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One God, the Creator, Maker, and Nourisher of this Universe: Irenaeus Against the Valentinians
(2022-05)The purpose of this thesis is to explore the conflict between Irenaeus and his Valentinian opponents. In it I argue that Irenaeus turns to the doctrine of creation in his opposition to the Valentinians as a means to reveal ... -
Talking to Victims of Trauma Through the Lens of Atonement Theology
(2022-04-22)Metaphors concerning atonement theology that are misunderstood, poorly defined and clumsily communicated often lead to a mischaracterization of God to those who have experienced trauma or abuse. Theological scholars, local ... -
Influence of Divine Images on Patriarchal Leadership in the Church
(2022-04)Patriarchal hierarchies hold a long history dating back to the earliest of biblical texts as the authors and biblical figures were influenced by the cultures around them. The foundations of Judaism and Christianity built ... -
An Investigation of the Factors that Motivate Students in Algebra II Math Class at a Selected High School in Tennessee.
(2022-04-21)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors involved in motivating high school students in Algebra II math courses. The study, conducted at a selected high school in East Tennessee, consisted of 21 students ... -
Lay Down your Stones: A look into why Christians support the Death Penalty and the justifications for being against it.
(2022-04)This project explored the issue of the Death Penalty in America. Particularly, this study focused on why Christians are some of the largest proponents for the Death Penalty despite the foundations of our beliefs resting ...