Forging Chivalric Communities in Marlory's Morte D'Arthur shows that Malory treats chivalry not as a static institution but as a dynamic, continually evolving ideal. Le Morte D'arthur is structured to trace how communities and individuals adapt or create chivalric codes for their own purposes; in turn, codes of chivalry shape groups and their customs. Knights' loyalties are torn not just between lords and lovers but also between the different codes of chivalry and between different communities. Women, too, choose among the different roles they are asked to play as queens, counsellors, and even quasi-knights.
This Doctor of Ministry project was designed to explore the challenges of Christian African-American men who are identifying their Christian spiritual formation. Their response and focus to the unique call of Christ will impact and influence them throughout life's journey. The project began with a men's weekend workshop. Ten men participated in the workshop at Oakdale Covenant Church. The objective of the workshop was to: (1) initiate biblical and theological reflection to encourage Christian spiritual formation; (2) think critically through societal, cultural, and familial influences in relation to their spiritual formation; (3) implement a biblical and theological vision for Christian spiritual formation; and (4) create a lifelong personal Christian spiritual formation program. This project consisted of pre- and post-surveys to measure spiritual formation influence. The participants were interviewed. The men were assigned mentors for a three-month period. The mentors documented the mentees' experiences. Finally, at the end of three months, data was collected and analyzed. The key conclusion of the research was that men have a more positive response to the call of Christ in a healthy Christian community. When men are taught Christian spiritual disciplines, they are more willing to see their roles expand in the metanarrative of God. Christian African- American men feel they are more empowered to teach the next generation. When men have a greater sense of purpose, they are more willing to participate in the life of their families, the church, and the community.
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