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A Model for Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical A MODEL FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT IN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN EMERGING ADULTS by Roger Charles Stensrud Erdvig Liberty University A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Education Liberty University 2016 2 A MODEL FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT IN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN EMERGING ADULTS by Roger Charles Stensrud Erdvig A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Education Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 2016 APPROVED BY: James A. Swezey, Ed.D, Committee Chair Lucinda S. Spaulding, Ph.D., Committee Member Anna Ramos, Ph.D., Committee Member 3 ABSTRACT The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop a model of Biblical worldview development during emerging adulthood for Evangelical Christians, ages 18-23. Participants (N = 20) were Christian emerging adults who were nominated as having strong Biblical worldviews. Data was collected via personal worldview development timelines, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group session with select participants. Analysis of the data was conducted utilizing Corbin and Strauss’ (2015) grounded theory analysis protocol. The model generated in this study suggests that maturation in Biblical worldview results from employing various means to process the different prompts that Christian emerging adults encounter. This process is influenced by several factors from individuals’ past experiences. Additionally, the model provided further insight into the makeup of a maturing Biblical worldview, including growth in Sire’s (2015) three dimensions of worldview and demonstration of the three worldview dispositions: awareness of one’s worldview, ownership of the process of worldview development, and a commitment to meaningful processing. This new Model for Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical Christian Emerging Adults suggests several important theoretical and practical implications for stakeholders dedicated to helping emerging adults develop a Biblical worldview. Keywords: Biblical worldview, worldview development, emerging adults, Christian, Evangelical 4 Dedication I dedicate this work to the 20 amazing emerging adults who spent an average of over two hours each working with me. You are truly exceptional, and you give me plenty of reasons to be hopeful for the future! I also dedicate the Model of Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical Christian Emerging Adults to the many individuals who are serving the Christian emerging adults of today. Pastors, professors, parents, mentors, leaders—may your efforts at mentoring, teaching, and guiding today’s emerging adults bear fruit for years to come. 5 Acknowledgments I am grateful to the Lord, for His grace and strength throughout this process. He truly has carried me through, from beginning to end. I would like to thank my colleague and doctoral mentor, Dr. Lynn Swaner, whose input, expertise in qualitative research, and encouragement have been invaluable on my doctoral journey. My committee chair, Dr. James Swezey, has been a steady, guiding hand from our first email conversation long before I was finished with my coursework. My other committee members, Dr. Lucinda Spaulding and Dr. Anna Ramos have challenged and encouraged me, always giving me more time than I could have expected. Dr. Katherine Schultz graciously allowed me to use the 3DWS – Form C, and provided reports for each of my participants. Many individuals took time out of their busy schedules to talk with me about the themes and concepts in my study. Among them were: Dr. David Naugle, Dr. Sharon Parks, Teelah Grimes, and host of other friends and colleagues. Others, such as Dr. David Dippold and Rev. Jennifer Gale, provided feedback on my work at key junctures. I’m grateful to the community of leaders, scholars, and educators who have helped me process and develop my thoughts along the way. Finally, my wife Lori has been a most patient, giving, and supportive source of strength and a consistent discussion partner throughout my entire doctoral journey. And, my children (Heidi, Roger, Kevin, Hannah, and Andrew) have loved me selflessly as I pursued my doctorate. I am truly a man blessed beyond measure. 6 Table of Contents ABSTRACT .....................................................................................................................................3 Dedication ............................................................................................................................4 Acknowledgments ................................................................................................................5 List of Tables .....................................................................................................................11 List of Figures ....................................................................................................................12 List of Abbreviations .........................................................................................................13 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................14 Overview ............................................................................................................................14 Background ........................................................................................................................14 Situation to Self .................................................................................................................17 Problem Statement .............................................................................................................21 Purpose Statement ..............................................................................................................22 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................................23 Research Questions ............................................................................................................24 Research Plan .....................................................................................................................27 Delimitations and Limitations ............................................................................................27 Definitions..........................................................................................................................29 Summary ............................................................................................................................31 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................................32 Overview ............................................................................................................................32 Theoretical Frameworks ....................................................................................................32 Overview of the Concept of Worldview ................................................................33 7 Sire’s Conception of Worldview ...........................................................................39 Emerging Adulthood ..............................................................................................41 Fowler’s Stages of Faith ........................................................................................49 Parks’ Critical Years ..............................................................................................53 Kolhberg’s Theory of Moral Development ...........................................................62 Related Literature ...............................................................................................................65 Summary ............................................................................................................................68 CHAPTER THREE: METHODS ..................................................................................................70 Overview ............................................................................................................................70 Design ................................................................................................................................70 Research Questions ............................................................................................................74 Setting ................................................................................................................................74 Participants .........................................................................................................................75 Procedures ..........................................................................................................................83 The Researcher's Role ........................................................................................................86 Data Collection ..................................................................................................................88 Personal Worldview Development Timeline .........................................................88 Semi-Structured Interviews ...................................................................................90 Theoretical Memoing .............................................................................................95 Focus Group with Select Study Participants ..........................................................96 Data
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