Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, May, 2007. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2003. / Includes abstract and vita. Translated from Korean. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 190-196).

Applied research project (D. Min.)--School of Theology and Missions, Oral Roberts University, 2003. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 168-173).

ABSTRACT TRANSITIONING FROM A THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE TO A CHRISITIAN UNIVERSITY IN EAST AFRICAN CONTEXT: A MULTI-CASE STUDY Semeon Mulatu, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012 Chair: Dr. Hal K. Pettegrew This dissertation analyzed and described transitions from a theological or Bible college to a Christian liberal arts college or university in East African context. The research was specially driven by the desire to find out the reasons for such transitions, the challenges of the transition process and how such transitions affect the mission of the institutions, the theological training programs, and the relationship of the institutions with their founding or sponsoring churches. The methodology employed in this study was qualitative, multi-case study research method. The institutes that were selected for this study were five Protestant evangelical higher educational institutions in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of Congo that have transitioned or are transitioning from a theological college to Christian university. The researcher traveled to each of the five institutions included in this study and did interviews with the leaders on-site in one-to-one interviews. The data for this research was collected from multiple sources. These resources include the interviews, documents, reports, printed materials, and field notes of the researcher. This helped the researcher to provide a thick description of each institution's transition. The findings of this researcher display the reasons the selected institutions transitioned to Christian universities, the challenges they faced, and how such transitions affected the mission of the institutions, their theology programs and their relationship to the sponsoring churches. The research then offered a summary and analysis of the data according to the research questions of this study. The implications of this research could help leaders of theological colleges or seminaries that are transitioning or considering to transition to universities to understand the potential challenges they may face due to the transition, the possible impacts of the transition on their overall mission, their relationship with churches, and their theology program. Key Words: Education, Christian Education, Higher Education, Theology, Transitions

The purpose of this study is to examine historically the presidential administration of John Christopher Stevens at Abilene Christian University from 1969 to 1981. During this time the institution grew in enrollment, faculty, facilities, endowment, and quality of educational opportunity. Limited to selected experiences and accomplishments, this dissertation examines Stevens' personal and administrative characteristics through interviews with him and those who worked with him. Materials were also used from Stevens' Presidential Archives in the Callie Faye Milliken Special Collections of the Herman and Margaret Brown Library at Abilene Christian University.

The purpose of this study was to examine the life of William Harold Fletcher (b. 1923) and his contributions to music education. The study is divided into a prologue, six chapters, and an epilogue: Early Life (1923-1941), College Studies and Military Service (1941-1948), Central Christian College: The Formative Years (1948-1960), Oklahoma Christian College: The Department of Music (1960-1980), The Department of Music (1980-2012), and Discussion and Conclusion. Fletcher, the first faculty member at Central Christian College (1950), dedicated his career to creating a strong music program for the college (now named Oklahoma Christian University). For the first thirteen years of its existence, Fletcher was the music department's sole full-time faculty member. He conducted, taught, and produced musical productions that were well received by the community. His contributions to music education include teacher, composer, conductor, and philosopher. Though not maintaining a highly politicized career, Fletcher's contribution to the field of music education remains substantial. His teaching methods and passion for music have inspired students for more than sixty years. Fletcher has received multiple honors for his teaching including the dedication of the Oklahoma Christian University music department as "The Harold and Mary Helon Fletcher Center for Music." This dissertation presents a glimpse of William Harold Fletcher the teacher, musician, composer, and free-spirited individual.

This study was designed to develop a procedure for the identification of freshman students at risk in the academic and social integration process at Texas Christian University. The data for the study were collected from the Student Information Form (SIF) and student records system at Texas Christian University. The data included demographic, attitudinal, educational background and one-year persistence indicators (retain and drop) as well as one-year cumulative grade point averages for the fall 1990 entering freshman class.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Abilene Christian University, 2001. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-97).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Emmanuel School of Religion, 2005. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84).

Thesis project (D. Min.)--Abilene Christian University, 1996. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 241-254).