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The refugee situation has reached alarming proportions in Kenya. Though there have been historical and sociological studies focusing on the problem, a biblical theological reflection has not been done. This work will provide a biblical theological response to the problem based o…

The relationships connecting women, war and peace are shifting and tangled. For instance, at this current political juncture, third wave feminism proudly melds scholarly critique, political activism and playful forms of femininity, and the conservative Bush administration claims…

Forests throughout the world continue to be in danger as a result of human activity. Although the average rate of deforestation has recently slowed, in some countries the rate of forest degradation remains high. Currently, numerous management efforts are underway to address this…

Human Rights in Contemporary Islamic Thought is an experiment in comparative religious ethics. I analyze the writings of Sayyid Qutb, Abul A'la Maududi, and Abdolkarim Soroush to show how a range of Islamic thought contributes to the cross-cultural dialogue necessary for the pro…

Exilic Cubans, as a people, are not "saved," a fact made evident by our hostility toward Resident Cubans, a hostility they share with us. Salvation is understood in this dissertation as reconciliation, both with the Deity and with each other. Reconciliation can take place only w…

This dissertation recovers the option for the poor as central to Christian identity and suggests how to integrate it into the practices of Christians in the United States. I ask: What is the preferential option for the poor today? Is the U.S. middle-class identity in conflict wi…