Missing Books and Culture? Want to have awesome conversations about literature and faith? Wishing you could hang out in a cool Christian study center this spring? Our friends at Upper House, a Christian study center in Madison, Wisconsin, have a way to address all three of those longings. John Wilson of Books and Culture will be a panel moderator at Upper House's literary symposium on April 7, an event designed to gather Christians across the region for thoughtful conversations in an amazing space. Browse … [Read more...] about Reimagining the Sacred & the Cool: A Literary Symposium (Highlighting Community)
Public Intellectuals
Highlighting Community: Spring Lineup at Center for Christianity and Scholarship (North Carolina)
We love to share the work of other organizations and scholars with similar goals. Our hope is that these updates on different Christian communities will encourage our readers and also provide great event ideas and conversation starters for Christian communities in different places. Today, we're highlighting the spring activities of the Center for Christianity and Scholarship, in North Carolina's Research Triangle. Since 2012, the Center for Christianity and Scholarship has worked with students and … [Read more...] about Highlighting Community: Spring Lineup at Center for Christianity and Scholarship (North Carolina)
Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ESN Staff prays for the ongoing grace to seek justice and practice mercy, to stand with the vulnerable, and to celebrate the vast diversity of people represented in God's Kingdom. Here are a few resources the ESN blog has shared over the past few years related to the work of Martin Luther King Jr. 1. "God Was the First to Cry," a 2-part blog post by Lauri Swann as part of our Lent 2015 Justice series. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. 2. Book review of Birmingham Revolution … [Read more...] about Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Campus Carry, Civic Conversations, and Public Intellectuals
One scholar explores his role as he writes about campus carry laws. Thank-you to Matthew Boedy, an assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at the University of North Georgia, for considering the relationship between Christ, scholar(s), and what many have called “public scholarship.” For Matthew's earlier posts on the blog, all related to the job search and the academic journey, follow this link. For Emerging Scholars Network blog posts exploring Public Intellectuals click here. ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV, Associate … [Read more...] about Campus Carry, Civic Conversations, and Public Intellectuals
Journalism Notes: Spiritual Growth Through Reading and Writing News
One of the biggest challenges I face as a journalism professor is just getting students to read the news. Even those majoring in journalism often spend little time staying abreast of current events. … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: Spiritual Growth Through Reading and Writing News