"The Christian academic vocation is first and foremost defined by thinking about and living one's vocation in the light of the triune God and God's story of the world. These elements not only nourish the university's soul but should also define professors' fundamental identities and direct them to engage in certain story-formed virtues and practices that shape their vocations in unique ways. Thinking and living in the light of God and God's story can also foster an integrated relationship for teaching, scholarship, and … [Read more...] about The Christian Academic Vocation in “Restoring the Soul of the University”
theology of vocation
My Calling at Church (Liturgies of Calling, Post 4)
Now and then, we'll take a break from our Sunday Scholar's Compass rhythm to share other material that can be used in personal reflection and communal worship, and this week we conclude a series of liturgies from a recent InterVarsity conference. Every summer, InterVarsity hosts the Midwest Faculty Conference as a time for faculty to rest, reflect, and meet with God and each other. This year's theme was The Faculty Vocation: Exploring a Christian Anthropology of the Academic Life. Mike Gehrling, InterVarsity's … [Read more...] about My Calling at Church (Liturgies of Calling, Post 4)
My Calling at Home (Liturgies of Calling, Post 3)
Now and then, we'll take a break from our Sunday Scholar's Compass rhythm to share other material that can be used in personal reflection and communal worship, and this week we continue a series of liturgies from a recent InterVarsity conference. Every summer, InterVarsity hosts the Midwest Faculty Conference as a time for faculty to rest, reflect, and meet with God and each other. This year's theme was The Faculty Vocation: Exploring a Christian Anthropology of the Academic Life. Mike Gehrling, InterVarsity's … [Read more...] about My Calling at Home (Liturgies of Calling, Post 3)
My Calling at Work (Liturgies of Calling, Post 2)
Now and then, we'll take a break from our Sunday Scholar's Compass rhythm to share other material that can be used in personal reflection and communal worship, and this week we continue a series of liturgies from a recent InterVarsity conference. Every summer, InterVarsity hosts the Midwest Faculty Conference as a time for faculty to rest, reflect, and meet with God and each other. This year's theme was The Faculty Vocation: Exploring a Christian Anthropology of the Academic Life. Mike Gehrling, InterVarsity's … [Read more...] about My Calling at Work (Liturgies of Calling, Post 2)
Liturgies of Calling, Post 1 (Highlighting Community)
Now and then, we'll take a break from our Sunday Scholar's Compass rhythm to share other material that can be used in personal reflection and communal worship, and this week we share a liturgy from a recent InterVarsity conference. Every summer, InterVarsity hosts the Midwest Faculty Conference as a time for faculty to rest, reflect, and meet with God and each other. This year's theme was The Faculty Vocation: Exploring a Christian Anthropology of the Academic Life. Mike Gehrling, InterVarsity's Director of … [Read more...] about Liturgies of Calling, Post 1 (Highlighting Community)