Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1968. / Vita. Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 174-176).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity International University, 2000. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 236-245).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity International University, 2000. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 236-245).

John Wilbur Chapman was one of the most prominent clergymen, church leaders and revivalists of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. More than sixty million people attended his evangelistic campaigns worldwide. A study of his contributions shows that he dominated the evangelical landscape of America from 1906 to 1918. His campaigns in Canada and his subsequent world tours helped his fame spread internationally. The objective of the dissertation was to find out whether Chapman’s contributions to Evangelicalism were as strong as indicated by his reputation during his day and if he should be remembered only as a secondary figure in revivalism. Historians have treated Chapman mostly as one of Dwight L. Moody’s assistants and as a lesser colleague to some of Moody’s lieutenants. If Chapman was significant, why did his name disappear from historical research and why was he relegated to a lesser position than his accomplishments deserved? What were Chapman’s contributions and how far did he advance revivalism? The research conducted in this dissertation represents a decade of analysing archival materials, primary sources and secondary sources, including journals and newspaper articles. What was discovered was that J. Wilbur Chapman was more significant to the history of Evangelicalism than previously noted. An investigation of his work has reinforced an understanding of the concepts and techniques of later nineteenth-century evangelism and it has also revealed his contributions to the trajectory of revivalism. The study of Chapman's work also illuminates aspects of holiness, dispensationalism and social welfare during the Victorian and post-Victorian era.

ABSTRACT A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION’S MINISTRY OF EQUIPPING EVANGELISTS VIA THE AMSTERDAM CONFERENCES Brian David Bohannon, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017 Chair: Dr. Adam W. Greenway Chapter 1 articulates the research problem and identifies the intent to analyze the three international conferences for itinerant evangelists that the BGEA convened in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The thesis contends that in equipping evangelists via the Amsterdam conferences, the BGEA prioritized the calling of the evangelist and the gospel message, and that this contribution is significant in light of a proclivity to emphasize methods in evangelism. Chapter 2 is a biography of Billy Graham. This biography shows that Billy Graham contributed to world evangelization and demonstrated that one of his contributions to global evangelism is his work of equipping evangelists worldwide. Consequently, the biography prepares the reader for an examination of the BGEA’s ministry of equipping evangelists via the three Amsterdam conferences. Chapter 3 covers Amsterdam ’83 and Amsterdam ’86. Concerning Amsterdam ’83 this chapter evaluates the evangelist’s role as a preacher of the gospel, concentrates on his spiritual walk with God, and analyzes his equipping ministry. Regarding Amsterdam ’86 this chapter investigates the evangelist as a person, the evangelist’s message, and the various methods of evangelism. Chapter 4 covers Amsterdam 2000. This chapter focuses on the following nine themes: the need for Evangelism, the evangelist’s message, the Bible, Christ, the Savior, the mission of the gospel, the Holy Spirit and the evangelist, the evangelist’s personal holiness and spiritual walk God, the church and the evangelist, and the evangelist and the world. Chapter 5 concludes that the entire analysis demonstrates that in equipping evangelists via the Amsterdam conferences Billy Graham prioritized the calling of the evangelist and the gospel message, and that this contribution is significant in light of a proclivity to emphasize methods in evangelism. Finally, the chapter offers suggestions for further research.

Religion is a major institution in society and for many, affiliation with a religious group shapes the way they view the world and the way they interact with other formal and informal institutions within society. In addition, particular behaviors are present during the processes an individual goes through when deciding to leave or switch their religious affiliation.There are a variety of new affiliations that these disaffiliated individuals can make. One alternative religious group that disaffected members of the LDS Church (Mormons) can form a new affiliation with is Evangelical Christianity, often referred to as the "Born Again Movement". This pattern of switching from one sect to another is the most dramatic form of switching as both the LDS Church and Evangelical Christianity are exclusive in nature.By focusing on this unique and exclusive form of switching, from Mormonism to Evangelical Christianity, the various reasons for disaffiliation and subsequent conversion, and the processes involved in switching can be understood.

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on Feb 26, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Jay K. Dow. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Phil.) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

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