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A Biblical and Missiological Framework for Cross-Cultural Mission - A Case Study of the Lobi Funeral Rites in Burkina Faso Tertiary-LifelongThis dissertation aims to address the issue that converted Lobi Seventh-day Adventists still valued traditional yet unbiblical funeral rites of passage. Interviews, observation and ethnographic research of funeral rites among the Lobi people of Burkina Faso... -
A Comparative Study of African Adventist Youth and Drugs TertiaryDrug use among young Seventh-day Adventist youth in recent years has been on the rise. This study was conducted among African Adventist youth in an effort to determine what the current needs are with regard to drug prevention. Surveys were the instrument used... -
A curriculum model for home economics at Solusi College TertiaryPurpose: This study was conducted to determine the needs of Zimbabwean families in household management so as to develop a home economics curriculum for Solusi College. Method: Home economics syllabi from the University of Cambridge... -
A Long Walk to Water - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 6NAD Pathways Grade 6 selection for Theme 8: Yesterday, beginning "as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her... -
A Question of Yams - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 3NAD Pathways Grade 3 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God."The people of Kuri’s village have always prayed to the spirits when they plant their yams. Now Kuri’s father prays to the God of the Bible, and the crops begin to grow. But the... -
A Theological Ethical Assessment of Homosexuality in the East African Context - A Seventh-day Adventist Perspective Tertiary-LifelongAmong other social-ethical issues, increasing social consciousness of homosexuality has caused a rift within the Christian Church in East Africa. In the camp meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, members with different stances were divided into four... -
Advancement, Involvement, and Cooperation: 1995-2000 Report Eastern Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Eastern African Division (EAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Interdepartmental Cooperation; Meetings and Programs;... -
Adventist Education Today: Africa-Indian Ocean Division Grade 1-LifelongThis JAE article is the 1985 General Conference Africa-Indian Ocean Division education report for 1980-1985. Reports from colleges and universities include Adventist Seminary of West Africa (ASWA), Adventist Missionary College (AMC), and The Adventist University... -
Adventist Medical Mission in Botswana - Toward an Effective and Appropriate Model Tertiary-LifelongThrough history review and interviews, this qualitative research analyzes and compares the Adventist methods with those of other western-oriented Christian medical missions and traditional medical systems, thereby developing an alternative model for medical... -
Adventist Research African Continent TertiaryThis presentation lays reports an Adventist research conducted in the African Continent. It is focused on spiritual life patterns, attitudes, and beliefs of SDA church members. Data were collected through questionnaires translated to nine languages. -
African Customs and Values That Can Enhance Seventh-day Adventist Missions to South Africans With Specific Reference to the Zulu Cultural Heritage Tertiary-Lifelong"This study was carried out in KwaZulu Natal Free State Conference (KNFC) which is under the umbrella of South African Union (SAU) in South Africa. The objective was to determine how African customs and values consistent with biblical principles can enhance... -
An Examination of Perceived Stress and Coping Patterns of Pastoral Wives in the Nigerian Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to examine perceived stress and coping patterns of pastoral wives of the Nigerian Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church under poverty, illiteracy, diseases and cultural restraints. A quantitative method of collecting... -
Baptisms, New Buildings, and Restructuring Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Southern Africa Union Conference (SAU) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Baptisms and Evangelism; New Schools and Facilities;... -
Benjamin Paulo Paiva - Dialogue with an Adventist former Deputy Speaker of the Angola National Assembly Tertiary"While in the National Assembly, Paiva faced some challenges, although he prefers to refer to them as opportunities to enlarge his ministry. One of his major contributions was to work with the national government to officially recognize the Adventist... -
Between the Church and the Marketplace - How Professional Gospel Musicians Negotiate the Tension Between Sacred and Market Contexts, with Reference to the Case of No Limits, a Vocal Music Group from Soweto Tertiary-Lifelong"Using the adaptation of the Landry value chain model, this research highlights difficulties and successes that No Limits, a South African music group, has encountered in pursuing a professional career in sacred and marketplace contexts. In turn, this... -
Beyond Walls - Building Bridges Through Public Art Tertiary-Lifelong"My goal is to direct energy to benefit the community and make it more beautiful. I am motivated by the potential that I see in these young people and want them to understand they have choices and can benefit their societies. I want to see them catch... -
Capturing the Lifestyle Practices of University Students - A Case Study in Zimbabwe Tertiary"Unhealthy lifestyle practices are fast becoming a global challenge and affecting most university students. A review of literature revealed that a relationship exists between lifestyle practices and academic performance. Identified related studies... -
Causes and Implications of Apostasy in the West Zimbabwe Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1998-2008 Tertiary-LifelongSeeing not much research has been done on analyzing apostasy in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Zimbabwe, this study seeks to investigate the causes and implications of apostasy in the West Zimbabwe Conference from 1998 to 2008, and make recommendations... -
Celebrate Cultures Grade 5-Grade 10"This unit will focus on cultures of Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South America, Australia and Oceania, the Caribbean and Europe. It is designed to accommodate teachers that may choose to cover all or selected geographical regions.... -
Challenges in the Seventh-day Adventist Church In Zimbabwe in Intergrating and Evangelising Minority Groups after Independence Tertiary-Lifelong“The integration and evangelisation of the minority groups in Zimbabwe in general, and in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in particular poses a challenge...Certainly, challenges stem from issues concerning racial prejudice, finances, cultural differences,... -
Christopher Mbulawa - Dialogue with an Adventist Police Officer in Botswana Grade 9-Lifelong"Inspector Mbulawa currently serves as assistant commissioner of the Botswana Police Service, in charge of public relations. He is an active member and current head elder of the Broadhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church in Gaborone." -
Correlation Between Bullying and Students’ Attitude Toward Learning - A Case of Secondary Schools in Tarime District, Tanzania Grade 9-Grade 12"This study sought to establish the correlation between bullying and students’ attitude toward learning in secondary schools of Tarime District, Tanzania, using a survey research design." -
Cross-Cultural Management in Healthcare: A Case Study of Malamulo Hospital, a Seventh-Day Adventist Mission Hospital in Malawi, Africa Tertiary-LifelongThis paper examined the complexity of cross-cultural management in a Seventh-day Adventist mission hospital in Malawi and the effect of national and organizational culture on employee accountability, with the goal of expanding cross-cultural management capacity... -
David Meyer - Dialogue with an Adventist Academic Ophthalmologist from South Africa Grade 11-Tertiary"Like all practitioners of medicine, ophthalmic surgeons, too, have to be committed to their profession and need to have a love and a passion for those who come under their care." -
Developing a Holistic Lifestyle Curriculum Model - A Case Study in Zimbabwe Tertiary"The existing studies on lifestyle lack a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle among university students in Zimbabwe. A qualitative case study was conducted to discover the lifestyle practices of university students and create a lifestyle curriculum... -
Eastern Africa Division: A Double Blessing and Challenges Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the 1995 General Conference special edition of the Journal of Adventist Education reports on the education work in the Eastern Africa Division, 1990-1995. -
Educating for Health Tertiary-LifelongMutinga highlights "the importance of health and its impact on the development of society with special reference to the major tropical diseases in the African continent." He also highlights "the role education institutions can play in order... -
Educational Backgrounds and Youth Criminality in Nigeria Grade 9-Tertiary"Mismanagement and recurring strikes in the Nigerian educational sector have institutionalized a legacy of intellectual poverty and criminality among youth. Unchecked persistent strikes have led to progressive deterioration in infrastructure and academic... -
Flourishing Amid the Challenges of Diversity and Complexity - 1995-2000 Report Euro-Africa Division Kindergarten-LifelongThe 1995-2000 Education Report from the Euro-Africa (now Inter-European) Division (EUD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Activities Throughout the Division;... -
Foreign Aid Effectiveness - Fact or Fiction? Lifelong"The literature on foreign aid is vast and conflictive. Data show that certain types of aid are both effective and ineffective. Some call for more aid; some call for less. Reviewing recent studies shows complex patterns suggesting that aid is not the... -
Fostering the Adventist Ethos in a University Campus - An African Perspective Tertiary-LifelongMbyirukira analyzes "the strategies and practices that administrators and teachers can use to foster the Adventist ethos in a Christian University campus." -
Ghana National Association of Adventist Students holds its 37th Annual Congress Tertiary-LifelongThe Ghana National Association of Adventist Students “has spread to all Ghanaian colleges and universities as well as secondary schools across the country and has more than 28,000 members. Through its quarterly and annual activities, thousands of young... -
Globalization and Self-Perception of Women of Asian and African Descent Tertiary"There is an increasing tendency for some races to adopt values that are foreign and may be detrimental to their self-esteem and indigenous or ethnic identities. This research studies the relationship between globalization and the way women of Asian and... -
God Will Take Care of Us Grade 11-LifelongCorrine Vanderwerff recounts the horrible experiences and personal impact that Tutsi and Hutu conflict had on her life. -
Growing a University Library in Africa TertiaryThis paper presents the story of the establishment of the Judith Thomas Library, Adventist University of Africa. -
Hearing All the Drums - Towards a More Inclusive Congregation Tertiary-Lifelong"Hearing All the Drums: Towards A More Inclusive Congregation is about increasing the participation of women in positions of both leadership and church ministry praxis within the Seventh Day Adventist church in South Africa. Women have been excluded in... -
How to Teach Black History Using Children's Literature Kindergarten-Grade 12With special emphasis on Adventist Black history, this 2018 NAD convention presentation "uses children's literature to trace a chronological sequence from creation to modern times" of Black history. -
In the Wake of the State - Seventh-day Adventism and Apartheid in South Africa Tertiary-LifelongThis article is part of a large study of Seventh-day Adventism, which has included over 3,000 in-depth interviews in 55 countries in all twelve divisions of the world church. It reports on how the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa formalized the... -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context Grade 1-Grade 9"This paper synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning among distance education students to provide an opportunity for them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior... -
Inter-Faith Relation in Nigerian Educational Institutions - A Case Study of Selected Tertiary Institutions in the Ilorin Emirate Tertiary“Currently, ethno-religious conflicts have left untold hardships on families and grudges in the minds of many Nigerians. Therefore, if the practices of faith integration and interfaith relation are managed well, it will result in social, economic and... -
International Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongAndrews University president Andreasen shares the importance of creating an international climate and ideas that will help make a school truly international. This article explores the motives for international study, and factors that will ensure a truly international... -
Kampala Public Campus Ministry - A Reach-out opportunity Tertiary-LifelongRead how Adventist students participating in Uganda Public Campus Ministry activities ministered both physically and spiritually to a badly burned man. -
Kenyatta University Adventist Students Build Their Church Tertiary-Lifelong"Kenyatta University Seventh-day Adventist Church (KUSDA Church) is a modern-day miracle. It’s a miracle because out of small beginnings, it has grown into one of the largest Adventist churches in Kenya with more than 3,000 members, mostly university... -
Keto Mshigeni - Dialogue with an Adventist Marine Biologist, Vice-Chancellor of Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, Tanzania, and the Board Chair of Tanzania Atomic Agency Commission Tertiary-Lifelong"How does a little boy growing up in the tall mountains of Tanzania, who never saw the ocean until adulthood, become a marine biologist?" -
Mafu S. Rakometsi - Dialogue with a Leading Seventh-day Adventist Educator in South Africa Tertiary-Lifelong"Teaching has many opportunities, both at government and church levels. Depending on what an individual prefers, one could remain in the classroom for the rest of his or her career and enjoy seeing young people grow. Opportunities for service in and through... -
Mission Statement and Management of Private Tertiary Religious Institutions in Eastern and Southern Africa Tertiary-LifelongThe region of Eastern and Southern Africa has recently experienced an unprecedented development of private tertiary institutions, which easily struggle in competition and hardships, and often requires the government to fund their development. This study sought... -
Moonlighting as a Growing Phenomenon - A Case Study of a Congolese Christian University Tertiary"Findings suggest that moonlighting occurs for financial reasons, as a hedging mechanism against the uncertainty of the future, as a way to take advantage of available opportunities, for networking, for improvement of professors’ intellectual... -
Mpoki M. Ulisubisya - Dialogue with an Adventist High Commissioner of Tanzania to Canada Grade 11-LifelongUlisubisya states, “The Lord has provided many opportunities to share my faith where I work. Even more, drawing on the resources my faith provides, I strive to demonstrate integrity in all that I do and encourage others to do the same.” -
Music - Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart and African Folk Grade 6-Grade 8"Four short biographical stories are featured this year to help students realize the contributions these great masters made to our world of music. The African Folk Music.mov video clip demonstrates two Africa folk songs which can easily be taught to students.... -
Paul Chibuike Anonaba - Dialogue with an Adventist Senior Advocate of Nigeria Tertiary-Lifelong"The lessons he learned in childhood led him to embrace two ideals that became an inseparable part of his life: a love for God as Creator and a commitment to responsible living...Today Paul is a leading legal practitioner in his homeland. The Government... -
Perceptions of Board Effectiveness in Selected Institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe Tertiary-Lifelong"The purpose of this study was to identify the level of board effectiveness in selected private and public universities in Zimbabwe as perceived by board members. Also, the study sought to determine the influence of such demographic variables as age,... -
Potential Goals of the National University of Rwanda as Perceived by Senate Members, Faculty, and Students, with Implications for the Adventist University of Central Africa TertiaryProblem: The Republic of Rwanda granted the request of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to establish and operate a private university. Rwanda agreed to provide land and recognize degrees and diplomas. The church agreed to have its programs approved... -
Predictors of Knowledge Management in Healthcare Organizations in Butembo Tertiary-Lifelong"Having the right knowledge to act and decide has become very crucial in the 21st century and particularly for healthcare organizations where medical errors can cause millions of injuries (Ghosh & Scott, 2006). Effective knowledge management (KM) improves... -
Re-defining the Calling – Narratives of Women Excluded from the Ordained Ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa Tertiary-Lifelong"This work gives focus to understanding the notion of a calling amongst women excluded from the ordained ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa. Historically, there is an observation that women attend religious services in larger... -
Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya - Dialogue with a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health in South Africa Grade 11-LifelongAs a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and guest lecturer in epidemiology at the Pan African University of Life and Earth Sciences at Ibadan, Nigeria, Dr. Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya “values... -
Rethinking Condom Social Marketing Strategies in Conservative Religious Communities Tertiary-Lifelong"This theoretical paper examines why, despite the high investment in condom social marketing, HIV/AIDS rates continue to rise unabated in sub-Saharan Africa. Biblical perspectives and the missiological challenge of condom promotion to the Seventh-day... -
Robert Mwanga - Dialogue with an Adventist Agriculturist Researcher in Uganda Tertiary-Lifelong"From that simple introduction in the Iganga village to the portals of high scholarship and renowned achievement in Kampala has been a long and arduous climb. But with unfailing faith in God, a steady purpose of life that flows from that faith, and an... -
Sand Dunes of the Sahara: How Should We Relate Scripture to Earth Science Questions? Tertiary-Lifelong"A Christian scientist, while accepting the testimony of Scripture about God’s past intervention in Earth’s history, can still keep an open mind toward aspects of the geologic record that are unusual and different." -
Serving While We Can, Where We Are Tertiary"I am thankful I had the opportunity to go to Africa as a student missionary. However, to be a missionary for Christ, one does not need to go very far." -
Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Bachelor of Arts in Theology Curriculum at the University of Arusha, Tanzania TertiaryEmploying descriptive design under the quantitative research methodology, this study of a program in Tanzania "sought to establish stakeholders’ perspective on the relevance of various aspects in the BA Theology Curriculum at the University of... -
Stories that Teach - Black Christian Perspective of Life Lessons Grade 5-Grade 8Read stories that originated in the African, African American, and Caribbean cultures. Unit activities include ideas on ways to use the stories for various purposes. -
Teaching Aids in English Language Teaching in Zimbabwe - The Case of Gwanda District Grade 9-Tertiary"The study investigated teaching aids in English language instruction in secondary schools in Gwanda South District, Zimbabwe...Findings showed that teachers in secondary schools rarely use teaching aids when teaching the English language." -
Teaching in Extreme Conditions - A Study of Refugee Teachers in Central Africa Tertiary-Lifelong"This paper briefly synthesizes the literature on refugee education around the world and especially in Central Africa. It then focuses on preliminary results of a recent study in a refugee camp in Central Africa. Based on the findings, the presentation... -
The Art of Maintaining a Successful Marriage in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary-Lifelong"Making a successful Christian marriage is a major challenge that faces the Seventh Day Adventist church (SDA Church) of Malawi. The colonial government of Nyasaland (Malawi) created weak marriages, promoting high divorce rates by its own practices during... -
The Christian Religious Education Syllabi for Secondary Schools - An Adventist Assessment and a Proposal Grade 9-LifelongBalyage discusses the teaching of Christian Religious Education in secondary schools in some African Countries (especially in Uganda and Kenya). The syllabi used and their implications on the learner's faith in the Bible are discussed. Balyage proposes "ways... -
The Financial Management Challenges on the Village Socio-Economic Development Tertiary"This study analyzes the socio-economic development status of six villages in the Arumeru District in relation to its financial management challenges and rural development strategies." -
The Patient's Perception of the Role of Prayer in the Family Practice Consultation - A Qualitative Study Conducted in the Western Cape Tertiary-Lifelong"Prayer and spirituality are aspects of patient care that are not often addressed in modern medical practice. Controversy surrounds the family practitioner's role regarding prayer. The patient's belief system and religion are neglected psychosocial variables.... -
The Role of Christian Educational Institutions in Improving Economic Self-Reliance TertiaryThis article argues that Christian educational institutions in Africa can play a major role in improving economic self-reliance within the continent, if those who establish Christian universities there take time to plan the programs and activities in those... -
Theological education in context - A pilot extension program for the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rwanda Tertiary-LifelongProblem: One of the most important concerns that presents itself to the Adventist Church in Rwanda is how to adequately cope with the rapid growth of new members. There are too few pastors equipped to care for the growing membership. It was the purpose... -
Tolerance and Tension - Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa Tertiary-LifelongThis report summarizes key findings from more than 25,000 face-to-face interviews conducted on behalf of the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life in more than 60 languages or dialects in 19 sub-Saharan African nations from December... -
Towards a Missiological Model for Worldview Transformation among Adherents to African Traditional Religion in Yorubaland Tertiary-LifelongThis study sought to understand the influence of the traditional worldview on the pre-Christian practices of divination and sorcery among western Nigerians which Seventh-day Adventist mission serves, thus developing a model that would move the Yoruba Adventists... -
Towards the Millennium - A Critical Theological Exploration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Engagement with the Poor in Soweto Tertiary-Lifelong“...Adventists now number about 18 million globally. There is a notable presence of Adventists in Soweto, west of Johannesburg...The intent [of this study] is to identify current activities of the church relative to poverty alleviation, actual or possible... -
Uganda Adventist University Students Meet for Fellowship and Evangelism, 2018 Tertiary"The 2018 conference of Adventist college and university youth in Uganda closed on two high notes: the first, a total member commitment (TMC) on the part of the university students to be representatives of Jesus and proclaimers of His grace in the educational... -
Umutoni Aïssa - Dialogue with Rwanda’s National Human Rights Commission Officer Grade 11-Lifelong"That early crucible of intense struggles of the soul shaped Aïssa into who she is today. She chose to study law, worked tirelessly for the causes of human rights and equality, and finally ended up working as Rwanda’s National Human Rights... -
Unit Plan - Where in the World is Timbuktu? Grade 5-Grade 8"This unit is geared for middle to junior high grade levels. It is intended for use with students as a unit in World Cultures. There is a wealth of information and lessons within the unit. It is not intended to be used in its entirety. Pick and choose as you adapt the material for your students." -
We All Went on a Safari - A Counting Journey Through Tanzania - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 1NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for Theme 6: The Environment. Follows a Tanzanian family through the African grasslands as they count the animals they see, from one leopard to ten elephants; includes information about Tanzania and Swahili names and numbers. -
Which Program to be Elaborated in Order to Teach Character to Rwandan Children After Genocide Grade 1-Grade 12"The legacy of the civil war and genocide in Rwanda includes many orphans and thousands of children who have experienced untold horrors. These children are the future leaders of the country, but many are homeless and living in extreme poverty. The trauma...