This document is composed of two sections. The first part is the Exhibition Thesis, which proposes that the use of dialectic models of design and juxtaposition in curation and content can provide context, perspective, and deeper reflection in the visitor, activating well-informe…
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This thesis considers the blackface holiday figure of Zwarte Piet, part of the Sinterklaas holiday tradition in the Netherlands, within a context of political unrest and broader questioning of institutional racism. It examines how an annual festival and parade connects to commun…
We examine how teachers approach stem cell research (SCR) as a controversial religio-scientific issue, and how theologians derive rulings in SCR. We also examine the contradictions teachers have regarding religio-scientific aspect of SCR. Two observations were the igniters of th…
The question of whether the door of ijtihad, is open, closed, or ever did close, has been around for centuries. The answer to this question is crucial for our times. The research will present a chronological overview of the historical development of the concept of ijtihad, how i…
Americans crave harmony and agreement in civic life, yet conflict and argument are vital to the success of the nation. The ability to resolve civic disputes demands an informed, active, and rhetorically capable people. This study examines the extent to which conflict and controv…