Honors Theses
Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Philosophy and Religion
First Advisor
Sarah Moses
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis explores the topic of spiritual warfare and compares the views of Southern Baptist and Charismatic Christians. For this thesis, the definition of spiritual warfare I am using is a cosmic and metaphysical struggle between God and His adversaries. What similarities and differences are present on this topic have implications for the ecumenical movement. These two denominations have been chosen for study due to their different historical backgrounds. VvTiile the Southern Baptist Convention emerged in the Civil War South in White churches, the Charismatic/Pentecostal movement emerged amongst and was led by African Americans. The methodologies I implemented for my research include research in textual material gathered from seminaries and minister interviews. I have interviewed seven ministers to gain a ministerial perspective on the topic. Through my research, this thesis demonstrates that both denominations view spiritual warfare through similar theological lenses. Two historically diverse denominations hold several common theological traits such as divine incarnation, the Doctrine of the Trinity, salvation, and divine pro\ idence. My findings have led to the conclusion that while differences were present between these two denominations, other shared beliefs unite them as Christians. By extension, though there are a diverse Christian traditions, there are underlying theological traits among these traditions so they can all be classified as Christian.
Recommended Citation
Morris, Sarah Parker, "Southern Baptists and Charismatics on Spiritual Warfare: the Ecumenical Implications" (2013). Honors Theses. 2074.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2074
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