In this week's Week in Review, new graduates dealing with the recession, some notable reviews of N.T. Wright's new book, Justification, a new website for Christian lawyers, some additional coverage of A. N. Wilson's conversion, and more! If you'd like to contribute to next week's Review, add your link(s) in the comments, or send them to Tom or Mike directly. Reminder: We start our ESN Book Club on Your Mind Matters next Tuesday, June 9. We'll start with the forewords and Chapter 1. If you haven't gotten your copy … [Read more...] about Week in Review – Recession, Tenure, N. T. Wright, and More
Money
March Madness!
As you have a passion for higher education, you no doubt follow March Madness with great interest and/or concern. So join me in swinging by Culture Making to wrestle with the 5 Culture Making Questions applied to March Madness: What does March Madness assume about the way the world is? What does March Madness assume about the way the world should be? What does March Madness make possible? What does March Madness make impossible (or at least a lot more difficult)? What new culture is created in … [Read more...] about March Madness!
$ of Higher Education
In the midst of conversations regarding the recession and the bailout, I find myself talking with colleagues, friends and family about the complex price tag of higher education. If you're like me or have a curiosity regarding the topic, take a moment to bone up by reading this week's Chronicle of Higher Education's piece STICKER SHOCK: The $375-Billion Question: Why Does College Cost So Much? Here's a few paragraphs which I'll refer in the coming days (Note: read the article for the data/examples): A poll … [Read more...] about $ of Higher Education
Paying for Following Christ
No, this isn't a post about the cost of discipleship. It's about finding ways to pay for your registration and travel to Following Christ 2008, InterVarsity's conference for graduate students, faculty, professionals, and even ESN members. Jon Boyd, FC08 conference director, has put together a helpful video describing the many ways you can reduce your out-of-pocket costs for FC08, including a way to win one of three $50 registration discounts, just for watching the video. FC08: The Director's Videos #6 from … [Read more...] about Paying for Following Christ