Below is the final piece of a 4-part series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. In the fall he will begin teaching at a private Christian university. Praise God! Click here to read Part 1, click here to read Part 2, and click here to read Part 3 -- be sure to check out the helpful conversation in the comment section on 9. Don't be afraid to be known as a fanatical Christ-follower. ~ … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 4
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 3
Below is part 3 (of 4) of a series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. In the fall he will begin teaching at a private Christian university. Praise God! Click here to read Part 1 and click here to read Part 2. ~ Tom 9. Don't be afraid to be known as a fanatical Christ-follower Don't be afraid of non-Christians thinking you're stupid for believing in God and His divine Son Jesus Christ, and for … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 3
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 2
Last week, we began a new series by an anonymous contributor, a recent PhD recipient who has been involved with ESN and wanted to share lessons he learned during graduate school. Earlier this week, I received word that our guest writer has accepted a new faculty position at a state private Christian university. Praise God! Here is Part 2 (of 4) of "13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School." Click here to read Part 1. ~ Mike 5. Look for the "poor and needy" to befriend and invest in Jesus said in Luke … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 2
13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 1
Today, we begin a new guest series by a longtime ESN member who has asked us to keep his name out of the limelight [as he has opportunity to serve in unqiue mission contexts -- added by Tom, 9/1/2013]. All we'll say for context is that he recently completed a PhD in the natural sciences at a major research university. We're very grateful for his contribution to the blog. Thank you! The corny title, an allusion to Wallace Stevens' poem, is my fault entirely. ~ Mike By God's help, I have recently finished my … [Read more...] about 13 Ways of Looking at Graduate School: Part 1