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Christ and the science of gender and human sexuality: The practice of LGBTQ in critical study 基督与性别和人类性行为科学：批判性研究中的 LGBTQ 实践

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2024-02-29 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v4i1.463

Japheth Kigen

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An investigation of the Catholic Church’s viewpoint on miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery, Meru Diocese 调查梅鲁教区伊金贝教区天主教会对米拉亚生产和消费的看法

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v4i1.459

Mwithalii Moses Iruki

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An investigation of the Catholic Church’s viewpoint on miraa production and consumption in Igembe Deanery, Meru Diocese 调查梅鲁教区伊金贝教区天主教会对米拉亚生产和消费的看法

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v4i1.459

Mwithalii Moses Iruki

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Psychological welfare of women in polygynous Muslim families in Likoni Sub-county, Kenya 肯尼亚利科尼县一夫多妻制穆斯林家庭妇女的心理福祉

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v4i1.452

Asha Omar Mwallau, Rose Odhiambo, Josephine Khaemba

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Species extinction, traditional healing therapy, and religious worldview among the Tugen and Marakwet people of Kenya 肯尼亚图根人和马拉克维特人的物种灭绝、传统治疗疗法和宗教世界观

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2022-12-15 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v2i1.392

Japheth Kigen, Daniel K. Lagat

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Biblical-theological Strategies Appropriate for an Effective and Viable Mentorship Program in the Church Community 在教会团体中有效可行的导师计划的圣经-神学策略

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2022-06-30 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v2i1.377

Azaria O. Otula; Tom Ogal; Jongimpi Papu; David Odhiambo; Robert Os

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Ascertaining Prayer as a Means of Spiritual Growth. 确定祈祷是精神成长的一种手段。

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2022-03-31 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v2i1.334

Evans M. Ooga

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Emotional Damage in Pastoral Ministry: Contributing Factors and Effect on Pastors’ Performance. 牧养事工中的情绪伤害:成因及对牧者绩效的影响。

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2022-03-30 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v2i1.335

Jeremy M. Marambi.

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Cyberspace as a New Area of Mission for Seventh Day Adventist Church, Kisii Central - Nyanchwa Station, South Kenya Conference. 网络空间作为基督复临安息日会新宣教领域，基西中央-尼扬奇瓦站，南肯亚会议。

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2022-03-20 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v2i1.329

Davis A. Nyakwara; Anthony Ichuloi.

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Paranormal Experiences and Understanding of God for Innovative Community Development: Interrogating the Akurinu Believers in Kenya. 创新社区发展的超自然体验与对上帝的理解:对肯尼亚Akurinu信徒的询问。

Editon Consortium Journal of Philosophy, Religion and Theological studies Pub Date : 2021-12-05 DOI: 10.51317/ecjprts.v1i1.298

Simon Nderitu; Esther Kibor; William Koros.

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