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Archives for April 2015

Exposing Every Student to Calling

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Elaine Bernius, associate professor of Biblical Studies, Indiana Wesleyan University An exploration of God’s calling on everyone’s life was at the center of a bold new initiative at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) this academic year. In fall 2014, over 750 first-time undergraduates arrived on campus nine days before classes began, significantly extending the former three-day […]

The Testaments Treat Wealth Differently

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Keith Reeves, professor of biblical studies, Azusa-Pacific University  Note: This article is the second of a three-part series on economic production and Jubilee in the Old and New Testaments. Why does the New Testament seem so much more negative about wealth than the Old? As this series of articles turns from Jubilee in the Old […]

Theology and Economics: Caught on Camera

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Helpful models of video resources: Some video resources profiled in this article were selected by the ON Advisory Committee as “helpful models” for network faculty to consider. The faith-and-work world is still talking about the Faith@Work Summit last October, and videos of the powerful talks given at the summit are now online. Of particular interest […]

SEMINARY SPOTLIGHT

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Denver Seminary David Buschart, professor of theology and historical studies Brian Gray, director of training and mentoring Dieumeme Noelliste, professor of theological ethics, director of the Vernon Grounds Institute Don Payne, associate professor of theology and Christian formation Gary VanderPol, assistant professor of justice and mission Denver Seminary is making the most of a number […]

More Highlights

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Everyday Works: Pursuing a Discipleship That Matters Darrell Yoder, adjunct professor, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we are engaging local pastors in the integration of faith, work, and economics in a new and robust way. The Everyday Works Project has three prongs that will be executed over the next two years: […]

Your Job Is Not a Vocation

April 1, 2015 by Oikonomia Network

Malcolm B. Yarnell III, professor and department chair of systematic theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Today we use words like “calling” and “vocation” in association with jobs and tasks. However, these are external circumstances that the world can change or take away. Martin Luther’s experience can help us appreciate how our true vocation rests at […]

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