -
Theodoret of Cyrus and the ideal monarch
(2004-05-14)This work seeks to demonstrate that Theodoret of Cyrus used his published writings, specifically the Historia Ecclesiastica and Interpretatio in Psalmos , in order to offer a veiled criticism of the reigning monarch, ... -
The making of a battle royal: The rise of religious liberalism in Northern Baptist life, 1870-1920
(2004-05-07)This dissertation traces the development of the liberal hegemony in Northern Baptist seminaries between 1870 and 1920. Chapter 1 surveys the 1920s to ascertain particular issues and individuals identified by the fundamentalists ... -
The making of the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message
(2004-12-09)Questions regarding the orthodoxy of Dale Moody and Ralph Elliott propelled the SBC toward a re-evaluation of its doctrinal statement, the Baptist Faith and Message. The SBC adopted this document in 1925 under the leadership ... -
The impact of the biblical principles of community and honor on the problem of ageism in quality-adjusted life years
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-12-06)This thesis examines the problem of utilitarian ageism in Quality-Adjusted Life Years and contrasts it with the biblical principles of community and honor that are to characterize treatment of the elderly. Chapter 1 provides ... -
The hymnological contributions of Basil Manly, Jr. to the congregational song of Southern Baptists
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-07-29)This dissertation examines the contributions of Basil Manly Jr. to the congregational song of Southern Baptists. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the study, introduces the hymnals compiled by Basil Manly Jr., and identifies ... -
The homiletical contributions of James W. Cox with particular emphasis upon his writings and methodology
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-14)This dissertation is a survey of the homiletical contributions of James W. Cox with particular emphasis upon his writings and methodology. Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter that explains the significance of this study. ... -
The concept of holiness in the Pauline epistles
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-06-18)This dissertation has attempted to define Paul's concept of holiness and how he develops and applies the concept in his letters. This task has focused on Pauline theology, conducting an in-depth exegetical study on various ... -
Social ecological factors in shaping the attitudes and responses of ministers' children toward full-time Christian ministry
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004-05-01)This dissertation examines the social ecological factors in shaping the attitudes and responses of ministers' children (PKs) toward full-time Christian ministry. Data emerging from the descriptive qualitative research ... -
Remnant and restoration as a paradigm of Matthew's theology of Israel
(2004-05)This dissertation shows that Matthew's theology of Israel is based upon the conviction that God will restore the nation of Israel through the preservation of a faithful remnant. Chapter 1 states the purpose for this study, ...