Blar i MF vitenskapelig høyskole for teologi, religion og samfunn på emneord "VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200"
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A gift from God? : an analysis of the role of religion in the restriction of free speech and the reversal of democracy in Turkey in the aftermath of the attempted coup in Istanbul 16th of July 2016
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis presents a case study that aims to analyze the relationship between freedom of speech, democracy and religion. The case study is conducted as an analysis of the ongoing political shift in the aftermath of the ... -
A higher selfhood : an investigation of Christian science thoughts and practices about healing prayer use
(Master thesis, 2019)It is the purpose of this thesis to further knowledge and understanding of why, when, and how people pray for their health. Many Christian Scientists believe in the effectiveness of prayer as a tool for maintaining and ... -
A Narrative Analysis of Selected Street Children Running Away from Institutional Care : a religious based organization
(Master thesis, 2019)Street children and runaways are global phenomena that occur as a serious problem worldwide. In this project research, it explores the topic of street children running away from home facilities in the context of children ... -
Activities for improving the health conditions of marginalized children by Normisjon in Okhaldhunga district in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2018)Normisjon being a Christian organization has been overhauling the poor health condition of those marginalized and destitute children in the Okhaldhunga district financing patient relief fund in the Okhaldhunga hospital ... -
«Are you happy in this modern world?» Hva kan være årsakene til forandringer i unge menneskers opplevelse av lykke, og hvor finnes mulige løsninger?
(Master thesis, 2023)I denne oppgaven tar jeg for meg hvordan unge mennesker har det i dag, og ønsker å komme nærmere et svar på forskningsspørsmålet «Hva kan være årsakene til forandringer i unge menneskers opplevelse av lykke, og hvor finnes ... -
Challenges for Christianity in Nepali Context
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Christian Mission and Natural Calamities in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2018)This research analyzes the role of Christian missionaries in earthquake in Nepal in 2015. It bases its research on qualitative research method as the tool to investigate and understand the role of church as a missional ... -
Christian-Muslim Relations in Ghana : The Case of Two Selected Senior High Schools Awoshie and Dansoman
(Master thesis, 2018)Religious tensions and conflicts in many West African societies is gradually making its way into the High Schools. These phenomenon in many cases are based on perceptions and the absence of certain conditions in a ... -
Christianity and marriage in Africa : the perspective of Christian men in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2019)Christianity is growing on the African continent yet, most of the Christians prefer Traditional African marriage practices to Christian marriage practices. The relevance of marriage for church growth and social development ... -
Creative Tools in Reconciliation after Terrorism. A case study of the presence and impact of creative tools in reconciliation after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and July 22, 2011.
(Master thesis, 2014-09-02)The objective of this thesis is to answer the following research question: How can creative tools be utilized to facilitate processes of societal reconciliation after terrorism? Creative tools ... -
Cyber jihad as a virtual invitation into terrorism activities : multimodal critical discourse analysis of Rumiyah and Inspire magazines
(Master thesis, 2018)In the past several years, Europe has experienced brutal terrorist attacks, mainly in Belgium, Germany, France, and England. Hundreds of people lost their lives over a short period of time. Lately, the increasing opportunities ... -
Den norske islamdebattens begynnerstadium : en kritisk diskursanalyse av den norske islam-debattens begynnerstadium (2000-2007) sett i lys av Talal Asads teorier
(Master thesis, 2020)Interessen for islam og muslimer har vært økende siden terrorangrepet 11.sept 2001. Mediebilde har sjeldent vært til fordel for muslimer og islam som religion blir ofte forbundet med terror og krig. Tydeligst har disse ... -
Din tanke er fri: En blikk på Black Metal-kulturen som identitetsarena
(Master thesis, 2017)I denne oppgaven har jeg sett nærmere på identitetsutfordringer og behandlinger hos ungdom som søker seg til Black Metal-kulturen. Hovedproblemstillingen min har vært: ”På hvilken måte fungerer Black Metal-kulturen som ... -
Do women who participate in Methodist Church projects in Liberia gain more knowledge of their rights and increased opportunity for a beneficial and dignified life?
(Master thesis, 2021)I present an empirical research project of two local communities Gbechon and St. John, in rural Liberia, that have received assistance through the Norwegians Methodist Church's project Partnership in Development, CODEVPRO. ... -
Drømmen om et rent samfunn : en diskursiv analyse av Den nordiske motstandsbevegelsens manifest «Vår vei. En ny politikk for en ny tid»
(Master thesis, 2020)Denne masteravhandlingen har som formål å analysere den språklige fremstillingen som kommer til uttrykk gjennom DNMs politiske manifest og hvordan dette muliggjør og naturaliserer et brudd med det liberale demokratiet. ... -
Education's role in reducing poverty in Sierra Leone: teachers’ view in the poverty discourse
(Master thesis, 2017)In 2015 The United Nations General Assembly committed to a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), among them, to end extreme poverty. The purpose of this thesis is to illuminate the role education may have for the ... -
Ethics in Peace Negotiations : Roles and Considerations According to Experts
(Master thesis, 2023)Research on peace negotiations and mediation lacks a systematic analysis of the role of ethics in negotiation processes from the perspective of the conflict parties. This study fills this knowledge gap by exploring the ... -
Ethnic Land Conflict a Constant Struggle in Kenya: a Critical inquest on the role played by the Methodist church in Meru County, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2017)In Kenya, the occurrence of ethnic land conflict seems to be frequent. As such, the Church in general and in particular the MCK has divine role to cognize and makes use of her call to the mission of reconciliation in ... -
Evaluating the Impact of The United Methodist Church on Women Education for Development in Yelequelleh Community, Bong County, Liberia
(Master thesis, 2017)The importance of women’s education is a major concern and is gaining growing support in many parts of the world. Education, like other forms of investments in human capital, helps to contribute to the growth and development ... -
Experiencing empowerment : A qualitative study of women in Caranavi, Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2017)Empowering women and achieving gender equality is one of the most crucial concerns of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, and the Sustainable Development Goals from 2015. From a political and human rights ...