Three weeks ago, I began taking the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course at my church. Founded in 1974 and organized by the US Center for World Mission, Perspectives explores “the biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic dimensions of world evangelization.” It's a required course for many people joining the missions field, and it seemed like a good follow-up to Urbana 12, as well as a good way to get to know some new people at my church and in my community. We're currently in the biblical … [Read more...] about How Are Faculty and Students “Blessed to Be a Blessing?”
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$100 Scholarships to help Emerging Scholars Not Miss Urbana12
Update: As of 12/14/2012 all the scholarship money has been used in the account. If you're at Urbana12, please swing by ESN's booth and various other gatherings/opportunities. For more information check out ESN's exhibit profile page. What benefits will an Emerging Scholar reap from participating in Urbana? A graduate student in Survey Research and Methodology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, writes: For members of the Emerging Scholars Network, the Urbana conference promises to be a fantastic … [Read more...] about $100 Scholarships to help Emerging Scholars Not Miss Urbana12
To skim or not to skim: A ‘case’ study of “Christian Apologetics”
As Douglas Groothuis' newly released 752 page casebound Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for the Biblical Faith (IVP. 2011) spilled out of the box onto the counter in front of my four girls, I felt the press of two book reviews, a stack of material to read for three seminary classes, and various responsibilities at home, church and work. How did I respond? Thankfully, earlier in the day I had read Hannah's ESN blog post What I Wish I'd Known About Graduate School: Surviving the Workload (8/23/2011), in … [Read more...] about To skim or not to skim: A ‘case’ study of “Christian Apologetics”
Heading East: Kami in India
I'm pleased to introduce our second guest blogger of the summer and our first international correspondent. Kami L. Rice recently joined InterVarsity staff to work with graduate and professional students in Nashville, but she has extensive experience as a freelance writer with a large number of credits to her name. Kami is in the middle of a 4-week journey to India. She plans to connect with students and faculty while there, but she begins her series this week with reflections on a previous trip to India and on the … [Read more...] about Heading East: Kami in India
Deadline for CAR Global Project is April 1st
The deadline is April 1 to apply for an incredible short-term missions trip with The Well and InterVarsity Global Projects. A group of women faculty has been invited to the University of Bangui in the Central African Republic to facilitate workshops and research on how to increase the number of women accessing higher learning (currently only 10%), hold English conversation classes, and encourage Christian students on campus. This is an excellent way to use your academic expertise to serve women and Christians in Africa. … [Read more...] about Deadline for CAR Global Project is April 1st