Thesis (M.A.B.S.)--Denver Seminary, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-109).

Thesis (M.A.)--Denver Seminary, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 223-238).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, 1910. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-129).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Sydney, 2009. / A thesis submitted to the University of Western Sydney, College of Arts, School of Humanities and Languages, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Columbia International University, 2002. / Typescript. "April, 2002." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 146-156).

This thesis describes and discusses the application of System Dynamics methodology as a basis for formulating diversification strategy and control policies of the largest diversifying cement company in the 'United Kingdom. The problems of the industry such as stagnant growth, cyclic and seasonal variations in cement demand, and overcapacity are described. The formulation of a SD model of the situation which captures these problems together with its equations system are presented. The model also simulates the planning and control processes for the selection, initiation and completion of both expansion and diversification investment projects. It is argued and demonstrated that the fact that these processes consist of feedback loops should and could be utilized for understanding these processes, advancing complementary theoretical concepts, and designing and formulating more 'effective systems and decision rules. An intensive analysis of the model in SD frameworks further supports these arguments. These analyses reveal the nature of the system's dynamic properties and its likely developments, the dynamic and situational nature of diversification effectiveness, and the importance of several diversification decision factors. These analyses also show how complex the formulation of a thorough and effective diversification strategy may become together with the ways and means of dealing with these complexities.. It is concluded that the thrust of an effective diversification lies with the broadening of the conventional theoretical concepts and analysis to include the dynamic characteristics of the system. It is also concluded and shown that System Dynamics methodology can provide a strong analytical basis for achieving these ends.

Darbe analizuojama Dievo Karalystės sąvoka ir pagrindiniai bruožai, remiantis Šventuoju Raštu, Katalikų Bažnyčios dokumentais ir teologine literatūra. Aptariamas Dievo Karalystės skelbimo aktualumas ir galimybės mokykloje pagal Bendrąją katalikų tikybos mokymo programą. Taip pat atliktas konstatuojamasis, mokomasis tyrimai su 5-6 klasių mokiniais apie jų Dievo Karalystės sampratą ir parengtos metodinės rekomendacijos Dievo Karalystės sampratos gilinimui mokykloje. / This master paper discusses the nation of the Kingdom of God and its educational value while teaching religion to schoolchildren. The aim of the research is to find more effective ways of disclosing the idea of the Kingdom of God as a means towards authenticity of faith.

This study focuses on the social and political dimensions of the "kingdom of God" as it is depicted in Mark's narrative. Simultaneously the author assesses the implications for The Mennonite Brethren Church ofCongo( BCC) which may be attained from such research. The first chapter, consists of 1) an introduction to the motivation for the study, 2) the research methodology used, 3) chapter outlines, the limits ofthe research, and definitions offundamental concepts. In the first chapter, I try to read Mark's narrative with the presuppositions of the struggle over power and authority between classes in Roman-occupied Palestine. The story world of Mark depicts a society divided into two classes: the propertied class and the non propertied class which formed the majority ofthe population. I make use ofthe narrative approach in my exegesis of the text of Mark, while taking the sociol- political context of the text or the "world ofthe text" more seriously. The second chapter investigates the social and political context of Roman-occupied Palestine. The picture attained from this section reveals that Palestine in general, and Galilee in particular, had endured severe political and economic pressure from the Roman authorities and the Jewish local aristocracy. The relationship between the governing class and the majority ofthe population formed by peasants was ofdispossession, oppression and exploitation at the social, economic and political levels. The third chapter focuses on Mark's presentation ofJesus and thus initiates the coretheme ofthe thesis. We deduce there that Mark is using many titles to present Jesus: Son of God, Son ofman, Christ, king and servant. Mark does not seem to base Jesus' title on Davidic lineage. In Mark, Jesus seems to get his legitimacy from the God himself and from the people. He is a popular king who is not a member ofthe Davidic dynasty. The fourth chapter, forms the basis of my argument. Here, I attempt to reveal the social and political dimensions of the "kingdom of God" as depicted in Mark's narrative. The social and political nature ofthe "kingdom ofGod" is confirmed by Jesus' proclamation which reordered power and authority in Jewish Palestine. This is expressed by Jesus' conflict with the established authorities, Jesus' challenge to two basic institutions: the Temple and the Tribute to Caesar. Mark's gospel always shows how the kingdom of God meant liberation ofthe people and their welfare. The "kingdom of God" was a manifestation of power which found expressions in incidents of healing, exorcisms, casting out of demons , feeding of the hungry and revelations of Jesus' power over the forces of nature such as storm and water. The kingdom of God as a social and political reality is preached in a language accessible to the oppressed and reorders social relations among the people by making them egalitarian, non exploitative and nonauthoritarian. The last chapter applies the results ofmy investigations in chapter four to the Mennonite Brethren Church of Congo. After a section on the social, economic and political context of both The Congo and the BCC, and an overview of the Anabaptist theology and ecclesiology, I have deduced the following challenges for the BCC in the light of Mark's narrative: a reconceptualization of power and authority which is the cause ofconflicts in the church; the need for a relationship of partnership and not of patriarchal power between the leadership and the people constituting the grassroots in the BCC; a good management and use ofthe material and fmancial resources ofthe church out to contribute to the welfare ofthe people; a balanced vision on the church-state relations and development which rejects a dualistic church-society division. Equilibrium between social and spiritual ministries is advocated so as to contribute ultimately to the well-being ofthe people. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2000.

Arms trade is a multi-faced issue, it can increase the state's economic revenue; however also endanger the human security. The European Union's member state United Kingdom is one of the five largest arms traders in the world. The EU promotes human security in its work, especially in the union's development policies. These circumstances address the main question of the study: is there a contradiction between the UK's arms trade and the EU development policies. The objective of this study is to research the stately weapon use in three of the UK's trading partners, and how it could affect the EU development policies. The UK exports arms to Israel, Sudan and Egypt all countries which have misused arms through attacks towards the civilian population. The misuse of arms has prevented the EU to achieve the goals within the development policies though violations of human rights, increased suffering, and decreased human security.

This thesis will identify what is particularly unusual about the funerary scenes of the eighteenth-dynasty Theban tomb (TT 139) and their chosen location by providing a thorough examination of both the life of the tomb owner, Pairy, and his tomb architecture. Following a discussion of the significance of the tomb chapel's decorative program, I will argue that the abbreviated scenes on two walls adjacent to the passageway to the burial chamber relate to the tomb owner’s safe journey into the underworld. Due to the lack of recent published work on the chapel hall and the deterioration of its paintings, the tomb of Pairy is in dire need of proper, comprehensive study.