A study of a Christian rite of passage program involving fathers and sons

Norman L Coad

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A study of a Christian rite of passage program involving fathers and sons

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Norman L Coad. A Study of a Christian Rite of Passage Program Involving Fathers and Sons. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/152c593d-6636-4548-9c00-9cebb44a6d38.

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N. L. Coad. A study of a Christian rite of passage program involving fathers and sons. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/152c593d-6636-4548-9c00-9cebb44a6d38

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Norman L Coad. A Study of a Christian Rite of Passage Program Involving Fathers and Sons. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/152c593d-6636-4548-9c00-9cebb44a6d38.

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Norman L Coad

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Abstract

The study designed and evaluated a Christian rite of passage for adolescent boys and their fathers. The hypotheses: 1) adolescent boys have a vague understanding of what they are to accomplish in adolescence; 2) father/father figure interaction with an adolescent boy will enhance a boy's male sex-role identity; 3) teaching the developmental tasks will clarify the boy's understanding of what they are to accomplish; 4) public recognition as 'young men' will solidify their purpose in life. Small group teaching and interaction were combined with father-to-son teaching. The project was evaluated descriptively, theologically, and by objective tests. A Christian rite of passage was administered. Hypothesis one was not validated, two was inconclusive, three and four were validated. No dysfunctional families participated in the project.

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