http://hdl.handle.net/10034/6430 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:18:02 GMT 2013-05-19T11:18:02Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275835 Title: Evangelical universalism? A critical analysis of the universalist tendencies in the work of Gregory MacDonald and Tom Greggs Authors: Mellor, Christopher Noel Abstract: My aim in this thesis is to analyse the recent development of evangelical writers who defend Christian universalism. I will look at why this theological position is so attractive to them. I will examine and evaluate in some detail the writings of Gregory MacDonald and Tom Greggs on this issue. I will consider just how compatible Christian universalism is with traditional evangelicalism. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275835 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275819 Title: What does Paul say about the scope of salvation in his epistle to the Romans? Authors: Henry, Joyphen Clementina Abstract: This study seeks to understand the argument for salvation in Romans and what meaning Paul intended for the reader. It will examine the different approaches to salvation, looking at exclusivism and its facets of justification by faith and the doctrine of election. It will also consider inclusivism and universalism and to a lesser extent pluralism. The principal part of the study will be focused on the key texts in the Epistle used by scholars as authority for their arguments. It will use tools of exegesis and historical-critical hermeneutics to determine the extent to which the different approaches are aligned to Paul’s theology on salvation. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/275819 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/265032 Title: Frankensteins and cyborgs: Visions of the global future in an age of technology Authors: Graham, Elaine L Abstract: This paper draws attention to the role of representation in the depiction of scientific and technological innovation as a means of understanding the narratives that circulate concerning the shape of things to come. It considers how metaphors play an important part in the conduct of scientific explanation, and how they do more than describe the world in helping also to shape expectations, normalise particular choices, establish priorities and create needs. In surveying the range of metaphorical responses to the digital and biotechnological age, we will see how technologies are regarded both as ’endangerment’ and ’promise’. What we believe ’technology’ is doing to ’us’ reflects important implicit philosophies of technology and its relationship to human agency and political choice; yet we also need to be alert to the assumptions about ’human nature’ itself which inform such reactions. The paper argues that embedded in the various representations implicit in new technologies are crucial issues of identity, community and justice: what it means to be (post)human, who is (and is not) entitled to the rewards of technological advancement, what priorities (and whose interests) will inform the shape of global humanity into the next century. Description: This article is not available through ChesterRep. Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/265032 2003-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10034/264093 Title: Being, making and imagining: Toward a practical theology of technology Authors: Graham, Elaine L Abstract: This article discusses how theological reflections upon the relationship between 'earth, sky, gods, and morals' - or nature, transcendence, divinity and humanity - might enable new framings of what it means to be human in the context of advanced technological societies. Description: This article is not available through ChesterRep. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10034/264093 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z