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Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 2361., 2020

Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been ... more Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants’ unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

Papers by Erwin Nanasi

This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His fait... more This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His faithful servants. The inspiration, wisdom and support I have received on this academic journey can hardly be summarized in a few sentences. What a blessing it has been, glory to God! I am grateful for the faculty at Liberty University's School of Music. Thank you, Dr. Whaley, for your vision and leadership in the DWS program-completing this degree was a dream which turned into a beautiful reality thanks to you. Also, thank you Dr. Beavers, for your counsel and expertise on numerous occasions. Thank you, Stephanie, for being such a loving, loveable Christian and suggesting the best thesis advisor I could have wished for. Dr. Byrd, thank you for your exceptional scholarship, patience and kindness. Your dedication to detail inspired me to aim for excellence-I appreciate you immensely! Thank you, Dr. Sharp, for corresponding so promptly to emails, unselfishly imparting your wisdom and prioritizing this thesis-knowing you is a distinct honor! Special appreciation to Dr. Nedley and the Weimar Institute as well as Pastor Mackintosh and the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church for their leadership and mentorship. Thank you to my colleagues, assistants, students, and congregants who have contributed to this work and my development as a Christian. Thank you, Dr. Doss, for your help during the course intensives and genuine friendship. Thank you, Dr. Smith for your keen insights and mentorship over the past years. Particular thanks to the Sacred Sound Foundation for their support and prayers. I am thankful for the love and support of my parents who have trained me in the way I should go; my sister Esther, and the Loredo family. I am indebted to Madalyn Janell, my beloved wife-thank you for your untiring sacrifices and comforting love. Thank you, Jesus, for living in your church richly through Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs! Hallelujah! Maranatha! Amen! v ABSTRACT Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21 st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants' unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His fait... more This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His faithful servants. The inspiration, wisdom and support I have received on this academic journey can hardly be summarized in a few sentences. What a blessing it has been, glory to God! I am grateful for the faculty at Liberty University's School of Music. Thank you, Dr. Whaley, for your vision and leadership in the DWS program-completing this degree was a dream which turned into a beautiful reality thanks to you. Also, thank you Dr. Beavers, for your counsel and expertise on numerous occasions. Thank you, Stephanie, for being such a loving, loveable Christian and suggesting the best thesis advisor I could have wished for. Dr. Byrd, thank you for your exceptional scholarship, patience and kindness. Your dedication to detail inspired me to aim for excellence-I appreciate you immensely! Thank you, Dr. Sharp, for corresponding so promptly to emails, unselfishly imparting your wisdom and prioritizing this thesis-knowing you is a distinct honor! Special appreciation to Dr. Nedley and the Weimar Institute as well as Pastor Mackintosh and the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church for their leadership and mentorship. Thank you to my colleagues, assistants, students, and congregants who have contributed to this work and my development as a Christian. Thank you, Dr. Doss, for your help during the course intensives and genuine friendship. Thank you, Dr. Smith for your keen insights and mentorship over the past years. Particular thanks to the Sacred Sound Foundation for their support and prayers. I am thankful for the love and support of my parents who have trained me in the way I should go; my sister Esther, and the Loredo family. I am indebted to Madalyn Janell, my beloved wife-thank you for your untiring sacrifices and comforting love. Thank you, Jesus, for living in your church richly through Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs! Hallelujah! Maranatha! Amen! v ABSTRACT Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21 st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants' unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WORKSHOP REPORT, 2018

The purpose of this project was to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate an experience in whi... more The purpose of this project was to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate an experience in which participants come to a deeper knowledge of God the Creator and provide avenues for reflecting His image through innovation. This report reviews an experiential, intensive workshop held at Weimar Institute in Weimar, California that introduced 26 undergraduate students to activities, interactions, and reflections focusing on creativity in everyday life. This document will include an overview and detailed description of the project stages and processes, a literature
review, findings and interpretations as well as conclusions and recommendations with appropriate appendices.

Conference Presentations by Erwin Nanasi

Vibrant Life Magazine , 2014

How to Use Music to Improve Your Mood, Memory, Intelligence, and Overall Health

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 2361., 2020

Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been ... more Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants’ unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His fait... more This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His faithful servants. The inspiration, wisdom and support I have received on this academic journey can hardly be summarized in a few sentences. What a blessing it has been, glory to God! I am grateful for the faculty at Liberty University's School of Music. Thank you, Dr. Whaley, for your vision and leadership in the DWS program-completing this degree was a dream which turned into a beautiful reality thanks to you. Also, thank you Dr. Beavers, for your counsel and expertise on numerous occasions. Thank you, Stephanie, for being such a loving, loveable Christian and suggesting the best thesis advisor I could have wished for. Dr. Byrd, thank you for your exceptional scholarship, patience and kindness. Your dedication to detail inspired me to aim for excellence-I appreciate you immensely! Thank you, Dr. Sharp, for corresponding so promptly to emails, unselfishly imparting your wisdom and prioritizing this thesis-knowing you is a distinct honor! Special appreciation to Dr. Nedley and the Weimar Institute as well as Pastor Mackintosh and the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church for their leadership and mentorship. Thank you to my colleagues, assistants, students, and congregants who have contributed to this work and my development as a Christian. Thank you, Dr. Doss, for your help during the course intensives and genuine friendship. Thank you, Dr. Smith for your keen insights and mentorship over the past years. Particular thanks to the Sacred Sound Foundation for their support and prayers. I am thankful for the love and support of my parents who have trained me in the way I should go; my sister Esther, and the Loredo family. I am indebted to Madalyn Janell, my beloved wife-thank you for your untiring sacrifices and comforting love. Thank you, Jesus, for living in your church richly through Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs! Hallelujah! Maranatha! Amen! v ABSTRACT Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21 st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants' unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His fait... more This case study would not have been published without the Lord's leading and the help of His faithful servants. The inspiration, wisdom and support I have received on this academic journey can hardly be summarized in a few sentences. What a blessing it has been, glory to God! I am grateful for the faculty at Liberty University's School of Music. Thank you, Dr. Whaley, for your vision and leadership in the DWS program-completing this degree was a dream which turned into a beautiful reality thanks to you. Also, thank you Dr. Beavers, for your counsel and expertise on numerous occasions. Thank you, Stephanie, for being such a loving, loveable Christian and suggesting the best thesis advisor I could have wished for. Dr. Byrd, thank you for your exceptional scholarship, patience and kindness. Your dedication to detail inspired me to aim for excellence-I appreciate you immensely! Thank you, Dr. Sharp, for corresponding so promptly to emails, unselfishly imparting your wisdom and prioritizing this thesis-knowing you is a distinct honor! Special appreciation to Dr. Nedley and the Weimar Institute as well as Pastor Mackintosh and the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church for their leadership and mentorship. Thank you to my colleagues, assistants, students, and congregants who have contributed to this work and my development as a Christian. Thank you, Dr. Doss, for your help during the course intensives and genuine friendship. Thank you, Dr. Smith for your keen insights and mentorship over the past years. Particular thanks to the Sacred Sound Foundation for their support and prayers. I am thankful for the love and support of my parents who have trained me in the way I should go; my sister Esther, and the Loredo family. I am indebted to Madalyn Janell, my beloved wife-thank you for your untiring sacrifices and comforting love. Thank you, Jesus, for living in your church richly through Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs! Hallelujah! Maranatha! Amen! v ABSTRACT Throughout the New Testament and the history of the church, congregational hymn-singing has been utilized to edify Christians in worship. Although congregational hymn-singing has been an integral part of Christian worship, many 21 st century Christian denominations have departed from this practice. Utilizing contemporary worship music instead of hymns has become the norm. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics and benefits of congregational hymn-singing. Using a qualitative case study, this research attempted to determine the efficacy of congregational hymn-singing on perceived theological insight, emotional wellness and group unity at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist church. The subject church was a multiethnic, multinational and multi-generational organization located on the campus of a private educational and health care institution in Weimar, California. 222 participants with ages ranging from 18-75 years, representing five ethnicities and over 45 nationalities responded to a survey on congregational hymn-singing. The results showed the participants' unmitigated appreciation for hymn-singing and preference for hymn-singing as the most suitable congregational music style at the Weimar Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further, the findings indicated that participants perceived congregational hymn-singing to positively contribute to their emotional, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Additional research is recommended to replicate this case study for corroborations.

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WORKSHOP REPORT, 2018

The purpose of this project was to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate an experience in whi... more The purpose of this project was to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate an experience in which participants come to a deeper knowledge of God the Creator and provide avenues for reflecting His image through innovation. This report reviews an experiential, intensive workshop held at Weimar Institute in Weimar, California that introduced 26 undergraduate students to activities, interactions, and reflections focusing on creativity in everyday life. This document will include an overview and detailed description of the project stages and processes, a literature
review, findings and interpretations as well as conclusions and recommendations with appropriate appendices.

Vibrant Life Magazine , 2014

How to Use Music to Improve Your Mood, Memory, Intelligence, and Overall Health