The Doctrine of the Ministry Among the Disciples of Christ

Author

Arthur H. Bishop

Date of Award

1-1-1964

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Religion

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to remove some of the vagueness associated with the ministry of the Disciples and to add some depth to their theory of the ministry through some proposals for renewal and reformation. First, I propose to accomplish this purpose through an historical survey of the development of the ministry among Disciples. Then, some recommendations will be offered in the light of the Biblical ministry, the historical ministry of the Church, and the contemporary situation. It is my opinion that the Church and its ministry must be renewed constantly through continuing reformations. In order to be valid, these reformations must not neglect Biblical, historical, and existential factors. Upon these criteria, I have based my propositions for the doctrine of the ministry among Disciples of Christ.

Recommended Citation

Bishop, Arthur H., "The Doctrine of the Ministry Among the Disciples of Christ" (1964). Graduate Thesis Collection. 431.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/grtheses/431