Last week I mentioned an opportunity to hear from mathematician Francis Su on the topic The Integration of Faith and the Academic Calling (a webinar cohosted by ESN and the Society of Christian Scholars). I am not aware of any opportunities to view the presentation after the fact, so for those of you who were unable to participate, I will share a few highlights. He covers some similar territory in an interview with Quanta (text, video), his Mathematical Association of America presidential address, and this article on … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Adding to the Conversation
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Seeing Anew This Year
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. –Romans 5:17 As we ring in the New Year, much ink will be spilled, again, on New Year's resolutions and promises. Frankly, I gave up on New Year's resolutions long ago, as I realized that they didn't make much difference in my life anyway. I was never very serious about them. On the other … [Read more...] about Seeing Anew This Year
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 … [Read more...] about Community, Excellence, and Joy, Part 2 (Closing Interview, Faithful Is Successful series)
Success: Thy Will – Or My Will – Be Done?
What is your greatest fear as you move through your academic or professional training? (Seriously. Please take a moment and give it some thought before reading on.) … [Read more...] about Success: Thy Will – Or My Will – Be Done?
Scholar’s Compass: Academics and Humility
“Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget, nor turn away. . . . Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.” - Proverbs 4:5-6 Reflection In academics emphasis is frequently placed more on how much one knows, rather than on the process of learning. An environment geared towards test-taking and preeminent reputations can easily take us far from humility, especially if a rigid certainty is elevated above inquiry. Trappist monk Thomas Keating teaches that humility is “what God most looks … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Academics and Humility