What Is the Emerging Scholars Network?

Connecting with ESN has really enriched my experience at Urbana because it expanded my mind to see that God called me into the engineering field for a reason. Missions and academic/vocational pursuit are not two separate ideas, but rather beautifully intertwined to fulfill a piece of God’s bigger story for my generation.

—Galina, ESN Urbana participant / liveblogger

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The Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) is a national network within InterVarsity’s Graduate & Faculty Ministries. ESN supports those on the academic journey as they explore how their academic vocation serves God and others. We encourage and equip undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and early career faculty as they navigate each stage of their academic vocation and transition to the next step in or beyond the academy.

What Does ESN Do?

ESN supports Christians with an academic vocation through:

• ESN Blog – where we post regular articles by ESN authors
• Scholar’s Journey – monthly newsletter all members receive
• YouTube channel – over 40 video interviews with Christians connected to academia
• Opportunities to connect with peers and mentors online and at conferences
• Partnerships with InterVarsity campus fellowships and conferencing
• Partnerships with other likeminded organizations such as the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA)
• Christian Scholars Foundation Legacy Grant for early career faculty in partnership with the Society of Christian Scholars