Thesis (D. Min.)--Covenant Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-126).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Covenant Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-126).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Covenant Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract. Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-126).

Les églises rurales érigées entre le IXe et le début du XIe siècle sont relativement nombreuses en Languedoc méditerranéen. Le choix de ce territoire regroupant cinq anciens évêchés (Agde, Béziers, Lodève, Maguelonne et Narbonne) permet une meilleure compréhension de cette architecture, en s’appuyant sur un corpus qui regroupe trente-cinq monuments. Les édifices se distinguent par la forme simple de leur plan, composé d’une nef unique, terminée par un chevet quadrangulaire. Ce type architectural n’est pas propre à l’aire géographique étudiée puisqu’il s’observe, notamment, en Catalogne et en Croatie. Les recherches concernant les sanctuaires se sont tout d’abord développées dans le cadre régional par le biais des sociétés archéologiques et la mise en place de plusieurs chantiers de fouille. L’étude de ces constructions trouve un intérêt, sinon nouveau, du moins renouvelé par un essai d’approche de l’organisation du territoire durant le haut Moyen Âge, avec la notion de maillage paroissial ainsi que le rôle des églises parmi les différents phénomènes de polarisation de l’habitat (incastellamento et encellulement). L’étude précise de la structure rudimentaire des édifices laisse entrevoir l’impact des pratiques cultuelles sur la distribution des espaces et l’importance d’un élément architectonique : l’arc triomphal, support privilégié d’un décor sculpté, toujours discret. / Rural churches set up between the IXth and the beginning of the XIth century are relatively numerous in Mediterranean Languedoc. The choice of this area that brings together five old bishoprics enables a better understanding of this architecture, relying on a corpus of thirty-five monuments. These buildings are characterized by the simple shape of their plan, made up of an only nave, ended by a quadrangular chevet. This architectural style is not specific to the studied area, it is also observed in Catalonia and Croatia. Researches on sanctuaries first developed though regional archaeological associations and the setting up of several excavations. The study of these constructions finds a new interest through an approach of territory organization during the Early Middle Ages, with a notion of parish network as well as the role of churches among the numerous phenomena of housing concentration (incastellamento and cloistering). The accurate study of the rudimentary structure of these buildings lets us catch a glimpse of the impact of worship practices on space distribution and the importance of an architectonic element: the triumphal arch, preferred stand for sculptures, always discreet.

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The study explores the hypothesis that the New Testament contains a model of church planting that could assist in rural church planting. After reflecting on the ministry of Jesus as portrayed by Mark, the study continues to unpack the Base Christian Community model that emanates from the Brazilian context, before it proceeds to outline the socio-economic background of first-century Palestine. In the main chapter the text, namely Mark 1:35-45, is reflected on against the socio-economic background and through the grid of the Ecclesial Base Community (CEB) model. Having done the above the study concludes that people gravitate towards an individual (as seen in the case of Jesus) who promises an alternative to their experienced reality. This begins a community, which, for the purposes of this study, is the church. Thus, the pattern of developments that led to the emergence of the church after the Crucifixion provides us with a church-planting model. / New Testament / Thesis (M.Th.)

The study explores the hypothesis that the New Testament contains a model of church planting that could assist in rural church planting. After reflecting on the ministry of Jesus as portrayed by Mark, the study continues to unpack the Base Christian Community model that emanates from the Brazilian context, before it proceeds to outline the socio-economic background of first-century Palestine. In the main chapter the text, namely Mark 1:35-45, is reflected on against the socio-economic background and through the grid of the Ecclesial Base Community (CEB) model. Having done the above the study concludes that people gravitate towards an individual (as seen in the case of Jesus) who promises an alternative to their experienced reality. This begins a community, which, for the purposes of this study, is the church. Thus, the pattern of developments that led to the emergence of the church after the Crucifixion provides us with a church-planting model. / New Testament / Thesis (M.Th.)