Doctoral Research

Historically Baptists have been champions of an educated clergy. Many accredited ministers from our Convention have completed earned doctorates at recognized educational institutions from across North America and other parts of the world. Collected here are summaries, and in some cases, a copy of the thesis completed by some or our clergy as part of their doctoral studies. This collection will give you a glimpse of the diversity of research interests among our very capable ministers.

Authorsort iconTitleDegreeSchoolYear
Atkinson, TerryImproving Organizational Structure at Brunswick Street Baptist ChurchD.Min.Trinity Evangelical Divinity School2004
Beckett, MalcolmToward growth in Atlantic United Baptist Churches: A Manual for Church LeadersD.Min.Fuller Theological Seminary1993
Cann, RogerA Local Ecumenical Group in Mission: A Theology for Ecumenical MinistryD.Min.Victoria University and the University of Toronto1986
Cook, David VaughnThe United Baptist Association Facing a New MillenniumD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University1997
Evans, Craig A.Isaiah 6:9-10 in Early Jewish and Christian InterpretationPh.D.Claremont Graduate University1983
Fawcett, BruceRecruiting Clergy for Canadian Baptist Churches: A Typological ApproachPh.D.University of Wales2006
Gallant, Leo F.J.Preaching Tomorrow TodayD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University2005
Gardner, HarryA Home Mission Board Strategy for Church Planting in the Atlantic United Baptist ConventionD.Min.Fuller Theological Seminary1993
Hagerman, R. WayneOccupational Stress and Clergy Support within the United Baptist Convention of the Atlantic ProvincesD.MinAcadia Divinity College, Acadia University2000
Hanley, Perry WayneIdentity Crises: Is there a Role for Deacons in the 21st Century Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches?D.Min.Acadia Divinity College2008
Jackson, James RichardDeveloping a Theological and Sociological Model For Confronting Evil Within Urban Power StructurePh.D.The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary1995
Kellough, Douglas RobertA Historical and Contemporary Assessment of Baptist Chaplaincy in the Halifax HospitalsD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University1997
Knowles, RobertReaching the Fruitful Years: Long Term Ministry Relationships in the Convention of Atlantic Baptist ChurchesD.Min.Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary2005
Lohnes, Peter GeorgeLeading While Leaving: The Role of a Departing Pastor in Preparing a Church for a Healthy Pastoral TransitionD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University2008
MacRae, AndrewThe Principles and Practice of Christian Education in the Churches of England and Scotland 1900-1965Ph.D.Saint Mary's College, University of St. Andrew's1984
Manuel, Shant HenryPartnership in MissionD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University2001
McLean, RonaldSexual Abuse: A Guide for MinistryD.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University1995
Merks, JohnOutreach Ministry to Residents of Rosewood and White Frost Mobile Home ParksD.MinSoutheastern Baptist Theological Seminary1987
Moriah, LionelChristian Discipline: Legalism or Covenant Responsibility?D.Min.Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University1997
Newell, Edward (Ted)James Michael Lee's Social Science Religious InstructionEd.D.Columbia University2004
Nickerson, RobertMarriage & Family ProjectsD.MinEastern Baptist Theological Seminary2001
Ohsberg, Harry OliverThe Race Problem and Religious Education Among Baptists in the USAPh.D.University of Pittsburgh1964
Poley, Gordon RobertEquipping the Laity to Care for Others in CrisisD.Min.Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary2006
Quast, KevinPeter and the Beloved Disciple: Figures for a Community in CrisisTh.D.Wycliffe College, University of Toronto1987
Redding, BruceParkview Baptist Church: A Study in Congregational RevitilizationD.Min.Fuller Theological Seminary1976
Reid, PeterSpiritual Formation in CongregationsD.Min.Acadia Divinity College2009
Sherwood, PeterA Contextual Assessment of the Bayers Road United Baptist Church, Halifax, NSD.MinAcadia Divinity College, Acadia University1994
Spinney, Douglas H. Sr.A Biblical Theology of Anger and Its Application To Contemporary Concerns About  Male AngerD.Min.Bethel Theological Seminary (St. Paul, MN)1992
Thomas, RichardSexual Failure Among Spiritual LeadersD.MinAcadia Divinity College, Acadia University1997
Thompson, EugeneA Study of Continuing Education Programs for Pastors Within Area 2 of the United Baptist Convention of the Atlantic ProvincesD.Min.Southern Baptist Theological Seminary1979
Trail, FrankSpiritual Formation, Corporate Spirtuality, and the Leadership TeamD.Min.Bethel Seminary2005
Trites, AllisonThe New Testament Conception of WitnessD.PhilRegent's Park College, University of Oxford1968
Weiler, John D.A Program for Laymen and Women which Will Develop Their Christian Service PotentialD.MinTrinity Evangelical Divinity School1982