Constitutions

This thesis aims at furthering our understanding of the constitutional structures and processes of sui generic associations such as the European Union. The thesis argues that the problematical constitutionalisation of the European Union has highlighted the limitations of the pol…

This dissertation explores the problem of constitution-making under conditions of deep disagreement over the underlying norms and ultimate goals of the state. Constitution-making is perceived as a high-stakes moment in which the polity's commitments and definitions are entrenche…

Prophetic preaching is essential to the life of the Church and in the life of the Redemptorists, who are called to preach the Good News to the abandoned, especially the poor. It is established that prophetic preaching is challenging and many preachers are hesitant to preach a pr…

This dissertation examines rhetorical and historical issues of the two Japanese constitutions, the Meiji constitution (1889 − 1946) and the postwar constitution (1946 −). It examines a rhetorical issue of how persuasive narratives ground a constitution. It also examines a histor…

The Christian education of children plays a significant role in the life of the Church. It not only forms the minds and consciences of individuals, but also serves as the main means of passing on the faith to the next generation. In the earliest centuries of the Church, the fait…