A ministry of blessing for divorced persons through ritual expression

Mark J Molldrem

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A ministry of blessing for divorced persons through ritual expression

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Mark J Molldrem. A Ministry of Blessing for Divorced Persons Through Ritual Expression. Luther Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/128aad33-873e-4a85-bcaa-0a8a104d5641?locale=de.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

M. J. Molldrem. A ministry of blessing for divorced persons through ritual expression. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/128aad33-873e-4a85-bcaa-0a8a104d5641?locale=de

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Mark J Molldrem. A Ministry of Blessing for Divorced Persons Through Ritual Expression. Luther Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/128aad33-873e-4a85-bcaa-0a8a104d5641?locale=de.

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Mark J Molldrem

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This thesis explores using a ritual recognizing divorce to provide ministry to divorced persons. The criteria to measure this are theological soundness, liturgical consistency, and pastoral effectiveness. This study includes an overview of cultural and church responses to divorce, a comparison of Catholic and Lutheran theologies of marriage, an exegesis of biblical divorce texts, a local study assessing participants' evaluation of a ritual experience, and a theological discussion applying a theologia crucis and the law and gospel paradigm to the issue. The study concludes that a ritual of blessing meets the criteria; and pastors can utilize it confidently with divorced Christians.

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