Interpreting Values Cross-Culturally “With Special Reference to Insulting People!”

1979 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Karl J. Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
In Christ ◽  
Acts Of God

This essay approaches communication from an unexpected quarter — insults. In the final analysis communicating the Gospel involves communicating the mighty acts of God in Christ within the context of values. Since insults are directly related to cultural values, they become important to those concerned with effective communication of the Gospel. Dr. Franklin explains how by identifying the various components of values they can be judged vis-à-vis supernatural values, aiding the communicator in knowing which values need “conversion”.

Article Review

1970 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 338-348
Author(s):  
N. H. G. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Theological Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Religious Thought ◽  
The World ◽  
Theological School ◽  
In Christ

The purpose of this paper is to take account of the contribution to religious thought of Professor Nels F. S. Ferré with special reference to two fairly recent books, Reason in Religion and The Living God of Nowhere and Nothing. For more than a quarter of a century Dr Ferré has occupied a prominent place in the field of theological education in the United States, first at Andover Newton Theological School and for the last few years at Parsons College; and by articles and books he has proved himself a most prolific writer. By and large, moreover, he has persistently evinced an evangelical concern to be faithful to the fulness of the Christian Gospel, so that if by chance, at this point or that, he is deemed to have fallen short, that has certainly happened, not by intention, but in spite of it, by the logical development of his presuppositions. In a much earlier book he offered his readers a choice, ‘either a staggering faith beyond our wildest imagination, centred in God, or else the darkness of description, explaining nothing’ and there is no doubt which alternative he himself preferred. ‘Feeding back modern man his own thoughts and feelings will not nourish him. He must be helped to see and to accept the truth that saves.’ ‘Unless “God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself” in a historically factual way, without all cavil or equivocation, I know no Gospel for mankind.’

Latin American Studies in the Economics Curriculum, with Special Reference to Teaching Material

1945 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Henry W. Spiegel
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Latin American ◽  
American Studies ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
General Tendency ◽  
Latin American Studies ◽  
College Curriculum ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
University Level

The present article is concerned (1) with an evaluation of the place of Latin American studies in the economics curriculum on the college or university level and (2) with a review of the principal publications which are available for organized studies in Latin American economics. The correlation of both topics and their combination in one article does not require an elaborate justification for those who are acquainted with the development and growth of new subjects in the college curriculum. Organized studies, i. e., new courses, develop chiefly under the influence of two factors: available teaching personnel and available teaching material. It goes without saying that these factors operate, or should operate, only as manifestations of a more general tendency which assigns to the new subject its rank and place in a systematic order of cultural values.

Redemption Applied

2020 ◽  
pp. 496-513
Author(s):  
J. Todd Billings
Keyword(s):  
Union With Christ ◽  
Lively Discussion ◽  
Reformed Tradition ◽  
Considerable Debate ◽  
In Christ ◽  
Scriptural Exegesis ◽  
To Come ◽  
Acts Of God ◽  
Gradual Transformation

Union with Christ is a crucial theme for Reformed soteriology with far-reaching implications in numerous areas, including the theology of the covenant, the sacraments, eschatology, and the outworking of the doctrine of grace as justification and sanctification in Christ. Through engagement with scriptural exegesis and the refining of various catholic and characteristically Reformed elements, a Reformed doctrine of union with Christ has much to offer to the broader theological and ecclesial discussion. Rather than reducing salvation to simply a forensic act or a gradual transformation, the Reformed tradition holds together God’s forensic declaration with the Spirit’s indwelling, transformative work. Rather than approaching the various acts of God in salvation as temporal stages for human ascent to God, God’s electing action unfolding in justification, adoption, sanctification, glorification are ‘manifestations’ of union with Christ. Rather than reducing salvation to a purely vertical or purely horizontal affair, the Reformed hold together communion with God in Christ with covenantal, reconciled communion with others who are adopted into his household. This cluster of topics continues to generate considerable debate and development in contemporary biblical and theological circles, and promises to be an area for lively discussion for years to come.

Missional Discipleship in the Public Sphere: With Special Reference to Lordship, Followership and Christlikeness in the Concept of Public Discipleship

2021 ◽  
pp. 026537882110624
Author(s):  
Guichun Jun
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
In Christ ◽  
Ontological Foundation ◽  
The Public Sphere

Missional discipleship is more than a movement seeking a new methodological and strategic mission paradigm. Missional discipleship is the essence of Christianity concerning the ontological foundation for the prime reason for existence as believers and the epistemological lens to see the world from the perspective of transformed values in Christ. In other words, missional discipleship requires acknowledging the lordship of Christ by demonstrating the ontological embodiment of who Christ is and epistemological resemblance by perceiving the reality as Christ does. These radical transformations in both ontological and epistemological areas can enable believers to authentically follow Christ as disciples and demonstrate Christlikeness in all spheres of their existence as missionaries. Christlike attributes and qualities are progressively cultivated in believers lives as they conform to the image of Christ, and the most profound nature of Christlikeness is holiness. Missional discipleship provides a platform to expand the concept of Christlikeness as holiness from the personal dimension to the public dimension to overcome the privatisation of discipleship and Christian religious dualism polarising things into the categories of the sacred and secular.

Improving communication with referring oncologists (RO): Indiana University experience.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (30_suppl) ◽  
pp. 276-276
Author(s):  
Neda Hashemi-Sadraei ◽  
Maitri Kalra ◽  
Olumide B. Gbolahan ◽  
Anthony Michel Betbadal ◽  
Sara Grethlein
Keyword(s):  
Final Analysis ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Clinic Visit ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Indiana University ◽  
Iatrogenic Complications ◽  
Communication Goals ◽  
Day Of The Week ◽  
University Experience ◽  
Referring Physicians

276 Background: Poor communication between referring physicians and consultants can lead to disruptions in continuity of care, unnecessary testing, and iatrogenic complications. We sought to identify the barriers to effective communication between Indiana University Simon Cancer Center (IUSCC) oncologists and ROs. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed communication surrounding the visits of consecutive new oncology patients (pt) to IUSCC during Dec 2017 and Jan 2018. Demographics, diagnoses, RO’s information, and IUSCC physician’s information were recorded from the electronic medical record (EMR). ROs were contacted and a questionnaire was administered about timeliness, methods, and satisfaction with the communication. Results: A total of 110 new pt consultations were undertaken during the study period. There were 9 self-referrals, 69 interfacility referrals from the IU Health system, and 32 referrals by community RO. We were able to reach 27 community ROs, and their comments were included in the final analysis. RO interviews revealed that 78% had received notes (21 of 27 visits). Median time from pts’ clinic visit at IUSCC to ROs receiving a note was 2.5 days (range, 0-38 days). Five (25%) notes were received on the same day of consultation, and 10 (50%) were received within 2-7 days from pt visit. Of 18 traditionally dictated notes, 16 (89%) were received by ROs. Of 9 EMR typed notes, 5 (55%) were received by ROs. Only 62% of ROs received notes when their information was missing in the EMR. Based on feedback from ROs, effective communication was defined as communication within 7 days from pt visit. Ineffective communication was seen mostly on Mondays, followed by Fridays (75% and 50%, respectively). Conclusions: Effective communication was achieved in 75% of consultations. Effective communication was impacted by the day of the week, accuracy of RO information in the EMR, and the method of note documentation. Correcting ineffective communication can be explored through improvement of both human factors (ex.reinforcement of timely communication goals with physicians) and system factors (ex. Improving the accuracy of RO data in the EMR). Checklists, audits and other process analytics may help overcome the barriers identified.

From Shame to Honor: A Theological Reading of Romans for Honor-Shame Contexts

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayson Georges
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Christian Theology ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
In Christ ◽  
Honor And Shame

Honor and shame are pivotal cultural values for most non-Western Christians and yet are widely neglected in Christian theology. This article interprets Paul's epistle to the Romans, long interpreted according to Western individualistic concerns, according to the cultural notions of honor and shame to reformulate traditional theological categories. Theologizing from Romans in light of honor and shame reveals God as the honorable Creator and Covenanter, sin as shame and dishonor, salvation as honor and glory in Christ, and ethics as adopting God's code of honor. In closing, this article presents an analysis of ministry efforts to incorporate such an honor-shame theology, and suggestions for future directions.

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