Sewanee: School of Theology Theses : Recent submissions
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"A Dream of Common Prayer"?: A Case Series of Eucharistic Prayers in Their Context
(University of the South, 2021-05)The idea of common prayer has been a guiding framework since the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. The emphasis on common, or standard, prayer has been affirmed to the present day, though the meaning of common has varied ... -
"THE FORMATIONAL AND PASTORAL ASPECTS OF LITURGICAL CHANGE"
(University of the South, 2021-04)This project undertakes the premise that any liturgical change should be preceded by and accompanied with well-considered and thoughtful formation as well as a pastoral sensibility to those experiencing the change. A study ... -
The Old Testament Shaping the Book of Revelation
(University of the South, 2021-04)It would be inadequate to read the book of Revelation without considering the Old Testament traditions that influenced its content. As Revelation contains more Old Testament allusions than the rest of New Testament books, ... -
The Non-Kenotic Christology of William Porcher Dubose: A Response to Francis J. Hall
(University of the South, 2021-05)In the late nineteenth century, General Theological Seminary professor Francis J. Hall claimed that University of the South professor and fellow Anglican, William Porcher DuBose, subscribed to a kenotic Christology. The ... -
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAINT JAMES SCHOOL OF MARYLAND
(University of the South, 2021-03)This project is a historical analysis of the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Saint James School, established in 1842 at "Fountain Rock'' plantation in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. It starts ... -
The Midrash of Law and Legend: Applying Jewish Interpretive Methods to Christian Preaching of the Hebrew Bible
(University of the South, 2021-03)Christian preachers often find the scriptures Jews and Christians hold in common difficult to preach on Sunday morning for many reasons. Whether they fear crossing over into supersessionism, believe that their congregants ... -
Teaching Wesleyan Grace in a Fractured Post-Modern Church in Central Appalachia
(University of the South, 2020-09)The United Methodist church in Central Appalachia--Holston Annual Conference in particular-- is a fractured, multi-cultural, multi-theological entity. This project is an effort to recognize the disparate ideologies ... -
A School of Charity: The Formative Dimension of the Holy Eucharist for Ministry and Mission
(University of the South, 2020-05)This paper provides a theoretical and practical basis for teaching the meaning of holy eucharist in the parish. The approach is Anglican, inspired by the liturgical movement as expressed in the 1979 book of common prayer. ... -
Caught by an 'Evil Infection': Postbellum Conflict in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina over the Role of African Americans in the Life of the Church
(University of the South, 2020-05)This thesis, which is divided into five chapters, chronicles attempts within the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina to provide ministry to African Americans over the course of the nineteenth century, with particular focus ... -
Overqueering the Gospel: Toward a Homiletical Theology of Boundary Dissolution
(University of the South, 2020-05)This thesis examines the work of queer theologian Patrick Cheng and renowned homiletician Fred Craddock in order to establish a queer homiletic. Both Cheng and Craddock enjoin their readers to the work of boundary dissolution. ... -
The Monastery and the Minivan: Accessible Monastic Practices in the Tradition of the Desert Fathyers and Mothers
(University of the South, 2020-05)The purpose of this little reflection is to offer a humble sort of middle way; a series of contemplative monastic practices intended to be accessible to seekers from all walks of life who desire to move beyond a systematic ... -
Locus Iste: Sacred Space as Sacrament
(University of the South, 2020-05)The church often values church buildings simply in terms of their functionality, yet some individuals go beyond this and treat buildings as in some way inherently sacred. This thesis explores the possibilities of understanding ... -
Singing a common song: Hymnal revision in a liturgical, contemporary, and ecumenical context
(University of the South, 2020-05)This thesis addresses the topic of hymnal revision in the context of liturgical churches by proposing a methodology that takes into account both historical developments in the field of hymnology and recent concerns regarding ... -
Behold what you are, become what you receive: Preaching as Catechesis
(University of the South, 2020-05)Both scholarly studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that the average American churchgoer would not perform well on a religious literacy test. The historical reasons for this decline in religious knowledge are numerous, ... -
Harkening to the Sound: The Influence of a Clergyperson's Vocal Code on the Homiletical Message with Recommendations for Transplanted Preachers
(University of the South, 2020-05)In the field of homiletics, attention is given to structure, content, and delivery, but previous work has often neglected to consider how the sound of a clergyperson’s voice impacts the message the audience hears. In the ... -
Serving at the Eucharist, the Effect on Lay Leaders
(University of the South, 2020-05)Ultimately, we as the church, and as a clergy of the church, hope to expand the Kingdom of God. One way to do so is to involve more people, more deeply in their church community. It is reasonable to think that if the ... -
In Defense of a Comparative Theological Assessment of Selected Orders of the Church in the Province of the West Indies and the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas
(University of the South, 2020-05)The Church of the Province of the West Indies (CPWI) and the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) have begun the process of ecumenical engagement as encouraged by the Lambeth Conference of the Anglican ... -
Priestly formation in the Anglican Church in Malawi: A History and Analysis of Theological Education/Training
(University of the South, 2020-05)With the opening of Leonard Kamungu Theological College (LKTC) the Anglican Church in Malawi's desire to have its clergy formed at an Anglican college and within an Anglican ethos, following the tradition of the Universities ... -
Covenant Theology, Baptism, and the Anglican Tradition
(University of the South, 2020-05)This thesis explores the history, theology and practical application of the Reformed covenantal theological heritage, with both its legacy and future in the Anglican and Episcopal tradition. It will survey both ... -
In defense of the development of Augustine's doctrine of grace
(University of the South, 2019-12)Augustine contributed to Christian thought with some pivotal works that have developed Christian doctrine. His works continue to be relevant today in theology and Christian practice. He responded to some of the main ...
