Date of Award
9-16-2007
Document Type
Major Applied Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Department
Practical Theology
First Advisor
Glenn Nielsen
Scripture References in this Resource
Matthew 4:18-19; Matthew 12:39-40; Luke 3:16-17; Matthew 3 :31; 2 Corinthians 5: 17; 1 Peter 1:18; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:8; Romans 5:10; Isaiah 40:8; 2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 10:17; 1 Peter 3:21; Matthew 26:28; Luke 17:30; Luke 17:34-35; Matthew 24:40-42; Matthew 25:14; 1 Corinthians 4:1; Matthew 16:12; 2 Timothy 3:15; Judges 2:2; John 5:39; Colossians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 1:23; Mark 4:11,12; 1 Corinthians 4:1; John 1:1; John 1:14; Hebrews 13:8; Matthew 3:12; 1 Corinthians 1:31; Revelation 11:15; Romans 8:20-22
Abstract
In order to clarify (and confuse), Jesus would quite often use common sources in His metaphors with which people of His day could identify. However, the clear meaning for many Gospel metaphor sources are lost in today's culture, especially among youth. The purpose of this Major Applied Project was to help high school students gain a greater understanding of the Gospel message by updating the metaphor sources, by using a common element in their culture, cinema. Scenes from popular movies were used to help students better understand and articulate the following Gospel metaphors: redemption, ransom, rescue, reconciliation, regeneration, replace and release. This program can be used in future High School classrooms.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Donn Paul, "The Use of Cinema as Contemporary Metaphor Sources in Assisting Lutheran High North, Houston, Texas, Students in Understanding and Using Gospel Metaphors" (2007). Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project. 170.
https://scholar.csl.edu/dmin/170
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