In Masterclass in writing, Dr. Royce Francis not only weaves together theological reflection and practical suggestions on becoming a skilled writer in general and within one’s field, but also offers exercises to put the ideas in practice. If along the way you have missed some of “the classes,” click here. Questions and conversation are welcome—feel free to use the Comments section to express them, or email them to http://www.intervarsity.org/contact/emerging-scholars-network. [Read more…] about Authority, Awareness, Attention Span (Masterclass in Writing, Part 8)
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After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday
The election is over. Now what? In this series, I will use Romans 12 to frame reflections of this presidential campaign and hopefully encourage us to live faithfully as we return to the “ordinary time†of the American political calendar. See Part 1 here. Editor’s note: For previous statistical analysis and nonpartisan political reflection from Josh’s expertise, see this link. [Read more…] about After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday
Book Review: The Road to Character
The Road to Character, David Brooks. New York, Random House, 2015.
Summary: David Brooks explores the issue of character development through the hard-won pursuit of moral virtue, exemplified in the moral quests of people as diverse as Augustine and Bayard Rustin, Frances Perkins and Dorothy Day.
Gates and “Keys†(Scholar’s Compass)
Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, Outside of the Gate of Honour from Senate House Passage
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honour. (Proverbs 15:33)
Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honour. (Proverbs 18:12)
Community, Excellence, and Joy, Part 2 (Closing Interview, Faithful Is Successful series)
As we wrap up the Faithful is Successful series, ESN caught up with the book’s three editors for an interview. Nathan Grills, David E. Lewis, and Josh Swamidass reflect on community, faithfulness, and other themes of the series below. Enjoy Part 2 of this interview! Part 1 can be found here.
4. ESN: One of the largest themes of the series has to do with issues of faith and ambition. It seems that God has called us to do our best work for Him, and yet He’s also called us to seek humility and associate with the humble. Any further thoughts on navigating that tension? [Read more…] about Community, Excellence, and Joy, Part 2 (Closing Interview, Faithful Is Successful series)