The Emerging Scholars Network has partnered closely with the American Scientific Affiliation on Early Career Tracks at the ASA annual meetings and at other ASA events. Christians who are scientists often experience a "double loneliness." Colleagues are sometimes suspicious of their Christian commitments and fellow church members are suspicious of their science. This conversation between a scientist and a church leader is a great opportunity to explore how we may foster a better conversation as scientists with those in … [Read more...] about American Scientific Affiliation Winter Symposium: Scientists and the Church
Resources for ESN Members
ESN Conversations December 2022 to March 2023
We have an amazing lineup of ESN Conversations lined up through March and we wanted you to have the information so you could get them on your calendar and sign up. December 20, 2022, 1 pm ET: The Man Born to Be King. From December 1941 until October 1942, the BBC broadcast a series of radio dramas written by Dorothy L. Sayers. In a new critical and annotated edition of "The Man Born to Be King," scholar Kathryn Wehr brings fresh insights to the plays, their background, Sayers's creative process, and the ongoing … [Read more...] about ESN Conversations December 2022 to March 2023
Writers Wanted: A Call For Articles
One of our deep values at the Emerging Scholars Network is serving as a hub for aspiring scholars to connect with others writing about following Jesus in the academic world. And one of the things we love is working with writers who send us articles that address some aspect of our Christian discipleship. In the coming months, we are seeking articles on several themes: Community after the pandemic. The pandemic has decimated all kinds of communities, including Christian ones in the university world. As we emerge … [Read more...] about Writers Wanted: A Call For Articles
An Invitation to Formative Reading Groups
We were excited when Ben Wormleighton came to us with this idea for an online mathematics reading group using Francis Su's Mathematics for Human Flourishing. What a delight to receive this report about the group and Ben's suggestions for similar group. Please contact ESN if you would like to form a similar group in your field of study, either by leaving a comment here or by messaging us at our Facebook page. Many academics probably received the advice from mentors or advisors to spend time “reading great works” in … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Formative Reading Groups
Sign Up for 4/5/22: Preparing for Graduate School Online Event
Sign up today at bit.ly/gradprep422 We're delighted to present a panel on getting ready for graduate school. Please join us or invite students or friends. ​​Preparing for Graduate School Spiritually & Practically Tuesday April 5 @ 8-9pmEDT/7pm CDT/6pm MDT/5pm PDT Are you starting graduate school this fall or considering it for the future? Would you like to know how to thrive in grad school? Join us to hear tips on adjusting to the workload, finding community, and flourishing in graduate … [Read more...] about Sign Up for 4/5/22: Preparing for Graduate School Online Event