An Identity in Crisis: A foundational Christian framework for understanding the formation and conception of the postmodern self, within contemporary culture, with particular emphasis on the issues surrounding gender identity. Abstract This dissertation outlines a framework from which the concept of identity can be understood within contemporary culture through the examination of modern, postmodern and…… Continue reading An Identity in Crisis – MA Dissertation
Category: Masters
Mighty in Word and Deed, James B. Shelton – Book Review
James B. Shelton, Mighty in Word and Deed: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts, Oregon, Wipf and Stock Publishers, January 2000 Description/evaluation of the author – who are they and what perspective do they adopt? Dr James B. Shelton is Professor of New Testament studies at Oral Roberts University where he also received…… Continue reading Mighty in Word and Deed, James B. Shelton – Book Review
A New Testament Biblical Theology, G. K. Beale – Book Review
Beale, G.K. A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New. Ada: Baker Publishing Group, 2011. Incorporating the influences of Peter Stuhlmacher[1] and C.H. Dodd,[2] Beale’s impressive 1000-page volume builds upon the foundation of Geerhardus Vos to explore the major theological ideas that makeup and flow through the storyline of…… Continue reading A New Testament Biblical Theology, G. K. Beale – Book Review
Writing a Dissertation Proposal
When you embark on your master’s journey the light, or should I say dread, at the end of the tunnel is the dissertation. Suddenly, the option to change to the graduate diploma becomes much more appealing. To leave without having to attempt to write 15,000 words on any subject becomes very tempting! This all starts…… Continue reading Writing a Dissertation Proposal
Unethical Business
Unethical Business: a paper submitted as part of my MA in Theology exploring a critically theological, pastoral and practical framework for understanding and acting within a profit-driven, unjust or environmentally impacting business. How are we as Christians to live ‘in’ the world of unethical business, without becoming ‘of’ the world? Introduction Within the Christian community, there remains…… Continue reading Unethical Business
A Migrant Crisis
A paper submitted as part of my MA in Theology discussing the issue of economic migration and how we as the Church should understand our theological response which feeds into the formation of action within the Church. Introduction Migration continues to be “an increasingly volatile and contentious political issue”.[1] Following the UK’s decision to leave…… Continue reading A Migrant Crisis