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The Sacred and the Supernatural: Christianity and Teutonic Folklore in the Grimms’ Briar Rose
No full textDuring the nineteenth century, the Brothers Grimm undertook the task of preserving German folklore during a time of cultural upheaval and struggle for national identity. One such tale, Briar Rose, emerges as a site of ideological interplay between Christian themes and Teutonic traditions. By analyzing the Grimms’ 1812 (first) and 1857 (last) editions, this thesis investigates how the text reflects and synthesizes these distinct belief systems into a coherent narrative.
The research explores how Christian and pagan elements co-exist within Briar Rose and what these interactions reveal about the cultural and religious dynamics within the folktale. The study argues that Briar Rose demonstrates how oral traditions evolved to reconcile spiritual paradigms under the Grimms’ editorial strategies. The symbolism of motifs such as the curse, the spindle, and the thorns illustrates the tension and harmonization between Christian notions of redemption and resurrection and Teutonic concepts of fate and nature.
This thesis builds on previous research on folklore as a medium of cultural preservation, extending the discussion to focus on the Grimms’ role in constructing a shared German identity, positioning Briar Rose as a cultural artifact embodying the evolution and merging of the ideologies that it traversed
Post-Pandemic Teacher Resilience: Examining SDA Teachers Following the Pandemic Online Teaching
No full textThe aftermath of COVID-19 has significantly affected K-12 educators, leading to heightened workloads and diminished commitment, well-being, and health. School leaders are grappling with persistent concerns regarding post-pandemic teacher burnout and attrition. To address these challenges, researchers advocate for fostering resilience to help teachers. This research delves into the post-pandemic resilience of K-12 Christian teachers in Alberta, Canada, employing a two-phase methodology encompassing quantitative and qualitative data collection. Notably, the study identifies highly correlated behaviors and resilient teachers. The results offer valuable insights, providing recommendations to fortify teacher resilience and highlighting how personal choices and administrative decisions impact teacher resilience
Integration of Faith and Learning in Online Courses
No full textIn this presentation, we will explore the integration of faith and learning in online courses, to ensure alignment with a faith based institution\u27s standards and mission. We\u27ll delve into the \u27what\u27 - defining what faith integration in an online educational context looks like. The \u27why\u27 will address the importance of weaving faith into our curriculum, emphasizing its significance in nurturing holistic, values-based education. Lastly, the \u27how\u27 will offer practical strategies for embedding faith elements into online courses, ensuring a seamless blend of academic rigor and spiritual growth. This integration not only enriches learning but also fosters a deeper connection with a faith based institution\u27s core values
Evaluation of Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Student Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Client Interactions
No full textStudents in higher education programs may have experienced a variety of traumatic life events. Incorporation of trauma-informed educational practices in graduate programing decrease student stress, depression, secondary-traumatic-stress, anxiety, trauma-response behaviors, help with student insecurities, and decrease potential traumatizing or re-traumatizing academic encounters. This mixed-methods research study examined the effect of a trauma-informed education intervention session on first-year communication sciences and disorders graduate students. Findings parallel current literature that continuing education programming related to trauma-informed care are needed and higher education programs would benefit from training graduate students in trauma-informed care
The Problem of the Old Testament: Hermeneutical, Schematic& Theological Approaches [review] / Garrett, Duane A.
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Mercy and Justice: A Challenge for Contemporary Theology, Brill’s Studies in Catholic Theology 9 [review] / Hahn, Judith, and Gunda Werner, eds.
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