Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University / The purpose of this dissertation is to describe the life and ministry of Dr. Ralph Washington Sockman. The method of conducting research for this study is through personal discussion with Dr. Sockman, the reading of his published books, the reading of his sermons, and through personal interviews with many of his associates. For purposes of effective organization the dissertation has been divided into three main parts, namely; (1) "A Biographical Survey" (Chapters II through IV), (2) "The Christ Church Ministry" (Chapters V through VII), and (3) "The ministry to the World" (Chapters VIII through X) [TRUNCATED]