Divinity Theses: Recent submissions
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Re-constructing a Ukrainian Baptist understanding of the ecclesiological nature of associations of churches through dialogue with Paul S. Fiddes’ covenant ecclesiology
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-30) - ThesisThis thesis explores a Ukrainian Baptist understanding of the ecclesiological nature of associations of churches. The thesis re-constructs historical understanding of the nature of associations, maps the current perspective ... -
‘A Dei natura’ : a re-examination of Calvin’s doctrine of the divine attributes with particular reference to his exegetical works
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-30) - ThesisFrom at least the middle of the nineteenth century much scholarship on Calvin’s theology has taken the apparent omission of a locus on the divine attributes in his Institutio as evidence that he did not teach a doctrine ... -
Poor brides of Christ : distinctive forms of Franciscan mysticism in Bonaventure and Angela of Foligno
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-30) - ThesisThis thesis examines the distinctive nature of early Franciscan mystical theology. Working from Bernard McGinn and Kevin Hughes’ argument that there is little in Francis of Assisi’s own writings that can be considered ... -
Paul on the human vocation : a new explanation of Paul’s use of reason language in Rom 12.1 in the light of ancient philosophical tradition
(University of St Andrews, 2020-07-30) - ThesisWe propose a new explanation of Paul’s use of reason language in Romans 12.1 (λογικός) based on a fresh reading of philosophical traditions about the role of human beings in the cosmos. We argue that Rom 12.1 appeals to ... -
Church and politics in the theology of José Miguez-Bonino and Allan Boesak
(University of St Andrews, 1997-06-26) - ThesisSince the early 1970s, many Christians have come to the realisation that the churches world-wide have a profound impact on the shaping of a nation's socio-economic and political agenda. Issues and debates within the ...