Theological Seminary

The role of dual anthropology in theistic evolutionist systems : an analysis and assessment

Razmerita, Gheorghe (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2006-03)

Triggered by the insistence of some theistic evolutionist models on the indispensability for their systems of an anthropogenesis containing the idea of the infusion of an immortal soul into an evolved pre-human body, this ...

A Missiological model for cross-cultural mission to Chakma Buddhists in Mizoram, India : a case study

Fanai, Lalrokima (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-10)

In this study, I aimed to develop a missiological model that could assist Adventist missionaries in evangelizing Chakma Buddhists in Mizoram. To reach the research goal, I first investigated the Chakma worldview, religious ...

A Contextualized Adventist model for reaching Orthodox Christians in Northern Ethiopia : a case study of converts from the Orthodox Christianity with Muslim background

Awoke, Aytegeb Berhanu (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-11)

Ethiopia officially accepted Christianity in the 4th century. Though 1,700 years have passed since then, Orthodoxy remains strong. Ethiopia is one of the few ancient Christian countries in Africa that survived the expansion ...

Impact of an Adventist television channel in the North Philippine Union Conference : a case study

Sarmiento, Joel Lugtu (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-10)

This study assessed the possible impact of Hope Channel Philippines (HCP) broadcast on its Adventist viewers. This mixed-method study used a survey with 384 respondents and 8 participants for the in-depth interview and 8 ...

Developing a cycle of training for local church elders in Masbate in Central Visayan Conference, Philippines

Pantaleon, Dianito Pilapil (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-09)

In the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, the success of local church leadership is highly reliant on the church elders. The shortage of pastors required to oversee each local church is a primary concern. Many local church ...

The Culture of giving of overseas Filipino Adventist members and its effect on tithing in the Seventh-day Adventist church

Pagunsan, Samson S. (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-11)

The tithing system is God’s way to finance His work on earth. God’s people primarily carry it out as members of His church. The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church follows this principle and has made policies for its ...

Reaching radio listeners in Northeastern Mindanao Mission, Philippines : a case study

Arellano, Jerson P. (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-09)

God uses radio to spread the Gospel with speed and urgency to the world. Radio crosses many barriers. It penetrates all classes of people. These facts are also true for the radio evangelism in the Northeastern Mindanao ...

Overcoming cultural prejudice of the Seventh-day Adventist members in Bacolod City to facilitate cross-cultural mission

Carado, Rafael J. (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-11)

This study aimed to develop a strategy on how to overcome cultural prejudices among Adventist members in Bacolod City to reach people from other cultures. Bacolod is a highly urbanized city where various ethnic groups ...

The doctrine of the human nature of Christ : developments of the views regarding the human nature of Jesus Christ within the Seventh-day Adventist Church between 1957 and 1988

Jee, Sang-hoon (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2010-02)

The main purpose of this study is to trace and describe the historical developments of the (three major) views regarding the human nature of Jesus Christ with the Seventh-day Adventist Church between 1957 and 1988. ...

Predestination according to the views of James Arminius and John Wesley

Domocmat, Lowel J. (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2010-09)

This study employed the historical and theological method of investigation, which is geared to ascertain the predestination views of James Arminius and John Wesley and their similarities and differences toward postulating ...

A historical-theological evaluation of John Wesley's understanding of human free-will and the prevenient grace of God : an Adventist perspective

Mamarimbing, Ronell Ike (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2012-10)

Some people assume that the Adventists’ understanding of free-will and prevenient grace originated from John Wesley’s soteriology. This study is to evaluate John Wesley’s concept of the issue based on the perspective of ...

The PAROKET motif of the tabernacle and its importance for the atonement : an exegetical-thematic study

Edmond, Sénèque (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-02)

This study aims to illuminate the פָּרכֶֹת motif of the tabernacle and its importance for the atonement system. The method chosen for the study is an exegetical-thematic analysis of the פָּרכֶֹת texts of Exodus and ...

The Eschatological time of trouble of Daniel 12:1 : an intertextual analysis and theological implications

Tarigan, Alponso (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-09)

Although scholars are in a consensus to see the presence of the time of tribulation provided in Dan 12:1, they have various interpretations on the historical settings of the time of trouble in its historical stage. There ...

Burial rituals of Jacob and Joseph in the Hebrew Bible : its historical and theological implications

Guirguis, Youssry Lawandy Mikhael (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-01)

The Hebrew Bible (Gen 49:29-50: 14; 22-26; Exod 13: 17-22; Josh 24:29-33) records the burial rituals of Jacob and Joseph. Studies regarding Jacob and Joseph have focused mainly on their roles as patriarchs of faith. For ...

Touch ministry for visitors in a Korean Adventist church through foot massage : a multiple case study

Park, Sang He (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-02)

Many people believe that the significance of communication is like the importance of breathing. Delivering the Gospel happens through various forms of communication. Jesus met people and showed His love and compassion ...

Inauguration or Day of Atonement : the cleansing of the heavenly things in Hebrews 9:23

Najoan, Jemmy C. (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-02)

The Function of analogy to interpret the biblical records of the person and works of God : a hermeneutical and methodological approach

Blanco, Marcos (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-03)

The doctrine of God has been one of the most controversial topics in theology over the last two decades. The right way to interpret the language used in the Bible to describe God’s being and attributes is at the center ...