There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Summer is here or nearly here in the world of academia. What does this mean for you? For some of us, that means our teaching or class load might decrease while our research load increases. It might mean a slight break, or, if not a break, at least a different rhythm to our work. It might mean different connections within our communities as people take off for vacations or visits home in the coming months. I … [Read more...] about Summer Rhythms
Scholar's Compass
Scholar’s Compass Special Price
We are offering Scholar's Compass at a special price for a limited time. InterVarsity has announced that it will be closing its store at the end of May. This has been our main outlet for selling copies of Scholar's Compass. We may move to a different platform in the future to continue to make this great resource available since it has proven helpful to so many grad students and faculty. But we'd prefer to move the existing stock into the hands of people who would benefit from the book. The Special! Scholar's … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Special Price
3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online)
3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online) ESN is delighted to present 3 fall online reading group options. You can choose your area of interest and time commitment level: Scripture engagement (10 weekly meetings), faith & work for scholars (6 meetings, mostly in October), or environmental restoration (4 monthly meetings). Learn more and sign up to receive further details below! Option 1: The 30-Minute Bible Have you read the Bible and are not sure what it's all about or … [Read more...] about 3 Fall Reading Groups for Christian Grad Students & Faculty (Online)
A Prayer for Graduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We appear to be emerging from the pandemic. But we are still living with its effects on our lives and work and plenty of uncertainty about our future. We are grateful to Rebecca Gerdes for sharing this prayer for us. We hope this prayer might be a helpful guide to prayer for grad students and communities and those who pray for them. _________________________________ Father, we lift up graduate students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please meet our basic needs. Protect our physical and mental health and that of … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Graduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Science Corner: Post Astrum, Ergo Propter Astrum?
As the church calendar transitions to Epiphany and we remember the journey of the Magi, it is hard to ignore the contemporary parallels as many of our learned men and women find themselves captivated by one particular star. This time around, the fuss is over Betelgeuse, one of the shoulders in the constellation Orion and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Betelgeuse is a variable star, meaning that its brightness waxes and wanes, but it has attracted attention because it has dimmed to its faintest appearance … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Post Astrum, Ergo Propter Astrum?