Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2026
Re-Imagining Church as a Spiritual Family, Abraham Acosta-Newball
Faith, Formation, and Formalization: Entrepreneurship Development Among Women in Ghana, Patricia Adams-Williams
Turn on the Light of Life(TLL) Pastoral Theology for Integrated Mental and Spiritual Health in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Perspective, Leulekal Akalu Alemu
The Reconnection Experience: A Black Pastor's Journey Back to God and Self, Lindsay McGhee Alexander
Body Wonder: Helping Women Discover the Wonder of God in Their Female Forms, Kristin Marie Antil
The Flow of Holiness: A Theology of Grace and Differentiation for Congregational Formation, Paul David Bravard
Prodigal Daughters: The Crisis Facing Generation Z Women, Kristin Brouwer
Silent Struggles: The Hidden Burden of Depression Among Black Single Mothers in Ghana, Sonja Brown
Betrothed to Jesus: Embracing Uncertainty as the Key to a Lasting Romance, Kyle H. Chase
The Emmaus Conversation: A Cohort Model for Building Bridges Between LGBTQ+ Lived Experience and Church Leadership, Jon Ciccarelli
Near & Now: Everyday Encounters With God, Caleb Christian Cox
Sanctioned by God, Opposed by Man: The Denial of the Homiletic Practice of Women in the Pulpit by the Madison County Baptist Association of Churches, Linda Johnson Dunigan
"Let the Little Children Come to Me:" Examining the Importance of At-Home Discipleship and Spiritual Formation for Children Ages Zero to Three Years Old, Kamilah Kay Edwards
Black Americans' Interactions With Law Enforcement: The Black Church's Response, Shalanda Ehiozee
Flourishing in the Wilderness: Soul Care for the Disoriented, Disillusioned, and Deconstructing, Becky Frazier
Digging Deep: Food Sovereignty, Belonging & Community- A Systemic Approach, Julie Lynn Gullett
Embracing God's Call: The Case for the Ordination of Black Female Pastors Within the Church of God in Christ, Luquanda Hawkins
Good Grief: Implementing Solace and Support of Bereavement Ministry Within a Resource-Constrained Church in Chicago, Illinois, Celeste Haynes
Significant Women: From Spiritual Narratives to Modern Advocacy, Mary Melissa Henderson
The Table Between Us: Cultivating Intergenerational Discipleship and Belonging in the Local Church, James Irwin
S.T.A.R. Methodology: Semiotic Tracing, Attunement and Reframing, Debbie Jacobsen
The Importance of Mental Health Education in the Black Church: Exploring Mental Health and Trauma Through a Biblical Lens, Navita KJ Johnson-Belcher
Cultivating Belonging in Church Communities: A Repeatable Model for Small Groups, Clancy Z. Kiener
A Better Way: From Pyramids to Gardens: Recovering God's Design for Leadership, Accountability and Renewal, Tara Naomi Korpi
The New, New Song: Answering Decline in Mainline Communities of Faith, Daniel Garrett Kuckuck
Renewed: A Journey Toward Resilient and Relational Leadership, Molly Bradley LaCroix
Equip: Developing Confident, Christ-Centered Volunteers, Alyssa McLaughlin
Binding the Strongman: Understanding and Disarming Society's Anxious Systems, Jacob Eugene Osborne
Audacious Saints: A Spiritual Formation Journey Toward Freedom and Flourishing, Carroll Lane Parsons
No One Told Their Story: Acculturation, Faith Formation, and Belonging in Multicultural Congregations Led by African American Pastors, Alicia L. Partee
The Sabbath Journey: An Invitation for Pastors and Spiritual Leaders to Find Rest in God, Cody Daniel Ragland
Rhythms: Realigning to the Peaceable Kingdom, Todd A. Richards
The Political Posturing of the American Church and its Influence on American Government Policymaking, Kathleen Maria Shaw
Leadership Pathways Foundations: Developing Women in Alliance Missions, Melissa Lynne Singfiel
Spiritual Friendship: Addressing Clergy Loneliness and Isolation, Tyler Tankersley
Faith That Lasts: How Local Churches Can Support Families in Passing on Their Faith to Their Children, Andrew Corbyn Thompson
That's a Great Question! A Practical Guide to Engage Teens in Honest Conversations, Linda Van Voorst
Space, Belonging, and Formation in the Intergenerational Church, Tara Lynn Wolf
Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2025
Cultivating Millennial Engagement and Spiritual Formation in the Black Church for Leadership Development, Rufus Chambers III
Being the Beloved: Cultivating a Head to Heart Journey of Identity for Emerging Adults in Ministry and Leadership, Jennifer Clark
The Hospitality Challenge: Recovering a Biblical Method for Discipling Busy People, Kristopher Clifford
Unmoored: Answering Social Upheaval and Historical Forgetfulness, Carl Creasman
The Soul Journey: A Response to the Evangelical Exodus, Jerome T. Daley Jr.
Seven Portals of Feminine Formation: Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Gnostics, Kellie Wilder Daley
M3: Intensive Seminars for Advancing Microchurch Methodology and Ministry, Rick DeLaTorre
Wilderness & Wonder: Creating Compassionate Spaces for Those Who have Been Wounded and Forgotten by the Church, Tyler Dresbach
Good Neighbors Racial Healing Journey: Ministry of the Good Neighbors Racial Healing Initiative, Rev. Cameron Duncan
Blessed are the Single Ladies: How Marriage Normative Preaching Harms Single Women, Jamie Fiorino
Reimagining the Role of Women in the Church of Tomorrow, Adam Harbaugh
Inspire Leadership Transitions: Helping Non-Denominational Churches Navigate Senior Leadership Transitions, Andrew Heard
Blue Momma, Why are You so Blue: A Trauma-Informed Theological Approach to Systematically Oppressed Black Mothers in Memphis, Tennessee, Valerie Houston
Black Women Healing from Gender-Based Violence: Christ-Centered Approaches for Transformative Holistic Wellbeing, Tanya Jahwar
Biblical Women Reimagined A Devotional where Women's Voices are Heard, Natalie Karlson
Restoration for Pastors: Embodied Art, Prayers, and Poetry for Healing and Resilience, Bryan H. Kim
Whole Broken People Wholeness of Life at All Ages, Brenda K. Lewis
Wholehearted Leadership: Equipping Clergy for Healthy Leadership, Nicole McClurg
Equip Life on Purpose, Michael T. Morgan
Beloved Elder: The Spiritual Journey of Aging, Elizabeth Nielsen
Sexism in African and African-American Pentecostalism: A Black Liberation Perspective, Evelyn G. Okeke
Remain: Holistic Transformation for Spiritually and Developmentally Mature Global Ministry Leaders in Late Midlife, Nicole Paschall
A Paradigm Shift in Disciple Making and Church Administration: Administrating Ministry Programs with a Knowledge Management System, Patrick Patterson
Creation of a Pastor Care Team For Pacific District Mennonite Brethren Pastors, Randolf Mark Reiswig
Forming the Blessed Alliance: Spiritual Formation for Mutual Leadership in the Church, Erin Richer
Canine-Assisted Spiritual Care Handbook: Integrating Facility Dogs Into Professional Chaplaincy Practice, Ann M. Snowberger
A.R.C.hitecture for Mission: Prototyping Pathways to Renew the Heart of the Church, David Sunde
A Jesus Seminary: More Than a Classroom, Jeff Thorp
Elder as Disciplemaker: God’s Strategy for World Change, Dan Turis
Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers to Church Attendance And Ministry Engagement Between Millenials and Baby Boomers in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lavoris Williams
Dissertations / Project Portfolios from 2024
Story, Senses, Community and Fun: Teaching the Bible as Christ Centric Story for the Local Church, Adam Barton
No Leaders but the Laity: Equipping, Educating, and Training Laypeople to Lead the Local Church, Christian Bass
A Liturgy for Wholeness Culture Shaping Practices for Flourishing in Ministry, Mike Bellanti
DNA-- Do You Know Who You Are? A Curriculum for Mentors of Emerging Adult Young Women, Cristina Joy Davis
Honoring the Other: The Imago Dei as a Foundational Doctrine for How the Church Treats the Marginalized, Brett A. Desper
The Church in-between Raising Up Leaders in the Liminal Context at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Peter Dunn
Hybrid Faith: a Study on the Impact of Digital Technology on Church Communication During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Gertrude Dzirasa-Payne
Project Portfolio: Spiritual Sexuality a Guidebook for Parents, Kelly Edmiston
Sexuality and Service: The Intersectionality to the Black Church Serving the LBGTQIA+ Community, Kwaun Felton
Project Portfolio: Stronger Together Virtual Clergy Groups in Small Congregations, John Fillmore
EPIC Preaching: Making Sermons More Participatory and Experiential to Maximize Engagement, Retention, and Transformation, Zach Fitzpatrick
Project Portfolio: Conflict Devotional-journal, Keith Lashawn Garrett Sr
The United Churches of America: Post-Denominationalism, Theocracy, and Justice Systems, Tyler Joshua Green
Fostering Collaborative Partnerships Through Clear Communication Strategies: A Foster Care Model, Cheryl E. Haskins
Incarnational Discipleship: Inquiry into the Need for for Cross-Shaped Discipleship and Cruciform Spiritual Formation in Charismatic Churches in a Post-Christendom Culture, Wayland Henderson
Project Portfolio: That We May Be One...Unifying as the Body of Christ in a Divided World, Colleen Hurley-Bates
Stop Feeding the Homeless: a Theological and Theoretical Examination of Reconsidering Homeless Aid Through Informed Collaboration With Faith-based Organizations, Marci Lynn Jackson
A Triage and Case Management Approach to Membership Management Prioritizing Soul Treatment, Dwayne K. Jones
Befriending Doubt: Finding Freedom and Belonging in the Face of Uncertainty, Jana Koh
Carriers of the Cloak: Six Steps for Christian Chaplains to Grow as Humble Leaders and Healthy Servants, John Gabriel Lawson
How Does Therapy Impact African American Christians?, Suzette Theresa Law
Always Christmas, But Never Winter: A Guided Companion for the Season of Advent, John Lemons
Project Portfolio: From Here to Home: a Proven Pathway From Visitor to Member in Our Church Community, Leon Mckenzie
A Resilient Faith: Lessons for the Church From Church Leavers, Carol McLaughlin
Project Portfolio: Connecting Women With God Through Reflective Spiritual Practices, Victoria Niebrugge
Examining the Synergy Between the Marketplace and the Church in Ghana: Strategies for Enhancing Socio-Economic Development, Grace Opuni-Darko
A Theological Exposé: a Microcosmic Review of the Relationship Between the Black Male and the Black Church in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Danielle L. Paul