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Stipp, M (2025). The Silence of Perfect Love: The Absence of Conversation and Confession of Racism in the Church of the Nazarene . Nazarene Theological Seminary
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Stipp, MichaelThe Silence of Perfect Love: The Absence of Conversation and Confession of Racism in the Church of the Nazarene . Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2025
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Stipp, MichaelThe Silence of Perfect Love: The Absence of Conversation and Confession of Racism in the Church of the Nazarene . Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2025
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Stipp, MichaelThe Silence of Perfect Love: The Absence of Conversation and Confession of Racism in the Church of the Nazarene . Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2025
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The doctrine of perfect love is rarely applied to racial attitudes. Historically, there has been a lack of teaching on racism in the Church of the Nazarene (COTN). There exists a core of silence regarding racism within the denomination from a vocational pastoral context. While the denomination's cardinal doctrine is entire sanctification and perfect love, there is silence in applying holiness teaching to racial justice matters. Analyzing a silent response to racism involves a thorough examination of Nazarene history and theological literature. Coupled with Wesleyan thought are contributions from sister denominations and theological underpinnings of the imago Dei. An applied thesis will discuss how the COTN has responded to cultural attitudes in the US since 1908. The method of this research is qualitative through content analysis. The scope of research includes texts on racism and studies Wesleyan Holiness theological themes discovered through books, dissertations, conversations, and web content. The research includes an artifact that is a series of interviews with Nazarene leaders who serve the church and have keen insights into systemic racism. The artifact interview topics are based upon the COTN Manual ¶915. Thus, including Black leaders' voices and insights strengthens and completes this research.
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KeywordsPerfect Love, Racism, Holiness, Church of the Nazarene, entire sanctification, American culture, Wesleyan Holiness, 20th century, Imago Dei
Degree AwardedDoctor of Ministry
Awarding InstitutionNazarene Theological Seminary
Committee MembersRobert Stanley Ingersol
Supervisor or ChairCurtis Thompson
Peer Reviewed?No
Place of PublicationKansas City, MO
Pages217
Original LanguageEnglish
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