M.A. in Religious Studies Project Summary by Myla Bravo | m.bravo@hji.edu Abstract This study examines the dynamics of peaceful coexistence and the limits of pluralism in Kidapawan City, a culturally and religiously diverse community composed primarily of Christian, Muslim, and Indigenous populations. While the city is generally perceived as stable and peaceful compared to other conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, underlying structural inequalities, differences in access to resources, and uneven patterns of participation continue to shape intergroup relations and perceptions of...

M.A. in Religious Studies Project Summary by Robert E. Mansur | r.mansur@hji.edu Introduction Transforming Community Life Through Vitalized Small Groups. This thesis presents various methods that, taken together, can transform small group life within faith communities and vitalize that life to such an extent that small group life can become a key tool in bringing about the establishment of God’s Kingdom of Heaven on earth, a world of spiritual maturity and social well-being for all. If this transformation is truly our aim, we must honestly examine whether our current methods...

Doctoral Dissertation Project by Wendweson Fikire | w.fikire@hji.edu

Doctoral Dissertation Project by Robert Bruce Clarke | r.clarke@hji.edu Abstract This research examined the development of intergenerational worship services that had begun the previous year by implementing a framework of six theological themes – mutuality, reciprocity, accommodation, interdependence, unity, and the divine, unique, cosmic value of every person, or equity. Intergenerational services intentionally sought to increase the closeness of members’ connection to God and to each other. Through obtaining 110 questionnaires from six generations in pre and post surveys as...

Doctoral Dissertation Project by Kalifa Fabrice Dembele | k.dembele@hji.edu Abstract This dissertation project is a deep examination of young African immigrants lived experiences in New York City, and particularly in the Bronx. Their socio-cultural, economical, and professional context marked by both vibrant communal life and persistent structural marginalization constitute a reality. The study explores how these young adults navigate complex migratory trajectories, shaped by displacement, disrupted family pathways, educational interruption, and fragmented identity formation...