Thesis (M. Div.)--Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, 2005. / "May 2005." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-86)

Thesis (Th. M.)--Westminster Theological Seminary, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-132).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, 2005. / "May 2005." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-86)

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 186-190).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 186-190).

劉卓輝. / "2009年9月". / "2009 nian 9 yue". / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-125). / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / Liu Zhuohui. / 論文摘要 --- p.頁ii / Chapter 第一章 --- 導言 --- p.頁5 / 背景 --- p.5 / 文獻回顧 --- p.12 / 論文主旨 --- p.17 / Chapter 第二章 --- 蒂利希拯救論的框架：上帝與世界的關係 --- p.頁19 / 引言 --- p.19 / 「文化神學」、及宗教與文化的關係 --- p.20 / 上帝與世界的關係、及恩典的內蘊性 --- p.25 / 「新教原則」與「大公實質」的互補及相互重要性 --- p.32 / 小結 --- p.46 / Chapter 第三章 --- 蒂利希論稱義 --- p.頁47 / 引言 --- p.47 / 「因恩典藉信稱義」 --- p.47 / 蒂利希對「信」和「恩典」的理解 --- p.55 / 蒂利希對稱義的理解和信義宗傳統的關係 --- p.61 / 小結 --- p.69 / Chapter 第四章 --- 蒂利希論拯救的多重向度 --- p.頁70 / 引言 --- p.70 / 多重向度的拯救 --- p.70 / 稱義與拯救的關係 --- p.78 / 對信義宗和天主教拯救觀的雙重批判 --- p.86 / 小結 --- p.92 / Chapter 第五章 --- 對信義宗-天主教有關稱義/成義的對話的意義 --- p.頁93 / 引言 --- p.93 / 「恩典」的觀念 --- p.93 / 如何理解稱義/成義？ --- p.100 / 稱義/成義在教義中的地位 --- p.106 / 對蒂利希的一些批判性評價 --- p.113 / 小結 --- p.117 / Chapter 第六草 --- 結論 --- p.頁118 / 參考書目 --- p.頁120

This dissertation examines the meaning and function of the theme of judgment according to works in the epistle to the Romans. It may be summarized with two theses: First, in Romans 1:18-3:20, the judgment motif primarily functions to make a universal accusation of sin and guilt which lays the foundation for Paul's doctrine of justification by faith. Second, within the argument of Romans, justification by faith is an alternative, saving approach to the positive recompense of the final judgment. Two other functions of the motif are also identified in the letter. In Romans 3:1-8 the theme of judgment functions to make a defense of the righteousness of God. This passage also confirms my argument that judgment functions as an accusation against the Jewish people in 2:1-29, because it answers objections to that accusation. Finally, in Romans 14:1-23 the theme of judgment according to works functions to make an exhortation to the Christian community at Rome. In this passage Paul is confident that his Christian audience will stand at the judgment because of the saving work of God.

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-80).

This study examined the issues of the interpretation, transmission and appropriation of the doctrine of justification by faith alone within the context of the Lutheran Church in Nigeria, Gongola Diocese. Using contextualization as my main tool in this exploration, I argue that intercultural communication holds the key to unlocking how effectively and appropriately these three engagements with theology are executed within the context of this study. The Lutheran church and indeed most Protestant denominations assert that justification by faith alone is the cardinal doctrine of Christianity. Scholars are however concerned that there is great level of ignorance among members and misappropriation of justification by faith alone in the lives of members of these denominations. Many reasons were advanced as being responsible for this, some of which include: its absence from the preaching agenda of Protestant pulpits, and inadequate teaching from the church, its clergy and theological educators. Other reasons are its failure to be shown to be clearly applicable to lived experiences of the people in their contemporary challenges. The message of justification by faith alone has not been adequately translated into people's social, and religious-cultural world views. The LCCN as an institution subscribes to Luther's teachings as expressed in his writings and taught by the Lutheran Church globally. However, the LCCN is faced with the problem of how to transmit the meaning of justification by faith alone to its members. This study therefore sought to investigate the underlying factors for this development. The question that the study wished to answer was: How does the interpretation of justification by faith alone by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (as an institution) enhance its understanding and appropriation by members and serves as a guide in this study? In attempting to answer this question three theories were used as framework with which to test the church's interpretation of this doctrine. These theories are: 1) gospel and culture in dialogue; 2) translatability, and 3) contextual theological education programmes for the training of both clergy and laity. This is an empirical qualitative study and was structured into eight chapters. Participants in this study were categorized into five groups: church leaders, seminary lecturers, clergy, seminary students, and lay members. Through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with participants, relevant data was generated and analysed manually. The study found that the LCCN's interpretation of justification by faith alone is detached from the religious and cultural world view of its members; this has in turn created a conflict in how it is understood and appropriated in their lived experiences. The message of justification by faith (the gospel) has not been allowed to engage in dialogue with the culture of the people, rather culture is perceived as evil or something to be avoided. Thus, I argue that this failure on the part of the missionaries and the indigenous leadership of the LCCN to employ intercultural communication in transmitting the message of justification by faith alone is the major cause of the problem. Most of the participants including the leaders of the church acknowledged that the church, the seminary and the clergy have not been faithful in transmitting the appropriate message of justification by faith alone. The conclusion of this study therefore, is that the LCCN's interpretation of justification by faith alone does not enhance its understanding and appropriation by members. This thesis proposes that the Lunguda practice of ntsandah provides an entry point for a proper informed interpretation of justification by faith alone. For this to be possible, the gospel and culture must engage in dialogue through viable a contextual theological education programme for the training of both clergy and the laity. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2012.

Thesis (Th. M.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 402-416).