CHRISTOLOGY AS AN AFFIRMATION OF BICULTURAL IDENTITY: TOWARD EMBRACING THE IMAGO DEI IN BICULTURAL PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES
dc.contributor.author | Steele, Leonor Esther | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-05-29T13:07:45Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-05-29T13:07:45Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10898/13885 | |
dc.description | 2024 | |
dc.description.abstract | LEONOR E. STEELE CHRISTOLOGY AS AN AFFIRMATION OF BICULTURAL IDENTITY: TOWARD EMBRACING THE IMAGO DEI IN BICULTURAL PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES Under the direction of ROB N. NASH, JR., Ph.D. This thesis offers a theological analysis of the nature of Jesus, the profound symbolism of the Eucharist, and the intricate concept of Imago Dei in order to explore the nature of bicultural identity in the United States (U.S.). The thesis opens with an introduction to the topic of social identity and categorization in the U.S. The thesis also analyzes the Council of Chalcedon’s definition of Jesus, offering insights into our understanding of His nature, which is both divine and human. Then, it discusses the significance of the Eucharist or communion, highlighting its central role in Christian worship and its symbolic representation of the sacrifice of Jesus. The Eucharist highlights the dual role of the communion as a foundation of community as well as individual relations with God. Additionally, the study dives into various interpretations of the Imago Dei, a concept deeply embedded in Christian theology that posits that humans are created in the image and likeness of God. The culmination of the study brings together these diverse threads, providing a deeper understanding of bicultural identity through the lens of Christ. | |
dc.publisher | Mercer University | |
dc.subject | Theology | |
dc.subject | Bicultural, Chalcedon, Christology, Eucharist, Imago Dei, Social Identity | |
dc.title | CHRISTOLOGY AS AN AFFIRMATION OF BICULTURAL IDENTITY: TOWARD EMBRACING THE IMAGO DEI IN BICULTURAL PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES | |
dc.type | dissertation | en_US |
dc.date.updated | 2024-04-17T22:07:49Z | |
dc.language.rfc3066 | en | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2024-05-29T13:07:46Z | |
dc.contributor.department | McAfee School of Theology | |
dc.description.advisor | Nash, Robert N. | |
dc.description.committee | Parker, Angela N. | |
dc.description.committee | Massey, Karen G. | |
dc.description.committee | Deloach, C. Gregory | |
dc.description.degree | M.T.S. |
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