Browsing by Supervisor "Pratt, Douglas"
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Islam ex situ: The 'Othering' of the Ottoman at and after the great exhibition, 1851-1901
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This thesis takes a material culture approach to one aspect of Anglo-Ottoman relations, that of the ‘othering’ of the Ottoman by the Anglo-Christian observer. I analyse how Ottoman objects were assembled, ordered, exhibited, ... -
Joseph W. Kemp and the impact of American fundamentalism in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 1987)The contemporary rise of within conservative Christianity observers puzzled. Although the group, the Coalition of Concerned with the American 'Moral Majority', politically-active fundamentalism in New Zealand has left many ... -
Once Were Mahometans: Muslims in the South Island of New Zealand, mid-19th to late 20th century, with special reference to Canterbury
(University of Waikato, 2016)This thesis analyses and critically discusses the historical development of the Muslim community in the South Island of New Zealand from the 1850s up to the late 20th century. Islam in the South Island – referred to ... -
Reasoning and Religion: The Relevance of the Academic Study of Religion to Critical Thinking Pedagogy
(University of Waikato, 2011)In this thesis I inquire into method and theory debates within the academic study of religion, arguing for the potential of this broad field to enrich critical thinking pedagogy, especially with regard to worldviews and ... -
The Wairua of Self: A Path of Love, Simplicity, and Connectedness
(University of Waikato, 2011)Love is an action of freedom until something else steps in – often fear – that insists we create a box of survival. Whether self-imposed, forced, or chosen, it is interesting to notice how we limit ourselves with love. ...
