Oh Lord, We ask that You would gift those studying the humanities this fall with Your wisdom, Your courage, and Your joy. We ask Your wisdom, oh Holy Spirit! Many students and scholars explore the humanities with the hope of gaining wisdom for their lives and for the good of those around them. Fulfill those hopes this year, and when we are tempted to be hopeless, let us find renewed faith in Your goodness, for and in itself, and also as it is expressed through the imperfect but earnest efforts of human research … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Those Studying the Humanities, Fall 2019
Vocation
Beginning Fall 2019: A Letter from ESN Director Bob Trube
As we start the academic year, Bob encourages us from his experience as campus minister and ESN Director. Stay tuned for our weekly readings for individuals and groups, and some upcoming announcements for events in person and online. Image: Ohio State University. Scholarship is framed around what we do not know, the research questions we pursue in our work, or even the more down to earth questions of how we will complete all this work in our waking hours. Sometimes the unknown has to do with our own … [Read more...] about Beginning Fall 2019: A Letter from ESN Director Bob Trube
Equipping Christian Scholars at Urbana 18: The ESN Urbana Fellows Program
“It was amazing seeing so many Christian graduate students passionate about integrating their faith and their academic work. The connections were invaluable and further spurred me on to persevere as a faithful witness to Jesus' kingdom in the academy.” —InterVarsity ESN Urbana 18 Fellow … [Read more...] about Equipping Christian Scholars at Urbana 18: The ESN Urbana Fellows Program
Job Opportunity at Anselm House: Associate Director of University Engagement
As we hear of opportunities that may be of interest to Christian scholars, we often share them at the ESN blog as a public service. Anselm House recently contacted us with this opportunity. … [Read more...] about Job Opportunity at Anselm House: Associate Director of University Engagement
Duke Divinity Scholarships for Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture
As we hear of opportunities that may be of interest to Christian scholars, we often share them at the ESN blog as a public service. Duke Divinity School shared this scholarship opportunity with us recently. … [Read more...] about Duke Divinity Scholarships for Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture