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This document includes two parts. The first part is theoretical and focuses on the urgent need to engage young people in history museums and be inclusive of their perspectives on our cultural landscape. The theory discusses which categories of visitors comprise the youth visitor…

The dissertation falls into two parts. Part one deals with the Problem of Unity in Indonesian Society and its Christian Churches. The first chapter sets forth the Indonesian's major problem which is the unity of the nation amidst the astounding diversity of its political orienta…

Despite the fact that irredentism has been the cause of many interstate conflicts, surprisingly little is known about its origins. This dissertation explores two different aspects of irredentist behavior. First, why do certain states become focused on the goal of unifying their …

This thesis is an attempt to explore the Jordanian community of today with its multi-ethnic fusion and its social practices that often appear rooted in the past. It is an examination of what possible series of symbols could be formed from a collective view of the diverse ethnici…

Using a cascade model that builds upon Kuran's dual preference model, and developing an explanation for private identity formation, the dissertation provides a theory of how ethnic hatreds are endogenously produced by ethnic polarization. The explanation is then applied to ethni…

This dissertation examines the life and work of Solomon Schechter, a central yet understudied figure in modern Jewish history. It focuses on the grand theme of the Jewish encounter with modernity—the ways in which Jews came to terms with dramatic changes and losses of traditiona…

As the over-arching culture of North America becomes ever more post-Christian, the church in North America continues to decline. Nearly 75 percent of Southern Baptist Churches are plateaued or are in decline. Some have responded by planting new churches while others emphasize re…

This paper provides a Biblical look into unity and specifically its theological implications. Unity is a wide-ranging subject that permeates all areas of life. A working definition and meaning of unity must be unpacked before any additional steps can be taken. Unity is a foundat…

In this dissertation, Islamic art is explored and defined by focusing on its unifying elements and features such as the use of geometrical patterns, arabesque, Arabic calligraphy, and secular figurative art. The mosque ( masjid ) as a place of worship for Muslims and a gallery f…

In the historiography of the British Empire, indigenous independence movements have been characterized as 'nationalistic', that is, that they were motivated by a sense of national identity among the indigenous peoples which was expressed through the rejection of imperial control…

The Islamic community boasts of being one united community. Its cornerstone belief is Tawheed (oneness of G-d). Its fundamental principle is the Unity of G-d, and this speaks to the unity of humanity. Yet when you look at the Islamic community over its almost fifteen century his…