Going to Urbana? Connect with the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) and all of InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM) in the following ways. Check out Urbana materials on the spot in St. Louis for more details on time and location. Here's a list of what to look for. Not going to Urbana? Pray for emerging scholars and other Urbana participants to grow in their love for God and their neighbors, and look for links to content from Urbana here later on. Or browse our Urbana 15 archives. ESN Seminar: The … [Read more...] about Connect with ESN/GFM at Urbana
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Loving our Atheist Neighbors with Truth and Love: Rick Mattson at Urbana
How should Christians approach conversations about faith with atheists? At the Urbana Student Missions Conference, Rick Mattson examined common atheist arguments and argued for a holistic Christian response that includes intellect, care-giving, and friendship. From Dec 27 - Jan 1, volunteers with our network of early career Christian academics are liveblogging seminars at the Urbana conference, a mission-focused student gathering of 16,000 Christians from across North America and the world. This post was co-written … [Read more...] about Loving our Atheist Neighbors with Truth and Love: Rick Mattson at Urbana
The Importance of Realities We Cannot See: Bryan Enderle on Science and Faith
How does modern science and scientific theory intersect with the Bible and the Christian story? At Urbana, Bryan Enderle explored philosophical arguments and quantum mechanics to bring these two seemingly separate threads together. From Dec 27 - Jan 1, volunteers with our network of early career Christian academics are liveblogging seminars at the Urbana conference, a mission-focused student gathering of 16,000 Christians from across North America and the world. This post was written by Rebecca Carlson and Angelo … [Read more...] about The Importance of Realities We Cannot See: Bryan Enderle on Science and Faith
15 Posts on Mission, Justice, and the University from Urbana 2015
What does it mean to be part of a global religion, and how can we make sense of the diverse missions, values, and politics of that belonging? How can we as Christians better understand what it means to follow Jesus in a world that is more connected than ever before? After four days in St Louis for the Urbana conference, I feel closer to the heart of those questions than ever before. … [Read more...] about 15 Posts on Mission, Justice, and the University from Urbana 2015
Make Reconciliation, Not Just Peace: Lessons from Burundi at Urbana
How can Christians seek racial reconciliation in cultures with deep historical and political antagonisms? From Dec 27 - Jan 1, volunteers with our network of early career Christian academics are liveblogging seminars at the Urbana conference, a mission-focused student gathering of 16,000 Christians from across North America and the world. This post was written by Rebecca Carlson and Nathan Matias Speaking at Urbana today is Emmanuel Bagumako, general secretary of the Union des Groupes Bibliques du Burundi (UGBB), the … [Read more...] about Make Reconciliation, Not Just Peace: Lessons from Burundi at Urbana