Thèse de doctorat : Droit international : Strasbourg : 2009. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. p. 603-666. Notes bibliogr.. Index.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 171-212).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 136-146).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Covenant Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-105).

Thesis (D. Ed. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-104).

Corporal punishment is a worldwide problem. The purpose withthis thesis is to promote a constructive discussion about the problem andconnect this to children’s rights. This gives the possibility to start adiscussion about suggestions and measures to reduce the problem. Thetheory is that corporal punishment is used as a disciplinary method tochange behavior. Children’s rights is regulated by conventions and nationallaws. The method is to conduct an analysis with interpretations andcommentaries of the research materials from South Africa and Sweden.The conclusion is that those who are positive to corporal punishment thinksit is an efficient working method, and it is about children’s safety. Thosewho are negative have experienced that alternative methods works. Asuggestion is to involve children in the work with children’s rights andeducate them in human and children’s rights with focus on obligations andresponsibility.

Despite being a strong advocate for children’s rights in the international community, Sweden has received critique from the Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding the high number of children who have been removed from their families and that are currently living in foster homes. Previous research has not dealt with the issue of children’s rights in foster care placement processes in Sweden, nor has it included Sweden in discourse analyses on children’s rights, or sufficiently explored the relationship between discourse and implementation of the UNCRC. I use theories on discourse and translation in order to provide a comparative analysis of the articulations of children’s rights relevant for foster care placement processes in the UNCRC, and on the national and local level in Sweden. The analysis points to both similarities and differences in the discourses and identifies six aspects of the Swedish discourse that make certain activities in foster care placement processes possible, desirable and inevitable.

Tyrimo aktualumas. Ekonominiai, kultūriniai, edukaciniai ir kt. pokyčiai mūsų visuomenėje sudaro galimybes vaikams žymiai jaunesniame amžiuje tapti vartotojais ir išbandyti pirkimo procesą, tačiau dėl fizinio ir protinio nesubrendimo jiems būtina ypatinga suaugusiųjų apsauga bei priežiūra. Todėl vaikui dažnai neleidžiama būti savarankišku veikloje, tiesiogiai susijusioje su juo – apsipirkimu žaislų parduotuvėje. Labai dažnai vaiko ir suaugusiųjų norai žaislų parduotuvėse nesutampa, o dažnai suaugę į juos net neatsižvelgia. Vadovavimasis stereotipine nuostata, kad mažas vaikas dar negali žinoti, kas jam ge­riau, leidžia suaugusiems iš vaikų perimti ir vaiko apsisprendimo ir dalyvavimo teisę, o toks tėvų elgesys pažeidžia vaiko teises. Nemenką vaidmenį renkantis žaislą vaidina kita suaugusiųjų grupė - pardavėjos. Dažnai pardavėjai nelinkę ,,veltis“ į suaugusiojo ir vaiko konfliktus, barnius, manydami, kad jų bendravimo jie nepakeis ir kad tai neįeina į jų pareigas. Kita vertus, tam, kad pardavėjos galėtų padėti tėvams susitarti su savo vaikais, gebėtų juos konsultuoti, o su vaikais dirbti kaip su specifine klientų grupe, joms reikia turėti specialių žinių ir įgūdžių. Jos taip pat turėtų būti susipažinusios ir su Vaiko teisių konvencija, kad savo darbe nepažeistų vaiko teisių. Tačiau kaip rodo patirtis, vadovybė neorganizuoja tokių kursų arba organizuoja retai. Kiek teko pastebėti, net ir pačios žaislų parduotuvės nėra parengtos tam, kad vaikai galėtų jaustis kaip pagrindiniai... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The relevance of the research: The economical, cultural, educational and other changes in our society have formed posibilities for children to become young consumers and try the process of purchasing considerably earlier. Because of their physical and mental immaturity, children require close supervision and protection from their parents. Hense, children are often not allowed to be independant in terms of toy-shopping activities. Frequenlty desires of children and parents in a toy store do not match, nor adults pay attention to wishes of their children. Stereotype that a young child does not know what is best for him allows adults to take over rights of decision and participation from the child. This violates the rights of children. Shop-assistants also make impact in shopping decisions. They are not willing to interfere in children and adults’ conflicts, because assistants presume, it would not change communication between kids and their parents. Nevertheless, conflict solving is not involved in their work duties. On the other hand, shop assistants would need special skills and knowladge to be able to serve children – a specific type of clients. Shop-assistants should also be introduced with “Children Rights Convention”, as they would not violate children rights in the work. But the practice shows that store managers do not organise that kind of classes or do, but very rarely. According to observations, even the toy shops are not adjusted for their main clients. Children do... [to full text]

The Baptist Convention of Malawi is a congregational church believing in the autonomy of the local church and the priesthood of all believers among others. This can be traced to the Anabaptists in the sixteenth century, whose beliefs have shaped the modern Baptists worldwide. The church does not have a hierarchical structure. Pastors do not exercise authority over members. The church, not a selected few, is the final authority. Each congregation is self-supporting. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2009.

ABSTRACT A MISSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SOUTHERN BAPTIST MULTIETHNIC CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES Stephen Gary Crouse, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Adam W. Greenway The thesis of this dissertation is that Southern Baptist multiethnic churches exemplify the mission of the church as revealed in the Scriptures and offer a valuable strategy for reaching the increasingly diverse population of the United States. Chapter 1 introduces the ethnic segregation of Southern Baptist Churches and begins to establish a missiological foundation for ethnic inclusiveness. A discussion of the research problem including the background of the dissertation follows. The broader question of the missiological need for multiethnic congregations in the current milieu of American society is addressed. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the definitions of key terms, limitations and delimitations, and the research methodology employed. Chapter 2 explores the mission of the church and the extent to which it applies to all peoples. The ethnic inclusiveness of the ministry of Jesus and the ethnic diversity of the New Testament churches address the need for multiethnic Southern Baptist churches. The chapter ends with a discussion of Paul's charge that Christ broke down the dividing wall of separation between the Jews and Gentiles and the implications for Southern Baptist multiethnic congregations. The focus of chapter 3 is a historical examination of Southern Baptist multiethnic churches. While many ethnicities are included in Southern Baptist life, attention is limited to African Americans and Hispanics in this historical survey. Southern Baptist churches had many African slaves among their members when the Convention was founded. The western expansion of Southern Baptists and the United States' acquisition of the Southwest territories following the Mexican American War led the young Convention to initiate mission work with Hispanics. The unequal treatment that these ethnic groups received from Anglos has lingering effects on contemporary Southern Baptist multiethnic churches. Southern Baptist attitudes about integration and the Civil Rights Movement also influenced ethnic relationships. Immigration policies and socioeconomic factors that favor the majority ethnicity create obstacles for multiethnic congregations. Contemporary Southern Baptists actions to improve ethnic relationships are examined. An in-depth study of Donald McGavran's homogeneous unit principle and its impact on contemporary Southern Baptist multiethnic congregations is offered in chapter 4. This principle is scrutinized from a biblical and missiological perspective. The implications related to cross-cultural evangelism in light of the biblical witness conclude the chapter. Chapter 5 segues into a critical look at worship in the twenty-six Southern Baptist multiethnic churches used for the social research. The chapter begins by defining worship as an integral part of the mission of the church. The need for an authoritative standard as a reference point in navigating the challenges of leading a multiethnic congregation to worship God is examined including data obtained through the social research. Aspects of corporate worship and their impact on multiethnic churches are explored based on the social research data. The chapter concludes by addressing ethnic inclusivism in Southern Baptist multiethnic churches and exploring the biblical notion of worshiping God in spirit and truth. Chapter 6 offers a summation of issued raised and addressed in the dissertation. Southern Baptist multiethnic churches offer a valuable strategy for reaching the increasingly diverse population of the United States. Areas for further study are suggested.