May 14-16 is Thesis defense week.  Seniors must successfully defend a thesis on theology and its application in order to graduate from The Ambrose School.  The following is a listing of this year’s theses.  Visitors are welcome to observe, but must check in at the front office.  Each thesis is presented orally for 10-15 minutes, followed by inquiry from a board of examiners from the staff and community.

Monday, 14 May

7.50-8.40 – Madison Black – Christians in Church: The Church and its Importance

8.50-9.40 – Kathryn Black – Fantasy: The Importance of Fantasy in a Christian’s Life

9.50-10.40 – Megan Wilford – Narcissus Today: Narcissism in our Culture and our Christianity

10.50-11.40 – Davin Liimakka – Color and God’s Beauty: Theology & the Physics of Color

12.15-1.05 – Ben Fulcher – The Realms of Authority: The Allocation of Power from God to Man

Tuesday, 15 May

7.50-8.40 – Laura Skinner – Good Government: The Requirements for a Good Government

8.50-9.40 – Cooper Williams – In the World, Not of It: A Calling for Believers in the Art World

9.50-10.40 – Kade Major – Why are We Laughing? Categorizing and Evaluating Humor

10.50-11.40 – Heather Black – Christian Meditation: An Apology for the Forgotten Practice

12.15-1.05 – Meghan Clausen – Biblical Friendships: Relationships that Bring us Closer to God

Wednesday, 16 May

8.50-9.40 – Hannah Elmore – Christianity and Evolution: Compromising Faith

9.50-10.40 – Riley England – Answering the Call: The Christian Man’s Sacred Duty

10.50-11.40 – Libby Richmond – Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself: Christian Generosity

12.15-1.05 – Ruth Fritz – Isaac and His People will Laugh: Christian Use of Humor