Last week we introduced a new series by Royce Francis, an associate professor at George Washington University and an ESN author. Royce was inspired to learn more about immigration when he attended InterVarsity's Northeast Faculty Conference last summer, and now he's sharing his thoughts on the InterVarsity Press book Welcoming the Stranger, as well as some notes about training to run the Baltimore Half Marathon in support of World Relief. You can browse the first post here or all of Royce's work for ESN here. … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Stranger: My Impressions of the First Edition (Part 2 of Welcoming the Stranger Series)
Welcoming the Stranger—My Half Marathon Journey In Solidarity With World Relief
Royce Francis shared a series on writing this spring, drawing on his expertise as a professor of engineering who also teaches engineers to write. We had a great response to that series, and we're happy to welcome Royce back to the blog for a new series on immigration, inspired by an InterVarsity Faculty Conference. Image: Ruth and Boaz, one of the biblical stories of welcoming the stranger. … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Stranger—My Half Marathon Journey In Solidarity With World Relief
How can Christians in science support science literacy among believers? (STEAM Grant Series)
ESN is currently creating a Faith/Science curriculum for young adult small groups. We've partnered with InterVarsity graduate student discussion groups to identify faith/science questions that are important to emerging scholars, and we're commissioning thoughtful Christians in science or theology/philosophy to explore those questions in this series at the ESN blog. We will publish these posts as a booklet curriculum for campus groups. Today, we're delighted to welcome Royce Francis to address the topic of "supporting … [Read more...] about How can Christians in science support science literacy among believers? (STEAM Grant Series)
Academic Writing as Christian Action (Masterclass in Writing, Part 12)
With today's consideration of Academic Writing as Christian Action, Dr. Royce Francis wraps up his Masterclass in writing. I have been inspired by his weaving together of theological reflection and practical suggestions on becoming a skilled writer in general and within one's field. Furthermore, his action points have stimulated me to press on in my own writing. I pray that they have done and will do likewise for many Emerging Scholars. After reading today's post, click here to review "the classes" and connect with … [Read more...] about Academic Writing as Christian Action (Masterclass in Writing, Part 12)
Writing in Obedience and Love Leads to Worship (Masterclass in Writing, Part 11)
In Masterclass in writing Dr. Royce Francis not only weaves together theological reflection and practical suggestions on becoming a skilled writer in general and within one's field, but also offers exercises to put the ideas in practice. If along the way you have missed some of "the classes," click here. Questions and conversation are welcome—feel free to use the Comments section to express them, or email them to http://www.intervarsity.org/contact/emerging-scholars-network. Scripture Focus For God is … [Read more...] about Writing in Obedience and Love Leads to Worship (Masterclass in Writing, Part 11)