Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2008. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 241-246).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2008. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 271-277).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-131).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [60]-61).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1999. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 187-190).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Bethel Theological Seminary, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-136).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Emmanuel School of Religion, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-58).

American churches seeking to assimilate baby boomers are struggling to meet the adult educational needs of this group. To determine what models of church-based adult education are used to meet the educational needs of this group, three large, growing American churches known for attracting boomers were identified as sites for research. A qualitative case study research design was used and results were compared using cross-case analysis. Initial data collection included a three-day visit at each church. Data were collected in three phases: Phase One consisted of personal interviews with staff and lay leaders; Phase Two focused on observation of adult education events which took place during the visitation period; Phase Three involved gathering materials that described adult education programs. To optimize the reliability and accuracy of the findings data were subjected to examination by peers, collection methods were applied consistently in each research phase, follow-up contacts were made with each church to verify observations and findings, and case records were created for each site. Eleven categories were selected and the data were presented by category. Within each category, data were delineated and organized into three areas: trends among the churches, noteworthy comments about individual programs, and comparison to the literature in the adult education field.

The application of Gowin's knowledge vee as a means to design instruction for adult Bible study was investigated in this study. The study was designed to determine whether subjects using this instructional approach differed from subjects using traditional instructional materials regarding their attitudes toward Bible study, attendance, knowledge retention, application of study materials to life, and recruitment of new class members.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, 1987. / Includes 1 pamphlet attached to leaf 197 and 1 folded tract attached to leaf 204. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-137).