| dc.contributor.author | Yeadon, Keith | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-07-06T19:27:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-07-06T19:27:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-11-19 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | archives.northwestu.edu/handle/nu/25030 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this paper is to explore the theological concept of humanity created in God's image as a context for a discussion of humans created as fully embodied persons that includes their sexuality, leading to the research question: is a leadership position within the Presbyterian Church (USA) a unique calling requiring specific human characteristics and excluding others? Presbyterians believe Jesus Christ calls individuals to ordained ministries. | en |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | Introduction -- Cultural background. The cultural question facing the Presbyterian Church (USA) ; 1978 Presbyterian Blue Book, Part I, Report ; Gay and lesbian ordination controversy is not unique to America -- Natural theology. The impact of natural theology ; Defining the terms ; Why is Karl Barth so important for this discussion? : a case in point ; The Brunner-Barth debate -- Image of God. The implications of humanity created in God's image ; Paul's vision of the natural world and human fallenness -- Qualifications for leadership. Christian leadership and prerequisite qualifications -- Conclusion | en |
| dc.format.extent | 125 pages | en |
| dc.format.medium | PDF | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Northwest University | en |
| dc.rights | This original work is protected by copyright. Copyright is retained by the author(s). Works may be viewed, downloaded, or printed, but not reproduced or distributed without author(s) permission. | en |
| dc.rights.uri | http://archives.northwestu.edu/page/copyright | en |
| dc.title | A History of, and Response to, Theological Thinking About Ordaining Gays and Lesbians in the Presbyterian Church (USA) | en |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts in Theology and Culture | en |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | en |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Northwest University | en |
| thesis.degree.discipline | College of Ministry | en |
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