PROPOSED TITLE


An Analysis of the Cause and Effects of Divorce Among Pastoral Families in the South Sao Paulo Conference


 


PROPOSED DISSERTATION OUTLINE.


    Chapter 1: Introduction


1.      Purpose of the Dissertation


2.      Justification for the Dissertation


3.      Definition of Terms


4.      Methodology


 


    Chapter 2: Literature Review on Divorce


            1. Biblical View of Divorce


               a. Old Testament Insights on Divorce


                  - Pentateuch’s View of Divorce


                  – Malachi’s View of Divorce  


               b. New Testament Insights on Divorce


                    – Jesus View About Divorce


                    – The Apostle Paul and Divorce


                    – The Apostle Peter and Divorce          


           2.   Ellen G. White and Divorce


                  – Factors Related to Pastoral Family Divorce


                  – The Effects of Divorce on Children


                  - The Pastors’ Responsibilities on Marriage


            3.   Divorce in the Brazilian Context


                   a. Divorce and Gender


                   b. Theories of Divorce


              4. Literature on Divorce


·          Balswick, Jack and Judith. The Family: A Christian Perspective on the


                    Contontemporary Home.  


        _______Families in Pain: Working Through the Hurts.


        _______Authentic Human Sexuality: An Integrated Christian Approach    


·         Campbell, Ken M.  Marriage and Family in the Biblical World.


·         Cherlin, Andrew J.  Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage.


·         Deal, Ron L.  The Smart Stepfamily.


·         Growing Together Through Conflict.


·         Garland, David E and Diana R, Marriage for Better or for Worse.


·         Gottman, John. Why Marriages Succeed or Fail.


·         Grunlan, Stephen A.  Marriage and the Family: A Christian Perspective. 


·         Kollar, Charles A, Solution-Focused Pastoral Counseling.


·         Kostenberger, Andreas and Jones, David.  God, Marriage and Family.    Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation.


·         Langford, Daniel L., the Challenges of Family Life and Pastoral Responsibilities.


·        Littauer, Florence and Fred, Daily Marriage Builders for Couples.


·        Maston, T. B.T the Bible and Family Relations.


·         Morris, Michael Lane. Clergy Marital Satisfaction as Predicted by Work/Family


·         O’Ffill, Richard W, and Lord Save My Family before it’s too late.


·         Parrott, Les and Leslie.  Saving Your Marriage before it Starts  


·         Rainey, Dennis, editor.  Building Strong Families.


·         Strahan, Bradley J.  Marriage, Family, and Religion. 


·         Tucker, Bill, and John Tucker.  A Need for Healthy Families. 


·         Waite, Linda J. and Maggie Gallagher.  Case for Marriage: Why Married People Are Happier, Healthier and Better Off Financially.


·        White, Ellen G.  Pastoral Ministry.


·        And others…


 


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C.    Chapter 3: Methodology


1.      Methodology


     – Demographics South Sao Paulo Conference.


           2.   Research Design


                 – Primary Research Process


     – Development the questionnaire.            


            3. Sample


                 – Application of the Survey to the pastoral families


                 - Construct a pilot test of the questionnaire with the time needed to complete


                   The questionnaire.


                 – Design survey procedures


                 – Validate procedures 


                 - Administer the survey


 


    Chapter 4.  Data Analysis


-         Check data integrity


-         Interpret data


-         Evaluate Results


-         Present results


 


 Chapter 5.  Recommendations


 Chapter 6 Conclusion


 Appendices


A.     Research Flyer


B.     Informed Consent


C.     Questionnaire Demographics.


Bibliography


 




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