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Archives for April 2016

Teaching OT: Ruth and the Contemporary Workplace

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

Alistair Mackenzie, teaching fellow, Laidlaw College William Messenger, executive editor, Theology of Work Project Note: This article explores a touchpoint for curricular integration from the ON’s annual curricular integration workshop. This is the second part of a two-part article.   As we have seen, the book of Ruth has implications for ethics, economics and workplace […]

ON Announces the Karam Forum

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

The Oikonomia Network is excited to announce the Karam Forum, a two-day gathering for theological educators and Christian academics. The Karam Forum will be held at Trinity International University, outside of Chicago, from March 2-3, 2017. Speakers will include: Kevin Vanhoozer, Con Campbell, Darrell Bock, Amy Sherman, Tom Nelson, Bruce Fields, and many more. Admission […]

Amy Sherman on Helpful Models in Local Churches

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

The Oikonomia Network’s annual faculty retreat featured provocative and stimulating talks from three leaders of the faith and work movement. Access their talks and slides here: David Miller, “God Bless Us, Every One: The Past, Present and Future of the Faith and Work Movement” (audio) Amy Sherman, “In and For Community: Helpful Models in Theological […]

Luke’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Foolish” Part II

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

Keith Reeves, professor of biblical studies, Azusa Pacific University Note: This is the second part of a two-part article. As we have seen, rich people and their often-foolish lifestyles are an important theme in Luke. Having looked at the story of the rich fool and the story of the rich man and Lazarus, we will […]

Seminary Spotlight

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

Dallas Theological Seminary Darrell Bock, executive director of cultural engagement at the Hendricks Center Mikel Del Rosario, cultural engagement assistant at the Hendricks Center In 2012, Dallas Theological Seminary launched a cultural engagement initiative to help Christians develop a more holistic view of discipleship, highlighting the relevance of theology to all of life including a […]

More Highlights

April 11, 2016 by Oikonomia Network

Old Testament and Economics Colloquium Eric Mitchell, associate professor of Old Testament and archaeology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary The Richard Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary sponsored an Old Testament and Economics Colloquium on September 17-18, 2015. An initial gathering at Acton University in 2014 recognized the need to encourage evangelicals […]

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