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Christ and the academy

Faith and Reason, Part 1

July 6, 2018 by Mark Hansard Leave a Comment

Frequent ESN contributor and Graduate & Faculty Ministries Staff Mark Hansard returns to give us a summer series on faith and reason. We're always happy to share Mark's thoughtful writings. Interested in reading more by Mark? You can explore his thoughts on learning about godly scholarships through Hebrews, his popular posts on The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, or all of his literary and theological reflections for ESN.   In this series on Faith and Reason, we will take a brief look at a Scriptural basis … [Read more...] about Faith and Reason, Part 1

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Developing Christ-like Character in Grad School

October 8, 2017 by Scott Santibanez Leave a Comment

Recently, I was pleased to write a recommendation for an outstanding 4th year medical student's application for a residency program. I've been asked to write and review a number of recommendation letters over the years. While the letters I've written and read highlight a wide range of positive attributes, two characteristics have stood out to me lately. Supervisors recognize someone who is confident. For example: “she displays decisiveness.” They also value someone who is humble—“receptive to feedback,” and “shows … [Read more...] about Developing Christ-like Character in Grad School

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Letter to My Self, Starting Graduate School

April 23, 2017 by Ryan Wilkinson 1 Comment

Historian Ryan Wilkinson, PhD finished and starting a tenure track job in the fall, writes a letter to himself at the beginning of graduate school. We hope it's a great encouragement, wherever you are on your academic journey.   Dear Me, Well, congratulations—you're going to graduate school! So—this is your future self, writing from a decade ahead to let you know that you'll have a lot of fun. On the other hand . . .  it won't all be easy. Hmmm? What do I mean? Well, let me give you some examples. … [Read more...] about Letter to My Self, Starting Graduate School

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Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple

April 2, 2017 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

During Lent, ESN writer and InterVarsity graduate/faculty staff member Jamie Noyd shares  her reflections. She  invites us to meditate with her on  six of the stations of the cross on which Christians have reflected over the centuries. See the post for the first Sunday of Lent here,  the Second Sunday of Lent here, the third Sunday of Lent here, and the fourth Sunday of Lent here. You can explore Jamie's other work for ESN, on the book of Ruth and the idea of pilgrimage, here. John 19:25-27 Standing near the … [Read more...] about Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

March 26, 2017 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

During Lent, ESN writer and InterVarsity graduate/faculty staff member Jamie Noyd shares  her reflections. She  invites us to meditate with her on  six of the stations of the cross on which Christians have reflected over the centuries. See the post for the first Sunday of Lent here,  the Second Sunday of Lent here, and the third Sunday of Lent here. You can explore Jamie's other work for ESN, on the book of Ruth and the idea of pilgrimage, here. Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of … [Read more...] about Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross

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