Preface

Abstract

It is unusual for a research journal to be compiled from papers submitted by senior students, in this case as part of their graduation requirements. Typically, these are well-written papers, but they are written with the sole aim of passing the evaluator’s review. The goal is to earn a degree, not to write a paper for publication. I would like to assure our readers that this is not the case here. The five articles we present in this issue are the result of each author’s final thesis, yet they demonstrate a high level of reflection and theological depth that goes beyond the requirements for graduation.