by Oikonomia Network | May 6, 2014 | Newsletter Articles
The Acton Institute has officially launched its revolutionary church curriculum, “For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles” (FLOW). Faculty in the Oikonomia Network got a special preview of the curriculum at our annual retreat in January, viewing episode 1,...
by Oikonomia Network | May 6, 2014 | Newsletter Articles
Our seminary spotlights and highlight reports, documenting the steadily building success of our partner schools, are two of the most popular features in our newsletter. As this school year comes to a close, it seems like a good time to look back at some of our...
by Oikonomia Network | May 6, 2014 | Newsletter Articles
Detroit pastor Chris Brooks gave a riveting talk on “The Church and Economic Renewal” at the 2014 faculty retreat of the Oikonomia Network. The following is adapted from his brand new book, “Urban Apologetics: Why the Gospel is Good News for the City,” from Kregel...
by Oikonomia Network | May 6, 2014 | Newsletter Articles
“Humanizing Work” was the theme of the Center for Faith & Work’s annual conference this year. During the opening session, Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs was mentioned. Maslow, a 20th century American psychologist, studied people’s motivations, eventually...
by Oikonomia Network | May 6, 2014 | Newsletter Articles
Dallas Theological Seminary Darrell Bock, executive director of cultural engagement at the Hendricks Center Dallas Theological Seminary’s Faith, Work, and Economics program included a variety of activities in the 2013-2014 academic year. The program engages...