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.
· 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.
· 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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