Thesis (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Includes abstract and vita. "September 2002." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 135-140).

Thesis (D.Min.)--Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 2003. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 188-190).

This thesis comprises a survey and analysis of the 'formation' of students, as part of the curriculum, in theological institutions. It contends that students attending institutions that are heterogeneous in terms of denominations, culture, and gender are not impaired in their formation; on the contrary there are great benefits to be derived from such an environment. This survey has been conducted by means of literature research on formation in North America, Asia and Africa, and personal interviews with staff and students of the Pietermaritzburg Cluster of Theological Institutions that consists of St Joseph's Theological Institute at Cedara, The School of Theology (University of Natal-Pietermaritzburg) and The Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa. The thesis briefly examines the history of formation from a Christian theological perspective. A cross section of institutions is taken and their various approaches to formation noted. Three issues are addressed namely: ecumenical, multicultural and gender questions. This thesis proposes that these issues are integrated through reflection on the image of God and the faith community of God. The formators' task revolves around the students' identity in their context. This identity includes three dominant aspects - identity in relation to God, in relation to self, and in relation to society. A practical approach such as mentoring is suggested. The pastoral identity of the graduate is anticipated as it pertains to the role of ordained women and particularly the changing status of clergy in a postmodem world. The thesis concludes that if the outcome of formation is the integration and establishment of an individual's identity in relation to the image of God, self and community then a heterogeneous theological institution is an enriching environment. / Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2003.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of spiritual experiences, spiritually maturity, and the interaction of spiritual experience and maturity above the additive effects of separate effects, on the engagement in health-promoting behaviors (personal development, sense of purpose, self-awareness and satisfaction; health responsibility; participation in regular exercise and meal patterns; close relationships; and stress management). This study was important because there is a deficit in the literature investigating the effects of spiritual experience and maturity on wellness behaviors.The study's sample consisted of 241 volunteers from various religious and nonreligious groups in a medium sized Midwestern town. Participants completed a battery of questionnaires, including the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, Index of Core Spiritual Experiences, the Spiritual Maturity subscale of the Spiritual Experience Index- Revised, and a demographic questionnaire. The combination of spiritual experience and spiritual maturity, with demographic variables held constant, was significant and accounted for 22% of the variance in health-promoting behaviors. Results showed that spiritual experience is a significant predictor of health-promoting behaviors. Spiritual maturity and the interaction between spiritual experience and spiritual maturity were not significantly related to health-promoting behaviors. / Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Institute for Worship Studies, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-130).

Thesis (D.W.S.)--Institute for Worship Studies, 2004. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 200-210).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2005. / Includes abstract and vita. "May 2005." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 220-225).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Ashland Theological Seminary, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 289-296).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Notre Dame, 2007. / Thesis directed by Nathan D. Mitchell for the Department of Theology. "April 2007." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 274-287).

Thesis (M.A.)--International School of Theology, 1991. / Abstract. "Two magazine articles ..." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-54).