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Master Yourself by Choosing Your Master (Masterclass in Writing, Part 5)

February 19, 2018 by Royce Francis Leave a Comment

With  Written on Their Hearts: Writing, Worship, and Spiritual Formation in the Life of the Mind, Dr. Royce Francis began a new series on writing with a new format for the ESN blog, i.e., Masterclass. Like a Masterclass in music or performance, it provides the opportunity to learn skills from an expert, as well as exercises designed by that expert to help you deepen those skills in your own academic life. In this series, which will run for the length of the spring semester, Royce will weave together theological … [Read more...] about Master Yourself by Choosing Your Master (Masterclass in Writing, Part 5)

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Finding Your Voice, Life in the Academy, Resources for ESN Members, Science Corner Tagged With: calling, discernment, Engineering, Masterclass, Masterclass in Writing 2018 Series, reading, time management, time management tips, vocation, writing

The Christian Academic Vocation in “Restoring the Soul of the University”

October 29, 2017 by Tom Grosh IV Leave a Comment

"The Christian academic vocation is first and foremost defined by thinking about and living one's vocation in the light of the triune God and God's story of the world. These elements not only nourish the university's soul but should also define professors' fundamental identities and direct them to engage in certain story-formed virtues and practices that shape their vocations in unique ways. Thinking and living in the light of God and God's story can also foster an integrated relationship for teaching, scholarship, and … [Read more...] about The Christian Academic Vocation in “Restoring the Soul of the University”

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: academic vocations, calling, intervarsity press, ministry to emerging generations, Restoring the Soul of the University, Theology of Higher Ed, theology of vocation, vocation

Collegial Connections, Week Three: Maintaining Connections

September 18, 2017 by Renee Bourdeaux Leave a Comment

This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in psychological research and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help build community in academic settings. Read Post 1 here, and Post 2 here.   This Collegial Connections series has so far covered Hallway Connections and Meeting Connections. Now, with any luck (and, of … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week Three: Maintaining Connections

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Faculty Tagged With: C. S. Lewis, calling, Career Stages, collegial connections series, communications, Faculty, Friendship, Relational Maintenance Theory, vocation

Collegial Connections, Week Two: Meeting Connections

September 11, 2017 by Renee Bourdeaux Leave a Comment

This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in psychological research and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help build community in academic settings. Read Post 1 here.   … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week Two: Meeting Connections

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Faculty Tagged With: C. S. Lewis, calling, Career Stages, collegial connections series, communications, Faculty, Friendship, Symbolic Convergence Theory, Team Meetings, The Four Loves, vocation

Collegial Connections, Week One: Hallway Connections

September 5, 2017 by Renee Bourdeaux Leave a Comment

This fall, Renee Bourdeaux draws on her expertise in communications and her experience as a college professor to offer tips on building strong relationships with academic colleagues. Stay tuned for three posts exploring connections with fellow academics in your department and university. In addition to applying her academic knowledge, each week Renee will also offer a prayer and a practical exercise to help readers build community in academic settings.   … [Read more...] about Collegial Connections, Week One: Hallway Connections

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Faculty Tagged With: calling, Career Stages, collegial connections series, communications, Faculty, Friendship, Steven McCornack, vocation

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