Can We Know the World—and Still Love the World? On Vocation and the Common Good “Knowledge is power!” was the promise of the Enlightenment. Yes, in a thousand ways, and the great universities of the modern world have birthed that reality And yet, even as it was coming into being there were those who saw […]
The annual Institute of Biblical Studies, sponsored by Chesterton House, Bethel Grove Bible Church, and New Life Presbyterian Church, is designed to teach from the Scriptures, challenging participants to deepen their knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Past speakers have included Dr. D.A. Carson, Dr. Walter Kaiser, Dr. Roger Nicole, and Dr. Richard Pratt. This year's guest […]
“Knowledge is power!” was the promise of the Enlightenment. Yes, in a thousand ways, and the great universities of the modern world have birthed that reality And yet, even as it was coming into being there were those who saw knowledge differently. The poet Byron lamented that “those who know the most mourn the deepest.” […]
What does it look like to study religion "objectively" in the classroom while remaining faithful to Christ? The question arises in a number of ways. Take, for example, the recent viral video Why I Hate Religion but Love Jesus (with almost 20 million hits), and the thoughtful response Does Jesus Hate Religion? Kinda, Sorta, Not Really. Or take […]
Forgiveness is central to Christian Faith. Last year we watched a very compelling film entitled As We Forgive. This year we will be watching selections from The Power of Forgiveness. From the website: "The POWER of FORGIVENESS explores and translates it into a popular, accessible documentary film for public television. The film combines character-driven stories of dramatic […]
Occupy Wall Street: What is it and what should we make of it? As requested by many students, we will have an opportunity to hear from and speak with two Cornell Professors, Chris Barrett and Bob Hockett, about this movement that has been so prominent in the news this year.
What is scientism, and how is it set apart from ‘science’ proper? What, if anything, sets scientific knowledge apart from other ways of knowing? How should our scientific practices relate, if at all, to attempts to understand the world in other ways? What sorts of evidence can or should we use in pursuing understanding of the […]
Dr. Ian Hutchinson is a Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT and author of Monopolizing Knowledge.
Facebook delivers constant connection, but does it help us in our quest for community? What is the future of friendships when they are increasingly mediated by digital technologies and commercial interests? Felicia Song, assistant professor at Louisiana State University, offers critical reflections on social media’s influence on contemporary social practices and more broadly, technology’s role […]
