Graduate Research: Recent submissions
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"This Is Our Story:" A Contextual and Appreciative Inquiry-Informed History of the Valley Forge Christian Church
(2024-04)This project applies Appreciative Inquiry and a contextual approach to writing a history of the Valley Forge Christian Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) enables organizations and communities ... -
From the Romani to the Other: How Literature Created the “Gypsy” and its influence on the public perception of the Romani
(2024-04-16)The Western World is currently experiencing a cultural effort to shed light on the racial prejudice faced by marginalized groups. However, while the world is undergoing a positive cultural evolution in challenging common ... -
Voices at the Table: Communion Meditations Based on the Writings of Christians Through the Ages
(2012)A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Ministry -
A Comparative Study of Accessibility to Professional Supports and Instructional Strategies in Select Schools in Northeast Tennessee
(2023-04-13)Schools and districts spend a great deal of time and money on teacher professional development each year. Previous studies have indicated that the quality and type of support teachers receive may vary from school to school, ... -
Increasing Engagement: at Worthington Christian Church During Social, Political, and Health Challenges
(2023-04-17)This project outlines the challenges the Church has faced over the last few years and how leaders can help congregations re-engage in spiritual rhythms. The project compares the spiritual challenges of the pandemic with ...