Sacrum Testamentum

Vol. 4:

A Theology of the Child

 

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Child Development in Antiquity and Modernity

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1. The Development of the Concept of Childhood in Modern Western Civilization 
   Dr. Peter N. Stearns (Ph.D., Harvard) (Provost and University Professor of History, George Mason University, USA) (pstearns@gmu.edu)
    

2. Childhood in Patristic Literature
   Mother Melania Salem (Eastern Orthodox Church) (Ph.D., University of Durham) (Superior of the Holy Assumption Orthodox Monastery (OCA) in Calistoga, Ca, USA) (mother.melania@gmail.com)
    

3. The Concept of Childhood in Ancient Near Eastern Cultures
   Dr. Daniel Justel (Ph.D., Ancient History, specialization in Assyriology. European Doctorate (written and presented in French and Spanish), University of Zaragoza and the Superior Council of Scientific Research, Spain) (Teacher of Ancient History in the Department of History and Philosophy of the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain) (daniel.justel@uah.es)
    

4. Theories of Child Development & Theories of Religious and Spiritual Development in Children
   Dr. Marjorie Lindner Gunnoe (Christian Reformed Church) (Ph.D. University of Virginia) (Professor of Psychology, Calvin University, USA) (mgunnoe@calvin.edu) 
   
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5. Girl Child Theology with Special Reference to Lo-Ruhamah 
   Dr. Nelavala Gnana Prasuna (South Andhra Lutheran Church) (D.Th., Senate of Serampore College University–Gurukul) (Associate Professor in the Department of Theology and Ethics and Dean of Graduate Studies, Gurukul Lutheran Theological College & Research Institute, Chennai, India) (ngpsalc@gmail.com)
    

6. The Significance of Childhood in the Gospel of Matthew 
   Dr. Melanie A. Howard (Mennonite) (Ph.D., New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary, USA) (Assistant Professor and Program Director of Biblical and Theological Studies, School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences, Fresno Pacific University, USA) (Melanie.Howard@fresno.edu)
    

7. The Significance of Childhood in the Gospel of Mark 
   Janet (Jane) Okang (Presbyterian) (Ph.D., student, Bible & Cultures (New Testament Studies), Drew University, USA) (jokang@drew.edu)
    

8. The Significance of Childhood in the Gospel of Luke
   Fr. Dr. Francis Innocent Otobo (Roman Catholic Church of Nigeria) (Ph.D. (2019), New Testament, Yarra Theological Union, Australia. Dissertation: Overcoming Resistance: The Holy Spirit as Legitimator of Mission in Luke-Acts) (frotobo1@yahoo.com)
    

9. The Concept of Childhood in the Epistle to the Hebrews
   Dr. Amy Peeler (Episcopal) (Ph.D. New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary) (Associate Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College, USA) (amy.peeler@wheaton.edu)
    

10. What Do Children Teach Us About Spirituality
    Rev. Michelle Higgins (M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary, USA) (Senior Pastor of Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community), USA) (pastor@stjohnsbeloved.com)
    
    Christian Parenting
     

11. Does the Hebrew Bible Endorse Punitive Discipline of the Child?
    Dr. Thomas Karimundackal, SJ (Roman Catholic) (Doctorate in the Old Testament, University of Innsbruck, Austria) (Lecturer in Biblical Theology and Biblical Languages, Faculty of Theology, Jnana Deepa, Pontifical Athenaeum of Philosophy and Theology, Pune, India) (tomksj@gmail.com)
     

12. Self-Esteem in our Children: A Christian Theological Perspective for Parents and Educators
    Dr. Philip Mamalakis (Greek Orthodox Church) (Ph.D. Purdue University, USA) (Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Hellenic College Holy Cross, USA) (pmamalakis@hchc.edu)
     

13. What Do I Tell My Child (3-12 yrs) about Forgiveness
    Dr. Everett L. Worthington, Jr. (Presbyterian) (Ph.D. (1978), University of Missouri-Columbia) (Commonwealth Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA) (eworth@vcu.edu)
     

14. Parenting Apologetics: Teaching Children (5-12 yrs) to Appreciate Faith in Secular Society
    Dr. Seidel Abel Boanerges (Baptist) (D.Min., University of Chester, UK) (Dean of Ministerial Formation and Lecturer in Practical Theology, Spurgeon’s College, London, UK) (seidel@spurgeons.ac.uk)
     

15. Effective Personal and Professional Judgement (EPPJ) as a Model for Helping Individuals Improve Decision Making in Meeting the Needs of Children
    (editor - Irene Bonsu Ackerson - ireneowusuansah@gmail.com) 
    Dr. Arlene P. Weekes (D.Prof. Social Work and Social Care, University of East London, UK) (Senior Lecturer in Social Work, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, University of West London, UK) (arlene.weekes@uwl.ac.uk)
    
    Contemporary Issues
     

16. Sustaining Positive Religious Affect Among Young Church Attendants: Research, Theory and Practice
    The Revd. Canon Professor Dr. Leslie J. Francis PhD DLitt ScD DD FBPsS PGCE (Church of England) (Ph.D. University of Cambridge) (Professor of Religions and Psychology, Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR), University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Canon Theologian at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Newfoundland, and Honorary Distinguished Canon at Manchester Cathedral, England) (leslie.francis@warwick.ac.uk)
     

17. Identifying Personality Traits of Children Vulnerable to Exploitation and Behaviours of Exploited Children 
    Dr. Wendell H. Scanterbury (Non-denominational) (Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy, Eastern University, USA) (Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Eastern University, USA; Founder, XarisCounseling, LLC, USA; Marriage and Family Therapist, New Narratives Therapy, USA) (wscanter@eastern.edu)
     

18. Trauma Counseling for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse: A Christian Reflection
    Dr. Rosemary Cook PhD., LCSW-C (African Methodist Episcopal) (Ph.D. Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland, USA) (Director, Totally Whole Pastoral Counseling Services, USA) (rosemarycook21@gmail.com)
    
    Difficult Subjects in Childhood
     

19. Developing Positive Self-Esteem in Black Children in Light of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
    Rev. Dr. Myrna Thurmond-Malone (Baptist) (Th.D., Pastoral Counseling, Columbia Theological Seminary, USA) (Baptist-Clinical Director of MHT Family Life Center, USA; Adjunct Professor, The Interdenominational Theological Center, USA; Staff Chaplain, Emory Healthcare System, USA) (revmyrnamalone@mhtfamilylifecenter.org)
     

20. Can LGBTQ Identity Children be Loved in a Hetero-Sexual Affirming Home?
    Dr. Mark Yarhouse (Christian and Missionary Alliance) (Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College) (Dr. Arthur P. Rech & Mrs. Jean May Rech Professor of Psychology, Wheaton College, USA) (mark.yarhouse@wheaton.edu)
     

21. Pedophilia: Why is it Wrong and What are its Causes?
    Dr. Antun Volenik S.J. Th.D. (Roman Catholic Church of Croatia) (Doctorate (2014), Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Croatia) (Lecturer, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Zagreb, Croatia) (voleniksj@gmail.com)