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Personalized Learning: A Meta-Analysis
Get PDFPersonalized learning has no agreed upon definition, models, or systemization of how to employ it. There is even variation in concerning its benefits. This research attempts build an understanding of personalized learning based on the existent literature. Using qualitative content analysis methods, dissertations from the past ten years were selected, narrowed down, and analyzed using NVivo 12. The findings will prompt a further understanding of personalized learning and give school systems a place to start when attempting an implementation plan
Developing a Biblical-Theological Curriculum for Evangelism Training at River Valley Community Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Get PDFThe purpose of this project was to train the congregation in biblical theology for the purpose of evangelism at River Valley Community Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Chapter 1 summarizes the context of the church, the rationale behind the project, as well as the goals of the project. Chapter 2 explains the biblical basis for the project focusing on a few key passages. Chapter 3 summarizes the influence of biblical theology and current usage of biblical theology on the project. Chapter 4 outlines the project and how it was implemented. Chapter 5 summarizes the evaluation of the project and whether the project met its goals
To End in Silence or Song: The Original Inclusion of Chapter 3 in the Book of Habakkuk
Get PDFThis study argues that chapter 3 was an integral part of the book of Habakkuk. Based on synchronic considerations in chapters 1–4, the author argues that chapter 3 must have a seventh-century provenance. The nature of a massá requires that the prophet seek clarification for an ambiguous prior revelation. The prior revelation was that YHWH was raising up the Chaldeans in chapter 1. Habakkuk complains about this in chapter 1. In chapter 2, Habakkuk waits to see how YHWH will respond to this complaint and intends to answer YHWH’s response. The rest of chapter 2 consist of oracles against the arrogant one (Chaldea) and Habakkuk never responds. Therefore, the author concludes that Hab 3 is the response.In chapters 5–9, the author argues for a relative linguistic date of the seventh century for Hab 3. The author presents 5 grammatical features (chapters 5–6) and 3 syntactical features (chapter 7) common to classical biblical Hebrew (CBH). In chapter 8, the author additionally argues that some archaic elements can be detected in the inset hymns of Hab 3. The author concludes that the seventh-century prophet Habakkuk cited two archaic inset hymns in Hab 3 showcasing the redemptive feats of YHWH in days past, and asked YHWH to renew those mighty works in the years to come, namely against Chaldea
Benjamin Wallin: A Respectable Minister's Proclamation of the Gospel in Eighteenth-Century London
Get PDFThis dissertation introduces the work of the eighteenth-century Particular Baptist London minister Benjamin Wallin. After providing an overview of Wallin's life and ministry, the dissertation turns to an examination of his teaching and preaching. Benjamin Wallin was a known close associate of John Gill and John Brine, who have traditionally been associated with the "high" Calvinist movement of the eighteenth century. Accordingly, Benjamin Wallin has also been linked to the movement by association. This dissertation examines the textual evidence of Wallin’s sermons to argue that Benjamin Wallin was not a "high" Calvinist. Furthermore, upon review of the sermons, the dissertation also establishes Benjamin Wallin as one who would affirm the thesis of the "modern question" and would readily preach the "offer" of the gospel to unbelievers. Through the use of form criticism, specifically genre criticism, Wallin’s sermons are compared to those of John Brine to identify the homiletical fidelity of each man's sermons with the established sermonic genres of the Protestant church
Creating a Biblical Counseling Ministry Manual for New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Get PDFThis 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 methodology of the project. Chapter 2 explores the biblical and theological basis for the practice of biblical counseling. It further examines 2 Peter 1:1-11, proving that the knowledge of God is central to a philosophy of biblical counseling. It further examines 2 Timothy 3:10-17, affirming that the Word of God is sufficient for biblical counseling. Finally, it looks to Romans 15:14-16 to show that the people of God are fully equipped to care for the non-physical needs of others. Chapter 3 supports that developing a biblical counseling manual helps to ensure consistent practice within the counseling ministry. Chapter 4 details the steering committee formation, creation of policies and procedures for inclusion, drafting, editing, and approval of the policies and procedures, and final approval of the executive leadership team for the biblical counseling manual. Chapter 5 evaluates the purpose and goals of the project, examines the strengths and weaknesses, and offers suggestions for future implementation. Chapter 5 also offers a theological and personal reflection on the project
Developing A Disciple Making Process For Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky
Get PDFThis project equipped the members of Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky in the process of disciple making. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Portland Memorial and the goals for this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of the Gospels to provide a clear model of discipleship that every believer can follow. Chapter 3 addresses the urgency of disciple making and the challenges to making disciples. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the course curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on completion of specified goals
Shaping Church Culture: Table Fellowship, Teaching, and the Spirit in Luke-Acts
Get PDFPh. D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2021This dissertation examines Luke-Acts to explore how and to what effect Jesus and early church leaders intentionally shaped the culture of their followers. In Luke, table fellowship was a primary means Jesus used to shape the culture of his followers, as demonstrated through the prominence of eleven meal scenes. In Acts, teaching was a primary means early church leaders used to shape the organizational culture of the early church, as demonstrated through five paraenetic sermons addressed to the church. Additionally, the Spirit influenced the culture of the early church through various means and in various ways. Table fellowship, teaching, and the Spirit shaped the behavior, values, and underlying beliefs of the early church related to Jew/Gentile relations (Acts 10-11; Acts 15), who should be considered as insiders/outsiders (Luke 5:29-39; Luke 7:36-50, Luke 19:1-10), hypocrisy (Luke 11:37-54), Sabbath regulations (Luke 6:1-5), status and humility (Luke 14:1-24; Luke 22:14-34), Jesus' identity (Luke 9:10-17; Luke 24:13-43); the disciples' obedience (Luke 9:10-17; Luke 10:38-42); leadership (Acts 1:15-26; Acts 20:17-38); mission (Acts 2); unity (Acts 2); devotion (Acts 2); generosity (Acts 2); prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit (Acts 2); and attitudes of inclusion toward people of different generations, genders, and ethnic groups (Acts 2; Acts 10-11)
A Critical Edition of the Hexaplaric Fragments of Genesis
Get PDFThe aim of this project is to present an updated critical edition of the hexaplaric fragments for the book of Genesis. The reconstruction, nevertheless, will not be presented in its columnar order, which Origen originally organized. This reconstruction will follow the project format that has been prescribed by the Hexapla Project editorial board.
In chapter 1, this dissertation presents its methodology, project format, a brief history of hexapla research, and contributions to the Hexapla Project in the recent research.
Although this dissertation relies heavily upon the primary sources in Wevers Göttingen edition of Genesis in 1974, chapter 2 also provides new materials for the book of Genesis. 17 Greek manuscripts— 68, 83, 126, 350, 373, 374, 394, 431, 461, 483, 552, 628, 633, 651, 666, 691, 723 —are included and analyzed in this chapter. Six new papyri—879, 883, 886, 891, 894, 929 —are also examined to determine whether their existences contain hexaplaric fragments. Contributions from 10 Armenian manuscripts— 26, 33, 40, 42, 57, 65, 121, 143, 153, 224 —are also included in this chapter since they provide Aristarchian signs. Princeton Syriac manuscript will be used as well. This chapter also incorporates the works of Françoise Petit, a four-volume critical edition of the catena manuscripts of Genesis and the edition of the Catena Graecae in Genesim et in Exodum. Her work contributes to this dissertation in providing a Petersburg manuscript (628). In addition to Greek catenae manuscripts, there are some Greek commentaries that benefit this project. First, Theodoret of Cyrus’s Quaestiones in Genesim, which contained fifty-three sources, contributes to the number of readings and the works of Prokop von Gaza by Karin Metzler. An ancient Armenian and Syriac translation of Eusebius of Emesa’s commentary on Genesis is also incorporated as new materials since the publication of Wevers’ edition. An Armenian commentary on Genesis by Ephrem, the Syrian, will offer an additional information. The reading from Theophilos von Antiochia will be evaluated as well. At the end of this chapter, we provide the stemma of Greek manuscripts.
Chapter 3 presents the critical text. The Hebrew (BHS) and Greek text (Wevers’ edition) is laid out first. Then, the hexaplaric reading is presented in a larger font. The first apparatus (Wit 1) of this critical edition consists of the primary hexaplaric witnesses. The second apparatus (Wit 2), which is based on the apparat I of the Wevers’ edition, consists of the manuscripts transmitting the text of the LXX that have been corrupted by hexaplaric readings. The third apparatus (Attr) enlists the sources that contain variant attributions from the lemma. The fourth apparatus (Var) helps readers to notice variants or different hexaplaric readings. All of the non-Greek sources (NonGr) cover the hexaplaric materials in Latin, Syriac, and Armenian text. The last apparatus (Notes) consists of observation and explanations of the variant readings on the previous five apparatuses. Since this project covers the whole book of Genesis (50 chapters), we will focus on translation technique and textual criticism. Other factors will be consulted and included if necessary. If the readings are dubious as hexaplaric readings, then these readings will be placed and discussed in chapter 4. Notes will discuss every word in the Hexapla.
Chapter 4 enlists the dubious hexaplaric reading. This chapter contains some of
anonymous fragments that could not be identified whether these fragments were hexaplaric readings or not. Therefore, this chapter lists all these fragments for a future
research to examine their relationship to the Hexapla.
Chapter 5 summarizes this project. This chapter lists the new hexaplaric readings, new sources, and new variants, the Aristarchian signs, and the corrections to Göttingen Edition of Genesis
Ethnic Representation Among Pastors of Ecuadorian International Churches: A Multi-Case Study
Get PDFEthnically 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 been shown to be deeply meaningful to ethnic minorities and are essential in reaching diverse groups for Christ. In spite of these facts, many U.S. churches still fail to have ethnically diverse leadership structures. This study explores whether U.S. missionaries are carrying models of church leadership that represent attitudes of ethnic superiority into the mission field by seeking to discover the factors that relate to the increased ethnic diversity of international congregations in Ecuador, South America. Ecuador was chosen as a case site because of its large expatriate population from diverse national backgrounds. This qualitative case study was conducted through participation forms and interviews of pastors and elders of international congregations in Ecuador
Meeting Jesus in the Classroom: Transformational Integration
Get PDFThis study explores how to best create the conditions for authentic spiritual formation in the Christian school classroom. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the history of Christian education in America, and the strengths and weaknesses of current Christian education. Chapters 2 and 3 offer an extensive literature review of the topics of philosophy of education, worldview, biblical integration, teachers, and learners. Chapter 4 presents an understanding of transformational integration through formation. Chapter 5 chronicles one Christian school system’s experience in striving to reach authentic spiritual transformation in the classroom. Lastly, Chapter 6 culminates in offering best practices and principles for authentic transformation. Appendices include book recommendations and small suggestions for teachers they can implement immediately in their classrooms