With both sorrow and joy, we announce that Tom Grosh IV will be transitioning to a new role as an area director with CMDA (Christian Medical and Dental Association) in South Central Pennsylvania, and I will be carrying on the vision and mission of ESN. Sorrow, because Tom is an amazing colleague who has grown ESN into a vibrant ministry with a strong model, and I will miss him immensely. Joy, because Tom is moving on to another wonderful opportunity to serve Christ and still plans to do some volunteer writing with ESN, and joy also because I am deeply excited to grow the vision, mission, and model Tom has built at ESN.Read more…
Investing in a Renaissance in ESN’s Ministry
This fiscal year, we hope to reach thousands of aspiring Christian academics by building on what we’ve learned. Our greatest need right now is to expand Dr. Eagleson’s work to coordinate our online network and strengthen our national collaborations. . . . Would you consider becoming a regular donor or giving a special gift today?Read more…
5 Ways ESN Wants to Support You This Academic Year
From Scholar’s Compass to conference funding to Urbana 18, how we hope to support you this year. Read more…
Last Chance to Give to ESN in 2017
During one of the mountaintop seasons in my graduate school career, I stumbled upon the opportunity to write for ESN. And the deadline came during the toughest moments of my time in graduate school. ESN transformed my isolated journaling into a shared space of solace and support, at a time I most needed it. Read more…
2018 Christian Scholars Foundation Grant: Opportunity for ESN Members
Mark your calendars for March 15, 2018: that’s the deadline for the annual Christian Scholars Foundation Grant application. Two grants were awarded in 2017, so stay tuned for interviews with the recipients.Read more…
#GivingTuesday: Andy Crouch on the Need for ESN
The work of ESN is so essential—not just for scholars themselves, but for the university, our culture, and the church as well. — Andy CrouchRead more…
Highlighting Community: Online Course on Postmodernism and the Bible Starting Soon
Ever wondered how to engage with postmodern thought as a Christian?Read more…
Engaging Science & Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries
In September I had the privilege of participating in the STEAM (i.e., Science & Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries) Project Conference held at Catalina Island, CA. Read more…
ESN Collaborations: STEAM Grant for Faith/Science Engagement (ESN Fall 2016 Preview Series)
This year, thanks to God’s grace and generous funding from the STEAM Project through Fuller Seminary, our faith/science engagement will be expanding in several ways.Read more…
Thanking God for ASA 2016 and A Grant to Expand in 2017
This was my first time at the ASA meeting and it is easily one of the highlights of my adult life.Read more…
ASA Surges to the Finish Line
ASA welcomed 325 new student members. That’s 75 more than the 250 free memberships ASA made it a goal to give away.Read more…
One More Week: Get a Free Book, Help Win a Contest
Calling all science students! Get a free book and help ESN win a contest. Read more…
Friendly Competition: Can ESN Find the Most New ASA Members?
We know ESN members like a little friendly competition, so here’s a contest for the rest of October: share free student memberships to the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA). Read more…
New Science/Faith Resource Page from ASA
Looking for faith/science resources? Check out the new Resources on Science and Christian Faith from the American Scientific Affiliation. Read more…
Engaging Students in the Subject of Truth
“In every field, we can engage students in reflecting on truth . . .” let’s explore this further with Mary Poplin
Resources for Postdocs: Follow-up to “Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences”
As I think about my journey through graduate school and the crazy world of postdoc-dom (postdoc-ship?), a few things keep coming to mind. These verses from Ephesians 3 (ESV, emphases mine) have been such an encouragement, and are my prayer forRead more…
Will You Partner with ESN?
This year has been a time of transition for the Emerging Scholars Network, and one more transition — the end of our fiscal year — is approaching soon. InterVarsity’s fiscal year wraps up at the end of this month, and we’d likeRead more…
Finding a Postdoc in the Sciences: Identifying the Right Position
Kelly Seaton continues her series on finding a postdoc in the sciences. Previously: One Postdoc’s Journey, Where Should I Begin? Once you have decided to pursue a postdoc position and have a reasonable idea what you would like to studyRead more…
Warranted Christian Belief and CCEL
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library is an incredible resource for theological and devotional classics. It specializes in free or low-cost public domain books. For example, don’t have $300 to plunk down for an entire edition of the Ante-Nicene, Nicene, andRead more…
ESN Partner: Mars Hill Audio
Periodically, we’ll feature one of ESN’s partner organizations here on the blog. Mars Hill Audio is committed to assisting Christians who desire to move from thoughtless consumption of contemporary culture to a vantage point of thoughtful engagement. Mars Hill AudioRead more…