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One God, the Creator, Maker, and Nourisher of this Universe: Irenaeus Against the Valentinians

Elliott, Alyssa (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 ...

One Neighborhood: Unity and the Character of God in the Intercultural Churches of Baltimore, Maryland

Manear, Madeline (2023-02-15)

Baltimore is filled with racial and socioeconomic segregation that goes all the way back to the late 1800s. While the laws that previously allowed segregation have changed, the scars and pain they produce still negatively ...

Open Up! The Occupational Therapy Play and Storage Bench

Wills, Kelli (2016-04)

This is no ordinary bench. With this simple design, one can evaluate and perform an endless variety of interventions without ever having to relocate. What makes this possible is the amazing ability of this bench to transform ...

Origen: Platonism and the Preexistence of Souls in the Gospel of John

Konstantopoulos, Anna (2022)

Philosophy and religion have been at odds nearly as long as both have existed. There is a never ending tension between philosophy and religion, reason and faith. Many believe these categories are completely separated, ...

Origin of Life: The Reconciliation of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Between Divergent Religions

Hyder, Amy (2018-12-12)

Embryonic stem cell research is a field of study that continuously develops. From the commencement of science, starting with philosophers such as Aristotle to modern science, different religions have always seemed to take ...

Original Translation with Annotations on Johannes Oecolampadius's "Das Der Miszverstand D. Martin Luthers, Uff Die Ewigbstendige Wort, Das Ist Mein Leib, Nit Beston Mag" of 1527

Coleman, Stephanie Jean (2013)

This is a working original translation of approximately eighty-five pages of Oecolampadius's 147 page work on Christ's Eucharistic presence entitled Das del' miszverstand D. Martin Luther uJJdie ewigbstendige Wort 'Das ...

Orosius' use of Vergil in The Seven Books of History Against the Pagans

Kastens, Marlee (2024-04-19)

In 418 C.E., Orosius published his Seven Books of History Against the Pagans: one of the first universal Christian histories. Previous scholarship regarding Orosius has centered on his contributions to historiography, but ...

Outline for Science of the Paper - Dementia and Ginkgo Biloba

Huskins, Lacey (2015-12-07)

This paper is the required outline giving details about how the structure of the research paper would be if I were to write it. It consists of effects of ginkgo biloba on cognitive process, traditional pharm meds used and ...

Overemotional and Irresponsible: How Stigmas of Depression Affect Social Integration

Lloyd, Nicole (2015)

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental illness with various, poorly understood causes and multiple types of treatment. Common diagnostic criteria for MDD includes loss of interest in activities, significant ...

A Parent’s / Guardian’s Involvement in Educational and Extra-curricular Activities Leads to Improved Student Academic Success

Shell, Mary (2019-05-08)

In this study, the question proposed is: Do children whose parents / guardians take an active role in either educational or extra-curricular activities show a higher rate of academic achievement? The goal of this study, ...

Participation or Extrication: The Illusion of Health

Cavella, Cassady (2016-11)

Passover, Temple, and the Histrionic Jesus: The Festival Context of Mark 11:15-18

Poznich, Jared Michael (2012)

Path Optimization Through A Bounded Region

Sutton, Mitchell (2016-04-28)

The shortest path between two points is a straight line. However, finding the optimum path from one point to another with the introduction of a given boundary condition on the domain between the two points does not possess ...

Perceived Barriers to High School Graduation Surrounding 12th-Grade Students at Selected High Schools in Northeast Tennessee

Blair, Paul (2020-04-30)

The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate 12th graders, in select high schools within Northeast Tennessee, who struggled to achieve the necessary requirements towards graduation. The population consisted ...