Dissertations, Theses, and Projects: Recent submissions
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Identity and Agency in the Crisis at Antioch: A Comparative Study of Galatians 2:11–21 and Selected Second Temple Jewish Texts
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-23)This dissertation examines the mixed table-fellowship conflict between Paul and Peter at Antioch in Galatians 2:11–21 in light of the divine and human agency model. This project argues that Paul’s confrontation with Peter ... -
The Joy of Assurance As the Essence and Expression of John Flavel’s Spirituality
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-23)The main goal of this dissertation is to contribute to the field of biblical spirituality by demonstrating the link between John Flavel’s understanding of the doctrine of assurance and his pursuit of joy. Joy is the hallmark ... -
The Worship-Discipleship Nexus: Integrating Worship Practice and a Discipleship Pathway
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-12)The intent of this study is to learn from exemplar church leaders who recognize significant convergence between the biblical aims of corporate worship and Christian discipleship. By observing the planning practices of these ... -
"An Engine of Destruction": Andrew Fuller's Response to Antinomianism
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-19)Andrew Fuller was arguably one of the most important theological figures of the Long Eighteenth–Century. While his written responses to High Calvinism, Socinianism, Sandemanianism, and Deism are well known, Fuller’s response ... -
One Position, Two Administrations: Exploring the Theological Overlap Between 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-17)This thesis examines the common ground between 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism, which warrants a closer identification between the two than currently exists. I demonstrate that Progressive Covenantalism carves ... -
The Lamblike Servant: Exodus Typology and the Death of Jesus in the Gospel of John
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-13)Amidst the veritable flood of material written concerning the gospel of John, interpreters have written comparatively little concerning John's use of new exodus imagery. George Balentine's 1962 article, The Death of Jesus ... -
The Utilization of a Theology of Human Embodiment to Address Body Image
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-09)Despite the reality that spiritual aspects of the Christian faith are lived through the physical body, Christians historically neglected the body and elevated the soul. Old Testament believers valued body and soul, while ... -
Creating a Biblical Counseling Ministry Manual for New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-08)This ministry project was designed to establish a manual to guide the biblical counseling ministry of New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Chapter 1 explains the context, rationale, purpose, goals, and ... -
Equipping Members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigeria for Biblical Mentoring
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-04)This project seeks to equip members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigerian to mentor Biblically. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of RLCF and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 explains ... -
The Gospel of Matthew and the Value of "Full Bloom Aspect" for Biblical Interpretation
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-08)Matthew’s first two chapters provide fertile ground for debate surrounding his four fulfillment quotations. In an age when biblical interpretation often defaults to the authority of the reader or leans heavily on ... -
Utilizing Personal and Corporate Spiritual Disciplines to Foster Emotional Health at West Hickory Baptist Church, Hickory, North Carolina
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-02)This ministry project was designed to help a group of members at West Hickory Baptist Church grow in emotional health through the practice of select biblical spiritual disciplines. Chapter 1 explains the ministry context ... -
Moving Middle School Students Toward Biblical Literacy At New Hope Church In New Hope, Minnesota
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-10-20)Chapter 1 serves as an outline to this project. It provided the context for which this project takes place, rationale for the work, and the purpose for it. The purpose of this work is to move middle school students toward ... -
Increasing the Confidence of Small Group Leaders in Bible Teaching at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-04)This project seeks to increase the confidence of small group leaders at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA in Bible teaching. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of SMRBC and the goals of ... -
Teaching Biblical Counseling Principles at San Francisco Bible Church, San Francisco, California
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-10-28)This project taught biblical counseling principles to members of San Francisco Bible Church in San Francisco, California. Chapter 1 presented the history and ministry context of San Francisco Bible Church and the goals of ... -
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 ... -
Foundations for Marriage for Members of Oasis of Peace Global Church Manitoba, Canada
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-08)This project aims to empower members of the Oasis of Peace Global Church Manitoba in Canada to build the foundation for their marriage. Chapter 1 provides the historical and ministerial context for Oasis of Peace Global ... -
Equipping Members to Make Disciples through One-on-One Bible Reading at First Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-10-25)This Doctor of Ministry project was developed to equip members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to make disciples through one-on-one Bible reading. This was achieved through a six-week one-on-one Bible ... -
Equipping Pastors in Union Baptist Association, Jos, Nigeria, to Teach Adoption As a Viable Ministry for Infertile Couples
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-10-29)The purpose of this project was to biblically and theologically equip pastors in the Union Baptist Association, Jos, Nigeria, to teach adoption of children as a viable ministry option to infertile couples for care of ... -
God’s Imposition: The Centrality of Vocation in the Spirituality of William Perkins
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-03)William Perkins (1558–1602) was a significant figure in the post-Reformation Church of England. Contemporary scholars call him the “father of Puritanism” for his pursuit of spiritual reform through preaching and teaching. ... -
Ethnic Representation Among Pastors of Ecuadorian International Churches: A Multi-Case Study
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-06)Ethnically representative leadership in the local church is an application of the equality of believers through our shared union in Christ and the fact that we are created in the image of God. Such leadership models have ...