Integrating faith & field vs. Realizing justice in action Yes, we’ve made it to the finals of ESN March Madness ’14. I have learned a lot as we have wrestled with the question: What is the most pressing issue for the ChristianRead more…
Review: March Madness ’14, Reads, Opportunities . . .
ESN March Madness ’14 . . . A quick ESN March Madness ’14 round between “Finding & keeping vocation” and “Realizing justice in action” followed by a face-off with “Diversity in higher ed” to see who goes to the finals to takeRead more…
End of March Musts: Madness, Reads, Opportunities . . .
ESN March Madness ’14 . . . If you haven’t voted in this round of ESN March Madness ’14 (and invited others to do likewise), now is the time! I will keep this round open through midnight on Saturday. I’mRead more…
ESN’s Peek of the week
Introduction The past several weeks have been rich with prayer, conversation, and even some planning regarding next steps for the Emerging Scholars Network. One particular piece of feedback has been the desire to renew the Week in Review. As thisRead more…
Vote: Round 2 ESN March Madness ’14 closes at midnight
What is the most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed? The second round of ESN March Madness ’14 will close at midnight tonight (3/14). If you haven’t already done such, please cast your vote andRead more…
Round 2 ESN March Madness ’14 Opens
What is the most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed? Any surprises as we dive into the second round of ESN March Madness ’14? Honestly my wife and I both expected a stronger showing from TheologyRead more…
Vote: Round 1 ESN March Madness ’14 closes at midnight
What is the most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed? The first round of ESN March Madness ’14 will close at midnight tonight (3/7). If you haven’t already done such, please cast your vote andRead more…
Last call for nominations . . . let the madness begin ;)
Which topics must Christians be prepared to engage in today’s higher education? Please help us extend sixteen “tickets to the Dance” by sharing nominations. AND by passing along the invitation to all your friends, colleagues, and acquaintances so they too canRead more…
Education of the Heart and Mind — Santa Ono
Education of the Heart and Mind. Santa Ono at TEDxEmory (20 min, 30 sec) In this TEDxTalk, Santa Ono, Ph.D., provides a glimpse of his perspective on Education of the Heart and Mind. On Saturday, March 1, the Canadian-American biologist who nowRead more…
Winners of the ESN survey drawing and . . .
Special Announcement: We Have Winners!! I am proud to announce that Karl from Baylor University and Meghan from Queens University have won our survey drawing. They each will receive $100 worth of InterVarsity Press (IVP) books! Congratulations Karl and Meghan. Thank you to all of theRead more…
“The End of the University?” Symposium
Saturday March 1, 2014. The End of the University? The Ohio Valley Faculty Symposium with Dr. Santa Ono, president of the U. of Cincinnati. Two talks live via videoconference on 8 sites in 4 states. Note: In his second talk, Dr. Santa Ono explores the challenges and opportunities for followers of Jesus Christ. Read more…
The calling of Christian postgrad students and academics — Ard Louis
Ard Louis[1] The calling of Christian postgrad students and academics (1/29/2012) from oxfordchristianmind (52 min, 52 sec). Description: What does our calling to be disciples of Christ mean for our academic vocation (whether temporary as students or longer term as a career)?Read more…
The Challenge of ESN’s March Madness
What a joy to have Micheal Hickerson return to the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) blog to share The Best Christian Book of All Time: One Year Later (2/13/2014). A slam dunk. Thank-you Mike! I pray that many of you have been and continueRead more…