A theological/biblical perspective of the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for implementation in ministry

Dennis C Morreim

Etd

A theological/biblical perspective of the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for implementation in ministry

Public Deposited

MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Dennis C Morreim. A Theological/biblical Perspective of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for Implementation In Ministry. Luther Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6cfca464-7dba-478e-b848-25a341be134a.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

D. C. Morreim. A theological/biblical perspective of the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for implementation in ministry. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6cfca464-7dba-478e-b848-25a341be134a

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Dennis C Morreim. A Theological/biblical Perspective of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for Implementation In Ministry. Luther Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6cfca464-7dba-478e-b848-25a341be134a.

Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.

Creator

Dennis C Morreim

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Abstract

Within the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous there are numerous theological and biblical themes ingrained. Each of the steps is viewed in the thesis. Some of the theological/biblical themes that emerge are: pneumatology and faith, conversion/spiritual transformation, confession, reconciliation and forgiveness, justification by grace, sanctification, freedom, baptism, prayer and meditation, worship, spiritual awakening, evangelism, and discipleship. Research is gathered from existing data and excerpts from over 30 taped interviews with persons who are either recovering alcoholics or are CD counselors in a treatment program and have some affiliation with the Christian faith. They were asked as to any theological/biblical themes they perceived in the twelve steps. The intent of this thesis is to assist in the construction of bridges for communication and understanding between those in AA and those in the church. It begins with an overview of the Oxford Group Movement and its 8 points and explores the birth of AA looking specifically at the lives of the co-founders. The thesis concludes with examples of how an understanding of the 12 steps can be used in ministry.

Publisher