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Marin, Andrew. "Wounds yet visible above : constructing a theology of remembrance through the divine and human embodiment of scars." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/15586.

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Miroslav Volf argues traumatic memories are a temporal and eschatological stain on divine-human relations, making non-remembrance a mandatory component of reconciliation. Yet I contend the ‘problem of traumatic memories' is more convincingly addressed through remembrance, exemplified in the continuity of the divine and human embodiment of scars. The investigation begins temporally, in Part I, with consensus neuroscientific data arguing remembrance is the human brain's autonomic response to trauma and cognitive embodiment is how the brain best reconciles that remembrance of scars. Congruent wit
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Chant, Jeffrey MacIntosh, and University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education. "Experiences of male woundedness and the influence of understandings of Christ." Thesis, Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2005, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10133/341.

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The purpose of this study was to bring to consciousness the varied experiences that men have had of feeling wounded and to explore how a relationship to Jesus the Christ has influenced their understanding of those experiences. A modified naturalistic inquiry model was used as the qualitative research method, and the research was developed using grounded theory. This method of inquiry encouraged participants, and the researcher, to voice their experiences and to utilize them in a way that made the research significant. This methodological approach allowed themes to emerge, while honouring the s
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Beaudet, Jean-François. "Le pathos de Dieu comme fondement d'une théologie et d'une praxis de la non-violence /." Thesis, McGill University, 1987. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=66203.

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Dau, Isaiah Majok. "Suffering and God : a theological-ethical study of the war in the Sudan, 1955-." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51926.

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Thesis (DTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2000<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is a theological-ethical study of suffering and God in relation to the war in Sudan. It examines historical, political, socio-economic and religious factors behind one of the longest wars of Africa. Over the last forty years, Sudan, the largest country in Africa has intermittently been at war with itself. This bitter conflict, pitting the predominantly Moslem north against Christian and animist south, has devastated communities, families as well as basic socio-economic infrastructure and has turned this po
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Nemazee, Rowshan. ""Ave Crux, spes unica" : the theology of the cross in the life and works of Edith Stein." Thesis, McGill University, 2000. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33308.

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The intent of this thesis, as the title suggests, is to explore the autobiographical and religious writings of Edith Stein---philosopher and protegee of the phenomenologist, Edmund Husserl, Carmelite nun and religious thinker---in order to establish the validity of attributing a theology of the cross to her life and works. This theological method---or way of "doing" theology---unites the cognitive and practical dimensions of Christian life. The investigation is, therefore, directed at underscoring the relational dynamics, core dispositions and philosophical/religious directives that highlight
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Aguiar, Eugênio Pacelli Correia. "Deus e o sofrimento na obra "o Deus crucificado de Moltmann." Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, 2018. http://tede2.unicap.br:8080/handle/tede/1044.

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Heymans, Frederik J. "Stigma and suffering : a theological reflection within the HIV/AIDS pandemic from the perspective of a theologia resurrectionis." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2801.

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Thesis (MTh (Theology))--Stellenbosch University, 2008.<br>Stigma is a social-identity devaluation due to a characteristic mark or feature. It imposes a discredited status, resulting in personal/social rejection and suffering. As a psychosocial construction, stigma reflects a systemic influence, as determined by the history and characteristics of the individual's psychological and social environment. This study explores the nature, variations, development, functions, processes, and justification of stigma and stigmatisation. It reflects on the experiential context of HIV/AIDS stigma/stig
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McCoy, Andrew Michael. "Faith at the fractures of life : an examination of lament and praise in response to human suffering with special reference to the theology of Walter Brueggemann and David Ford." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/824.

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This thesis explores the role of lament and praise in the respective theological approaches of Walter Brueggemann and David Ford for the purpose of examining how Christian faith transforms human response to suffering. The first three chapters trace Brueggemann’s engagement with Israel’s lament psalms, beginning with his observation that their typical dual form mirrors the collective shape of Israel’s psalter as well as all biblical faith. Influential interactions with sociology eventually lead Brueggemann to propose faith not simply as response to God’s faithfulness, but rather through rhetori
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Akper, Godwin Iornenge. "Contemporary African perspectives on Jesus' cross and human suffering : a critical comparison of African christologies." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/49893.

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Thesis (DTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2004<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research investigates the problem: do contemporary African Christologies reflect the portrayal of the personhood and the significance of the Cross of Christ in the New Testament? It explores the Christo logical views of African theologians in Black Theology, African Theology and African Women's Theology, and the fundamental presuppositions of these forms of Christologies rather than providing a detailed treatment of the individual Christo logical views of these theologians. The research argues that the methodological
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Chomutiri, E. M. "Jesus and suffering in John 9 : a narratological reading from within Karanga faith communities." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1442.

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Kasambala, Amon Eddie. "The interplay between God-images and healing in pastoral ministry : engaging an African spirituality." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53772.

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Thesis (DTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2004<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study can as well be termed as "an attempt to interpref' pastoral care and counseling methods and modules in an African understanding. For this reason, the study engages concepts, metaphors and images that reflect an African understanding of pastoral ministry. It is argued that pastoral ministry will be enriched more by accommodating an African spirituality and cosmology that usually influences the world view of African people on God, life and the cosmic life-force. The study attempts to work with God-images that will
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Liebengood, Kelly D. "Zechariah 9-14 as the substructure of 1 Peter’s eschatological program." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/1858.

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The principal aim of this study is to discern what has shaped the author of 1 Peter to regard Christian suffering as a necessary (1.6) and to-be-expected (4.12) component of faithful allegiance to Jesus Christ. Most research regarding suffering in 1 Peter has limited the scope of inquiry to two particular aspects—its cause and nature, and the strategies that the author of 1 Peter employs in order to enable his addressees to respond in faithfulness. There remains, however, the need for a comprehensive explanation for the source that has generated 1 Peter’s theology of Christian suffering. If Je
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Elkins, Mark. "Religious directives of health, sickness and death : Church teachings on how to be well, how to be ill, and how to die in early modern England." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/16396.

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In broad terms, this thesis is a study of what Protestant theologians in early modern England taught regarding the interdependence between physical health and spirituality. More precisely, it examines the specific and complex doctrines taught regarding health-related issues in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and evaluates the consistency of these messages over time. A component of the controversial Protestant-science hypothesis introduced in the early twentieth century is that advancements in science were driven by the Protestant ethic of needing to control nature and every aspect the
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Pimpinella, Emily R. "Dealing with Suffering: A Comparison of Religious and Psychological Perspectives." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1301364030.

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Goins, Jeffrey P. (Jeffrey Paul). "Expendable Creation: Classical Pentecostalism and Environmental Disregard." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278335/.

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Whereas the ecological crisis has elicited a response from many quarters of American Christianity, classical (or denominational) Pentecostals have expressed almost no concern about environmental problems. The reasons for their disregard of the environment lie in the Pentecostal worldview which finds expression in their: (1) tradition; (2) view of human and natural history; (3) common theological beliefs; and (4) scriptural interpretation. All these aspects of Pentecostalism emphasize and value the supernatural--conversely viewing nature as subordinate, dependent and temporary. Therefore, the e
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Velthuysen, Daniel Nicholas. "A pastoral theological examination of inner healing." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016248.

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Doing a survey of the ministry of inner healing, one is arrested by three salient features: its pragmatic and correlative development, its lay orientation, and the inconsistent and naïve theoretical explanation of the phenomenon. Inner healing, or as it was first known, the healing of the memories, appears to have its roots with Agnes Sanford during the 1940's (Sandford 1982: 3-4). Over a period of time and through a series of events, Sanford experienced what she termed a healing of memories. After some reflection on her experiences she began to teach her views at the School of Pastoral Care s
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Panaïoti, Antoine. "The Bodhisattva and the Übermensch : suffering and compassion after the Death of God." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.609392.

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Menatsi, Richard. "The concept of "the people" in liberation theology." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1015654.

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The concept of "the people" has become a key concept within the work of several Latin American theologians, Korean Minjung theologians and South African theologians. When liberation theologians use the concept of "the people" in their literature they do so with a lack of clarity, to the extent that the exact meaning of the term is obscure. In their usage of the concept "the people" liberation theologians come up with differing and at times contradictory meanings, particularly as regards the concrete and symbolic meanings of the concept. This thesis sets out to investigate the use of the concep
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Dyck, Veronica H. "Self-sacrifice, caring and peace : a socio-ethical preface to feminist theology." Thesis, McGill University, 1997. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=34949.

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This thesis is a critical survey of selected feminist writings on topics of interest to Christian, feminist thinkers. Specifically, this thesis has examined inter-feminist debates, highlighting those themes related narrowly to the virtues of self-sacrifice, care and peace, and broadly to how these relate to wider themes in Christian theology. This survey indicates directions and tendencies within works on virtues connected to women's work and gendered ideological assumptions about public and private spheres.<br>A summary of the contribution and themes of this thesis includes using critical soc
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Gibson, Ian. "Suffering and Christianity : conversion and ethical change among the Newars of Bhaktapur." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2015. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:3eea0dc1-3f8e-4564-887f-f7aae26de57f.

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This thesis argues that conversion to Christianity in the Nepali city of Bhaktapur is closely connected with ethical attitudes towards suffering in Bhaktapurian churches. This argument is situated within broader debates in the anthropology of Christianity. Anthropologists have debated the extent to which Christianity is a force for cultural discontinuity, and have often connected it with modernity and individualism. I contribute to these discussions by showing how distinctively Christian conceptions of suffering may promote cultural change by stimulating new understandings of selfhood and ethi
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Boyd, Paul. "The Afrocentric rewriting of history with special reference to the origins of Christianity." Thesis, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.683366.

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Beattie, Cora Rebecca. "An exploration of a London Church Congregation's perceptions of homosexuality." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1640.

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The following treatise focuses on the ongoing conflict within the church regarding the issue of homosexuality. It is an important issue that has divided both churches and denominations and it continues to cause hurt in both the lives of Christians and non-Christians alike, both straight and gay. The popular position seems to be that the church, and Christians in general, are homophobic and believe that Christianity and homosexuality are not compatible. This research is a case study and focuses on a church in London. The research was carried out to discover whether this position, often portraye
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McArthur, M. Jane. "Memory in the New Creation : a critical response to Miroslav Volf's eschatological forgetting." Thesis, University of St Andrews, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10023/13543.

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In this thesis I respond to Miroslav Volfs proposal that in the eschaton painful memories will be forgotten in order not to detract from the joy of the New Creation. Through consideration of the constitution of personal identity and memory I will show that his proposal is problematic if, in the New Creation, persons are to be continuous with themselves. In my chapter on forgiveness I show that that it is possible, through forgiveness, for people to come to remember even the most painful of experiences without experiencing pain anew, I will show that painful memories can be healed and transform
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Athanasiadis, Nicholas. "The experience of affliction and the possibility of love in the life and thought of Simone Weil /." Thesis, McGill University, 2001. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=36870.

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Simone Weil is best known to the world as a mystic and a philosopher. She died in 1943 at the age of 34, ostensibly because she refused the hypernutrition prescribed for the treatment of her tuberculosis. Shortly after her death, thanks to the posthumous publication of her work, she was recognised as one of the twentieth centuries most original thinkers in areas as diverse as philosophy, political history, religion, and ethics. Few writers have delved into the foundational relationship she discerned between a destructive form of suffering she called "affliction" and the experience of divine lo
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Schaefer, Robyn 1951. "Rock of ages cleft for me : an analysis of journeys in Christian feminism." Monash University, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, 2004. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/5350.

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Faber, Alyda. "Wounds : theories of violence in theological discourse." Thesis, McGill University, 2001. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=36922.

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My dissertation presents a survey of theories of violence in contemporary theological discourse. I consider four positions that represent a range of current trends within theology: Girardian anthropology, the radical orthodoxy movement, liberation theology, and feminist theology.<br>Rene Girard creates a scientific model of violence as a universal scapegoating mechanism at the origin of all human culture, which he posits as knowledge gained through the revelation of Jesus Christ. A key figure in the radical orthodoxy school, John Milbank, recovers Augustine's theology of history as a narrative
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Morse, Holly. "And God created woman : an exploration of the meaning and the myth of Eve." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2016. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:08616a56-67b0-47ba-ba87-01715f1daae5.

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The aim of my thesis is to destabilise the persistently pessimistic framing of Eve as a highly negative symbol of femininity within Western culture by engaging with marginal, and even heretical interpretations that focus on more positive or sympathetic aspects of her character. My objective is to question the myth that orthodox, popular readings represent the 'true' meaning of Genesis 2-4, and to explore the possibility that previously ignored or muted rewritings of Eve, which emphasise her knowledge or her motherhood, are in fact equally 'valid' interpretations of the biblical text. By stagin
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Venter, Johannes Machiel. "How the Christian church can help in building business ethics." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012905.

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Research suggests that there is a relationship between religion and business ethics. When looking at the South African society and the statistics that says that 80 percent of the population is Christian but on the other hand we are confronted within this country with increasing incidents of corruption in private companies as well as in public services. Why would that be the case? This study seeks to understand if Christianity or the local church really makes an impact on the lives of its members. The research starts of by looking at behaviour in general and what constitute to good ethical deci
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Kasmed, Fa-eeza. "The identity alignment of Christian beliefs and homosexual orientation in adult women." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/17658.

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The homosexual orientation has been controversial in many countries around the world, with religion often used as the foundation for critique against this orientation. The prevalence of discrimination, and the expectation of rejection, often results in homosexual individuals concealing their sexual identity. In the process homosexual individuals may deny, hide, or even discarded their authentic selves. However, some individuals reach a point of comfort with both these constructs of their identity, a position that supports the authentic self. The aim of this study is to explore and describe the
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Uwineza, Marcel. "Reimagining the human; suffering and memory: Fostering discipleship and reconciliation for a "Church of the People" in post-genocide Rwanda." Thesis, Boston College, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:105014.

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Thesis advisor: O. Ernesto Valiente<br>Thesis advisor: Margaret E. Guider<br>Thesis (STL) — Boston College, 2015<br>Submitted to: Boston College. School of Theology and Ministry<br>Discipline: Sacred Theology
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Ducklow, Carole Anne. "The skilled helper for Christians : an outcome study on empathy." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/29669.

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This study was conducted to research any increase in empathic discrimination resulting from an empathy training program for paraprofessional Christian counsellors entitled, The Skilled Helper for Christians. There were 13 male and 23 female subjects with a mean age of 38.9 years in the Experimental Group. The two control groups used were similar to the Experimental Group in mean age, gender and Christian faith. The first Control Group, those students enrolled in a course entitled Building Strong Marriages in the Local Church, was made up of 8 male and 8 female students, with a mean age of 38.9
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Liu, Wenting, and 刘雯婷. "The Christian dimension of the origin of constitutionalism: St. Augestine, Thomas Aquinas, RichardHooker and John Locke." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2012. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B4786977X.

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 In 2011, many countries experienced great travail in the process of constituting a new order. Of different religious backgrounds, these countries have been seeking to establish a constitutional order to assure greater liberty and higher estimation of human rights. However, the idea of constitutionalism is a legal concept that has its origins in Christianity. For states of non-Christian backgrounds to embrace constitutionalism, more than simple transplantation is needed. This research looks at the Christian legal tradition that incubated the idea of constitutionalism. It aims to provide a t
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Taute, Harold Graeme. "The psychological role of homoeroticism in the spiritual growth of priests: a study of individuation processes and homoerotic sexualities." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002578.

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The study explored the psychological role of homoeroticism in the spiritual growth of priests, using Grounded Theory and James Fowler’s stages of faith development as the basis for the research methodology. Three Anglican priests were interviewed using a semi-structured interview format. The research interview combined Fowler’s Faith Development Interview Guide and a semi-structured interview in order to ascertain the priests’ level of spiritual development, as well as to explore their experience of the homoerotic component to their sexuality, and its influence on their spiritual growth. The i
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Carbonneau, André 1952. "Conscientious objectors to a medical treatment - what are the rules?" Thesis, McGill University, 1999. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=30290.

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Patients who refuse a specific medical treatment for religious reasons must often overcome strongly entrenched presumptions held by physicians and judges, presumptions frequently based on personal values. A case in point is the refusal of blood transfusion therapy by Jehovah's Witnesses.<br>This paper rests on the following theory: The sanctity of life principle is not necessarily violated by respecting the autonomous decision of a patient who, for religious or moral reasons, chooses one therapy over another that may be favored by the treating physician. Where a patient has decided for conscie
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Reddy, Mike Megrove. "Communication in Christian groups from movements to organisations." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/456.

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A dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of D. Litt. In Communication Science University of Zululand, 2004.<br>This dissertation reports the results of a study made of the forms of communication employed by Judaeo-Christian religious groups when they saw themselves as movements, compared to when they had become organisations. Beginning with ancient Israel, the study documents how forms of communication become elaborated during the organisational phase of groups' existence. The forms of communication used in Christian religious groups are documented from the ri
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(EFSA), Ecumenical Foundation of Southern Africa. "The land is crying for justice: a discussion document on Christianity and environmental justice in South Africa." Ecumenical Foundation of Southern Africa (EFSA), 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/68865.

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South Africa is a land of extraordinary beauty, ecological diversity and abundance. However, the land that God has entrusted to us is crying for justice. During the years of struggle against apartheid several ecumenical documents addressed the issues of the day. The Letter to the People of South Africa (1968), the Kairos Document (1985), the Evangelical Witness in South Africa (1986), the Road to Damascus (1989) and the Rustenburg Declaration (1990) may be mentioned in this regard. In the same ecumenical and prophetic spirit, this document seeks to address the escalating destruction of our env
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鄭明眞 and Ming-chun May Cheng. "Christianity fever: contagion and constraint of a religious movement in China." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1996. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31235621.

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The Best MPhil Thesis in the Faculties of Architecture, Arts, Business & Economics, Education, Law and Social Sciences (University of Hong Kong), Li Ka Shing Prize, 1995-1997.<br>published_or_final_version<br>Sociology<br>Doctoral<br>Doctor of Philosophy
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Brooks, Jr William James. "The divine design of Christian suffering : mortification, maturation, and glorification." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/5183.

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Chapter 1 introduces the dissertation’s thesis and highlights its methodology. This dissertation argues that the divine design for suffering in Christ-followers is to decrease self-rule through mortification, increase God’s rule through engendering spiritual maturity, with both of these functions serving the ultimate purpose of God glorifying himself in the individual lives of his covenant people. This chapter also sets the argument within the contemporary context of biblical counseling. Chapter 2 explores the first major element of the thesis, that God designs suffering to decrease self-rul
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"Biblical understanding of lament and the Jewish suffering in the holocaust." Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1988. http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b5885920.

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Albert, William B. ""When the wind blows cold": the spirituality of suffering and depression in the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/5059.

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ABSTRACT “WHEN THE WIND BLOWS COLD”: THE SPIRITUALITY OF SUFFERING AND DEPRESSION IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF CHARLES SPURGEON William Brian Albert, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 Chair: Dr. Donald S. Whitney This dissertation examines the spirituality of suffering and depression in the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon. Chapter one frames the dissertation by presenting general facts concerning Spurgeon’s depression and the relationship that his depression has to his spirituality. Chapter 2 emphasizes particular facts and features of Spurgeon’s life and ministry
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Clark, William Michael. "Suffering in the Sunni and Calvinist World Views: Demonstrating the Value of the Comparative Approach in the Study of Religion in Service of Christian Missions." 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/3825.

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This dissertation argues that the comparative method in the academic study of religion can be a valuable missiological tool for Christians. Chapter 1 explains the need for Christians to have an in-depth understanding of the Sunni worldview in order to better contextualize the gospel. Chapter 2 provides a history of the comparative method in the academic study of religion, and discusses the seven most common objections to the approach. Chapter 3 responds to the seven most common objections to the comparative approach, proposes a method of comparison, and presents this dissertation's case study.
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Son, Chul-Min. "The cultural dimension in a contextual hermeneutics of suffering." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/854.

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Most current studies of suffering are based upon an existential approach which focuses on suffering itself. Theodicy has mainly been concerned with people's attitudes and communication within themselves and with others about religious symbols and ideas. Particularly, this study examines the Korean attitude to suffering using its cultural dimension in a contextual hermeneutics. The researcher was interested in two notions: personal identity in its cultural dimension and the hermeneutics of suffering. The research questions addressed were as follows. a) How to define Korean personhood?
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Hearn, Louisa Jacoba. "Evil and suffering in the light of creation, reconciliation renewal and consummation-multicultural : multi religious dimensions of the HIV/AIDS problem." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3124.

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Evil and suffering are a constant reality of this world and major catastrophes and issues such as swine flu and bird flu gain enormous relief funding, media coverage and frantic government action, yet HIV/AIDS, a cause of immeasurable suffering after years of being in the public spotlight receded into the background. This study grapples with evil and suffering in the light of creation, reconciliation, renewal and consummation from the viewpoint of a diversity of cultures and religions, with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS. The cluster of sin, evil and suffering are reflected upon and this revol
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Shaba, Abimbola Adamson. "Giving an account of Christian hope : a missiological reflection on Christian Muslim encounter in Kano city, Northern Nigeria : a muslim background believer's perspective." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/5093.

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This study is an endeavour to construct a theological (Missiological) reflection on what Christian witnessing could look like in Kano among non-Christians (predominantly Hausa/Fulani Muslims), if interpreted and expressed from the viewpoint of the hope Christians have in Christ. This heads towards a proposal for new Christian praxis, developed in dialogue with and as a response to the role of the life-transforming message of justification in Christ, as it relates to Christian living. This is based on historical fact that attracts non-Christians to the hope in God’s future activity through His
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Martin, Marlene Lorraine. "Spirituality, medical science and health : the spiritual effects of a sense of entitlement in the ministry of healing in the Christian Church." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13579.

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The human trait of entitlement, although currently very topical, has only recently come under serious scrutiny by behavioural psychologists (Campbell, Bonacci, Shelton, Exline & Bushman 2004:30). This study examines the modifying effects of these psychological elements on the spiritual aspects of disease and healing. Other modifiers are the personal spiritual beliefs or dogmas of the clergy within the paradigm of a particular denomination, and the beliefs and expectations of the adherents. Two Christian denominations were chosen for the study: The Methodist Church of Southern Africa, in parti
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Uitzinger, Karen Dawn. "Nonviolent atonement : a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18851.

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Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim. Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history. Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s problematical violence definition receives attent
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Phaswana, Dembe Reuben. "Communal pastoral counselling : culturally gifted care-giving in times of family pain - a vhavenda perspective." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2712.

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The thesis argues that there is a need for Christian communal pastoral care and counselling practice beyond the individualistic Western pastoral care and counselling practices. The communal pastoral care model advocated by the author uses culturally gifted care-givers who follow spontaneous caring models. Several of the major books concerning communal pastoral care and counselling were reviewed. The author concludes that the church has been impoverished by ignoring the cultural gifts of the majority of members and the mutual communal care of the community. Pain and its healing in this thesis a
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Deppe, Ilse Liesl. "Verlies in die lewe van die 7-11 jarige kind in die enkelouergesin : `n pastorale perspektief." Diss., 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2520.

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The research deals with the losses the 7-11 year old child in die single parent family may experience. The research has been conducted from a practical theological (pastoral) perspective. The goal of the study was to investigate and elaborate upon the various losses the child may experience on a physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and an emotional level. In order to complement and verify the literature study, empirical methods of research were utilised. Focus groups were conducted within the framework of Gestalt Play Therapy. Parent interviews were used as an additional method of research.
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Davis, Michael Larry. "Intentional Practice of Shared Leadership in the Marketplace by Christian Leaders: A Multi-case Study." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/4856.

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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 light of the biblical roots of shared leadership it is difficult to understand the lack of research related to the practice of shared leadership by Christian business leaders in the marketplace. Although research of shared leadership has been robust since its emergence in the last quarter-century, little or no research of shared leadership by Christian leaders existed before this st
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Garrison, Jennifer Rose. "Marriage, sexuality, and Christian parental instruction: a descriptive analysis of perspectives and practices." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10392/5179.

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ABSTRACT MARRIAGE, SEXUALITY, AND CHRISTIAN PARENTAL INSTRUCTION: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICES Jennifer Rose Garrison, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 Chair: Dr. Hal K. Pettegrew The purpose of this study was to describe the perspectives among Christian parents toward marriage and sexuality, to describe the resources and practices utilized by these parents in teaching their children about marriage and sexuality, and to describe to what extent, if any, these parents’ perspectives and teaching practices are influenced by the local church. 28 s
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