Most of us who in some way identify as "evangelical" are struggling, whether we use this as a descriptor or affirm some of its historical theological distinctives. Some of us have left and some are thinking about it. Some of us have personally been impacted while others of us have witnessed injustices, the abuse of power, and other patterns of wrongdoing inconsistent with the gospel of Jesus. Even among those of us who have "stayed," perhaps because of positive factors in our own context, we wonder whether the label … [Read more...] about Event Announcement: ESN Conversation – Struggling With Evangelicalism
Seminary Now: How Do We Reconcile Science and the Bible on Origins?
We wanted to pass along from our partners at Seminary Now a preview of John Walton's course on The Lost World of Genesis One. Also, for a limited time, Seminary Now is offering up to a 50 percent discount on their courses! Consider signing up for this course or another as something to do over semester break! In his Seminary Now course based on the book The Lost World of Genesis One (InterVarsity Press), Bible scholar John Walton argues that Genesis was never intended to answer modern scientific questions about … [Read more...] about Seminary Now: How Do We Reconcile Science and the Bible on Origins?
Theology & Podcast Launches Today!
The Emerging Scholars Network is delighted to announce the launch today of a new podcast, Theology &. Many of our members have expressed interest in more theologically grounded conversations about faith and issues in our fields of study. We are delighted to co-sponsor this new effort toward that end. ____________________ Does academic research make a difference in the real world? Can faith and theology inform our research in other academic disciplines? Theology & is a new podcast that hosts conversations … [Read more...] about Theology & Podcast Launches Today!
Upcoming Emerging Scholars Network Conversations
We have some great Emerging Scholars Network Conversations in the coming months! October 27, 2021 at 5 pm ET. Power Women. "The dominant narrative we hear as professor mothers is that motherhood and academia are incompatible." Two challenging vocations, each filled with complexities and daily ups and downs. Yet more and more women are answering the call to both the academy and motherhood. A growing body of literature addresses parent-professors, but what about the particular needs of Christian women seeking to … [Read more...] about Upcoming Emerging Scholars Network Conversations
ESN Roundtable: Applying to Grad School
The transition from undergraduate studies to graduate school can be challenging! There is the whole process of deciding what schools to apply to, taking GRE's if they are required, completing applications, gathering references, visiting campuses, talking with students and potential advisors in the program and more. When you have been accepted into a program and confirmed your acceptance, you likely will need to move. It means parting from friends and a place that has become home over the past four years. There is … [Read more...] about ESN Roundtable: Applying to Grad School