Graduate Thesis Collection

A Biography of Z. T. Sweeney

Robert E. Reeves — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:23:52 PDT

Zachary Taylor Sweeney was one of the more popular and influential preachers of the Christian Church during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and first quarter of the twentieth century. He built the largest congregation of his brotherhood during his lifetime. He was one of the leading spokesmen of the conservative element of the Disciples during a very troubled period. Outside of church affairs he became prominent in political, governmental, chautauqua, and business circles.

The Historical and Theological Background of the Reformed Church in the United States

Carl J.G. Russom — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:10:44 PDT

Long ago God reverently commanded His people Israel to relate to their children and their children's children, what it was He had done for His people in the days of old. We believe this responsibility still to be incumbent not only upon the great church since that day, but upon every community of Christian people since then.

A Cultural View of Music Therapy: Music and Beliefs of Teton Sioux Shamans, with Reference to the Work of Frances Densmore

Stephanie B. Thorne — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:43:42 PST

At the end of World War II, doctors trained in the western bio-medical tradition integrated music into their practice as a means of helping soldiers recover, both mentally and physically, from the atrocities experienced while overseas. For many, music was a solace, opening up the peaceful memories of home and family and pushing aside the war-torn landscapes. By establishing interpersonal relationships between the therapist and the patient, as well as patient-to-patient in group settings, music enabled feelings and emotions to flow freely. The mind was given a structured pattern to bridge the gap of the psychological and physiological experience. It was then that music therapy was introduced into the western practices of biological medicine

A study of the opportunities for adult education in the city of Columbus Indiana as an index to future plans to meet the needs of the local community

Daisy M. Linson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:08:10 PDT

This study, therefore, is made for a two-fold purpose. In the first place we hope to indicate some trends that are prevalent in the local community. In the second place, we trust that there may be some suggestions made as to how the community may supply the needs of the adult for further education. It is not expected that the result of this study will be final in its conclusions nor in its bearing on or application to other similar situations in Indiana or elsewhere.

History of the Indiana State School for the Blind

Elizabeth M. Wishard — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:16:39 PDT

The problem herein undertaken is to present a study or the Indiana State School for the Blind from the time that an interest in specialized training for blind youth was evidenced in 1844 to the close or the fiscal year 1947 -1946 when the study was begun. This includes one hundred and one calendar years or the school itself, and one hundred and two school terms. Particular attention is given to the historical, physical, administrative, and curricular aspects, as well as to Outstanding personalities, and to as many elements or student and faculty composition as available data permitted.

Delinquency Among the Negroes of Howard County, Indiana

Ralph W. Graham — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:22:56 PDT

This study is an investigation of the delinquency among the Negro people of Howard County, Indiana, and the various social, economic, educational and religious factors that are within the experience of the group. The Community of Negro people within Howard County has been selected because of the proximity of the author to the group, which has made it possible to make a rather detailed and careful study within a definite field, which is believed to be fair sample of the problems in general.

Contributions of the Non-Literary Archaeological Materials to the Political and Social History of the Hebrews

Ross Guiley — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:42:57 PDT

The term "Archaelogy," as is so common with the English language, is a two-fold or composite word. It is a joining of two Greek terms. The former signifies that which is "ancient," "primeval" or "olden," while the latter is more often used with the Greek meaning of "word," "study" or "discourse."

Books for Young Americans, Past and Present

Olive K. Funk — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:33:46 PDT

When the writer of this dissertation was a little girl she was much intrigued by a gift given her, a small red volume of "Poems for Children," dated 1793. That together with stories and poems which her grandfather and grandmother well remembered from their few childhood books, and related many times, created an intense and lasting interest in books for children, particularly those dealing with the various forms of literature.

Biography of Leonard P. Ayres

Cora A. Trefz — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:53:13 PDT

Leonard P. Ayres---to educators this name means the creator of the first practicable scales in handwriting and spelling for the elementary school child. To those who served in the World War, his name brings back memories of statistical reports concerning men, munitions, and supplies. Financiers and business men throughout the country say, and have said, for almost twenty years that the name Ayres, is simultaneous with unbelievably correct business and stock market predictions.

Band Arranging

Frederic Barker — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:45:21 PDT

It is the purpose of this thesis to establish a plan of procedure which may serve as an aid in assisting the student of arranging to meet the required needs of the military band.

Arithmetic for Printers

J. W. Auble — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:26:22 PDT

Because of the changes in the content of the arithmetic courses in the grade schools and because of the specialized nature of the arithmetic used by printers, a special course is necessary to acquaint vocational printing students with the arithmetic necessary to become a successful printer.

An Investigation of the Various Interpretations of the Song of Songs

Gilbert L. Weidman — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:17:17 PDT

The study of the higher criticism of the Bible has always held great interest to the author of this thesis. This critical approach to an understanding of each book of the Bible has caused many facts, outside of the book itself, to be found. Armed with these facts the book itself becomes clearer and clearer as the purpose and the background of the author becomes more and more apparent.

An Investigation of the Triliteral Root in the Massoretic Text

Herbert C. Albrecht — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:06:09 PDT

If certain important words used in the Massoretic Text were studied individually, the several instances of their occurrence compared with each other and each form interpreted in the light of its own setting, and in the light of other similar instances of its usage, there can be little doubt that many useful suggestions would result.

An Investigation of Certain Modern Economic Problems in the Light of the Teachings of Jesus

Albert T. Fitts — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:53:52 PDT

The purpose of this thesis is to attempt to show that the teachings of Jesus, when properly applied, will solve all industrial problems in general, and in particular, those such as were connected with the Elizabethton strike of 1929.

An Investigation into Theories of Metempsychosis

Charles H. Gunsolus — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:07:52 PDT

The ancient Egyptians believed in the immortality of the Soul and in Rebirth. The Egyptian embalming of the dead originated in their belief in a life beyond the grave. Polytheism and Ancestor worship prevailed in the earlier ages and as far back as history can trace it.

An Experiment Used in the Teaching of American History in the Grammer Grades

A. W. Clark — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:38 PDT

School children are always eager to attack something new and anxious to read interesting material which they are able to understand and appreciate.

An Experiment in Personal Guidance in the Junior High School

Madeline M. Allen — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:18:24 PDT

There are numerous books on guidance, educational, moral, religious, ethical, social, civic and vocational, but nowhere does there seem to be a book dealing with personal guidance as we understand it in the seventh and eighth grades of the Junior High School in the Indianapolis Public Schools. Here are there, scattered in many, many books are suggestions, outlines, scales and graphs for every conceivable situation in which personal guidance would be necessary.

An Evaluation of Music Education Courses

George M. Small — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:36:51 PDT

One of the ever-pressing needs in the field of education, and in all phases of life, is constant revaluation of preparation for the task of building a better citizenship. Each individual should develop his talents and abilities to the highest degree in order to be able to contribute to this task of uplifting society.

An Evaluation of Elementary Textbooks of American History

Leona B. Knight — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:18:44 PDT

An attempt has been made in this study to trace the development of the history text books that have been used in the elementary schools of the United States for the past one hundred years, 1830 to 1930.

An Analysis of High School Textbooks in Food and Nutrition

Leona E. Stuart — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:13:03 PDT

Observation of the work of many students in Home Economics from the various high schools of Indiana reveals that their knowledge of food and nutrition varies greatly and that their ability to do efficient work in college food and nutrition courses also differs.