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The effect of esoterica on institutional goals as measured by the use of cherished terms in the pulpits of the Church of the Nazarene and church growth

Creator:

Parrott, Richard Leslie, 1952-

Abstract:

This is a psycho-socio-linguistic study of language as the primary tool of institutions such as education, government, and religion. These institutions have goals associated with identifying with, communicating with, and influencing individuals in the general public who are not Part of the group. A review of psycho-socio-linguistic theory suggests that...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

vocabulary can serve two functions: 1) Speech chosen to promote identification, communication, and