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Real-Life Executive and Adaptive Functioning in Adults with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
No full textAgenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a neurological abnormality where the callosal structure is partially or completely absent. This congenital disorder is accompanied by a cognitive and psychosocial syndrome involving mild neurocognitive deficits. However, less is understood with respect to how cognitive deficiencies translate into daily living ability. In this study, effort was made to inspect adaptive behavior in individuals with ACC using the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition (ABAS-II), and behavioral aspects of executive function using the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Adult Version (BRIEF-A). Adult ACC participants and delegated observers completed the ABAS-II. The same observers also completed the BRIEF-A. ABAS-II data was further analyzed to address self-report reliability concerns in ACC.
Results indicated that (a) ACC respondents rated their adaptive ability to be similar to norms, (b) observer respondents rated statistically lower adaptive ability compared to norms in several skill areas, most notably social skills, (c) observer adaptive ratings were statistically below intelligence level, (d) ACC respondents exhibited mildly deficient insight into their adaptive functioning based on discrepancies between self-report and observer-report, (e) mild executive dysfunction was noted in several areas, particularly in metacognition, and (f) certain EF areas predicted overall adaptive behavior and social function. These findings raise awareness regarding adaptive expectations in ACC, and higher order cognitive factors involved in adaptive behavior
Embodiment, Power, Fear, and the Other: Dimensions of Spirituality in (Sub-Saharan) African Psychology
No full textAn in-depth understanding of the African Religious Cosmology is crucial for psychologists developing culturally appropriate mental health interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Given that spirituality permeates every facet of African life and culture, the worldview of peoples in Sub-Saharan Africa has remained distinctly spiritual in nature. This has resulted in an understanding of mental illness that has been spiritually rooted. In this theoretical dissertation, I have proposed an understanding of the spiritual environment in Sub-Saharan Africa as predominantly embodied, power-focused, fear-based, and other-centered. These four elements have provided an African-centered spiritual worldview that not only has explained the etiology of mental illness but also has revealed ways that it brings about mental distress. A focus on schizophrenia (psychosis), suicidality, and childhood autism spectrum disorder has underscored the pervasiveness of this spiritual worldview. The implications of an embodied, power-focused, fear-based, and other-centered spirituality in mental health practice with clients in or from Sub-Saharan Africa were discussed. Unique considerations for African Christian psychologists and theologians were also highlighted
Children and Warfare in the Hebrew Bible and the Iron Age II: Rhetoric and Reality in Textual, Iconographic, and Archaeological Sources
No full textJason Riley investigates the historical realities and rhetoric surrounding children as victims in warfare during the IA II. His analysis is based on texts from the Hebrew Bible, Neo-Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian inscriptions, Neo-Assyrian iconography, and archaeological remains from the sites of Ashdod, Lachish, Nineveh, and Hasanlu. He argues that children were valuable to ancient Near Eastern society, which made them vulnerable to various forms of victimization in war. According to the textual, iconographic, and archaeological sources, children suffered a number of non-violent and violent fates, including being deported, taken hostage, sold, killed, raped, burned, eaten, and even flayed. Firmly grounded in the historical realities of warfare and the ways in which children suffered, texts and iconography from the IA II also used motifs of children as victims in war for a number of rhetorical purposes. A number of ancient Israelite prophets, from the eighth to the sixth centuries, threatened violence against children in order to persuade their audiences to respond to their messages. Neo-Assyrian treaties and biblical covenant texts threatened children as a part of the larger curse sections as means of maintaining a vassal’s loyalty. Neo-Assyrian iconography employed depictions of children in tribute and deportee processions. Images of children in tribute scenes signify the value that children had as gifts to the Assyrian kings. Portrayals of children in deportee processions communicated a number of messages, including the totality of deportation and the vulnerability of children to psychological violence. Lastly, archaeological evidence from IA II destructions demonstrates that war was no respecter of persons—children were victims of physical violence when cities were attacked. The remains of children indicate that they were beheaded, burned, and even suffered the post-battle effects of war, potentially including disease and starvation
Ministerio de Correspondencia de la Iglesia Presbiteriana Divino Salvador: Una Estrategia Misional Para Los Presos
Get PDFEl propósito de este proyecto doctoral es desarrollar una estrategia misional formada por un grupo de seis a diez personas, dentro de la Iglesia Divino Salvador de Boyle Heights, para que se comuniquen con los presos de Calipatria State Prison por medio del ministerio de correspondencia, con la intención de fortalecerles en su vida espiritual. Se cree que este medio de comunicación ayudará a mantener un contacto directo entre reos, familia, y miembros de la iglesia, lo cual puede afectarles positivamente en la relación familiar durante su estancia dentro de la prisión. Esta relación será facilitada por la iglesia al invitar a los familiares a reunirse con los congregantes que escriben a sus familiares, dentro y fuera de la prisión.
Este proyecto se presenta en tres partes. La Primera Parte describe cómo la iglesia se ha desarrollado y cómo se compara el crecimiento del pasado con su proyección hacia el futuro, para luego analizar la realidad actual en cuanto a ministerio, evangelización, y liderazgo. La idea principal es envolver a la congregación por medio de grupos pequeños a participar en nuevas actividades comunitarias, ministeriales, y misiológicas dentro del área de servicios en los próximos seis meses.
La Segunda Parte explora la misión de la iglesia hacia los prisioneros. Estudia las bases bíblicas y teológicas de la misión, basadas en Mateo 25:31-46. Reflexiona e identifica la misión apocalíptica de la Iglesia el día de hoy.
La Tercera Parte presenta conclusiones teológicas y resultados de la participación congregacional. Es esencial que la iglesia pueda relacionarse con los presos por medio de la correspondencia para ayudarles en su vida espiritual, para ser testigos del poder de Cristo en la prisión y fuera de ella al ser incorporados en la sociedad al alcanzar su libertad
The Interactive Decision-Making Model Developed through Integrating Three Christian Spiritualities
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The Interactive Decision-making Model Developed through
Integrating Three Christian Spiritualities
Jinchang Chen
Doctor of Ministry
School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
2018
As a generation of Millennials enters adulthood, it faces a more rapidly changing society than any previous generation. Often, Millennials have to make decisions among many complex choices. Through offering a decision-making model, this project hopes to bring divine reality into people’s routine and empower believers to discern God’s presence in their lives. Therefore, the purpose of this doctoral project is to develop a three-step decision-making model emphasizing the interaction between humans and the divine to promote an intimate walking with God among young professionals in Southern California.
To accomplish what is intended, this paper examines community needs in terms of ministry context, describes current issues and debates on divine guidance, and evaluates some of the pitfalls in contemporary decision-making practices. In addition, there is a literature review on three decision-making models: The Blueprint Model, The Wisdom Model, and The Relationship Model, presents the Evangelical views on this subject. Moreover, the spirituality of desert fathers, Ignatian spirituality, and the thoughts of Dallas Willard are studied for their contributions to divine guidance. Therefore, based on the integration of three Christian traditions, an alternative decision-making approach: The Interactive Model is proposed. This model lays out seven theological principles, provides practical guidelines, and explores different ways that God can be experienced in the decision-making process.
To implement this model into a decision-making practice, this project provides a six-week teaching seminar as well as a two-day retreat to help participants discern God’s guidance. During the retreat, each is guided through a three-step practice: preparation, reflection, and confirmation. A group of ten-to-fifteen people is recruited from the Hill Church at Irvine for a pilot study, and the findings are reported in this paper. In the end, this model is also evaluated to see if it is applicable to other Christian groups
Common Grace as the Invitation to Missional Understanding: An Introduction to Fairview Presbyterian Church
Get PDFThe goal of this project is to enable a pastor in a new call to introduce his congregation to two theological emphases—missional theology and common grace—that shape his perspectives on ministry. In doing so, he begins to articulate his vision of the church’s role in the community and to measure the congregation’s resonance with that vision. The pastor contends the doctrine of common grace presents a framework for comprehending missional theology, both by helping followers of Jesus identify and participate in God’s work in the world and by providing a point of contact in the task of evangelism. The thesis was tested in the context of Fairview Presbyterian Church in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Through a review of contemporary perspectives on Christian cultural engagement, this project explores a variety of components of missional theology and establishes common grace as the Reformed tradition’s critical doctrine for the Church’s relationship with culture. Additionally, the project challenges congregation members to interact with their context in specific ways according to the theology and doctrines presented. The execution of the project includes a seven-week teaching series and a three-week sermon series based on results of the teaching series. Following each series, intentional conversations with lay leaders and surveys to the congregation provide input as to the congregation’s interest in the doctrines and desire to pursue further study and practice.
These evaluation tools indicate a high level of interest on the part of the congregation. Because this project is an effort to acquaint the new pastor and congregation with one another, these results can shape their future ministry efforts together. The positive response suggests further exploration of the relationship between common grace and missional theology is worthwhile
COLLECTION 0165: Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Evangelical Ephemera Collection
Get PDFEphemera and other materials collected by former archivists during their time at Fuller Theological Seminary Archives and Special Collections. Materials pertain to the Pentecostal, Charismatic and Evangelical movements. Material related to the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada is also included. Bulk dates span from 2000-2013
COLLECTION 0902: Papers of Dean S. Gilliland, 1928-2013
Get PDFDean S. Gilliland (b. 1928 – d. 2013) taught in the Fuller Seminary School of World Mission from 1977 – 2011. His specializations included cross-cultural studies, contextualized theology, and African Studies.
The Dean S. Gilliland collection includes class materials, conference materials, letters and correspondence. Materials are mostly unprocessed
COLLECTION 0913: Papers of Donald W. Dayton, 1980-2004
Get PDFDonald W. Dayton (b. 1942 - May 2, 2020) was a professor of theology and ethics at North Park Seminary, Northern Baptist Seminary, Drew University, and Azusa Pacific University. He also served as President of the Wesleyan Theological Society and the Society for Pentecostal Studies. Material formats include Dayton’s published and unpublished essays, correspondence, conference materials, and photographs.
The archival collection supplements Fuller Theological Seminary’s purchased acquisition of Donald Dayton’s 22,000 volume library in 1991. The library includes strong sub-collections in Holiness and Pentecostal studies, American Evangelicalism, Abolitionism, and Barth studies. The Dayton library was integrated into the Fuller Theological Seminary main collection is available to researchers through local interlibrary loan systems