Work and Economics in Theological Education: At the curricular integration workshop we held during Acton University, we handed out a batch of sample syllabi illustrating possible ways to integrate work and economics into the seminary curriculum. The syllabi, available below, cover a wide variety of areas from Bible scholarship and social ethics, to church leadership […]
ON Point
By Greg Forster During this year’s Acton University, I saw one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed. Over 100 theological educators divided into groups and brainstormed on how to reconnect the seminary curriculum to work and the economy. They came from the broadest spectrum of evangelical traditions, from Presbyterians to Pentecostals. Their groups […]
Curricular Workshop
Takeaways for Educators At this year’s Acton University, the Oikonomia Network held a curricular integration workshop on work and economics in the seminary curriculum. Over 100 theological educators participated, brainstorming on how work and economics could be better integrated into every area. Some of the most interesting ideas are highlighted below, with links to the […]
New Vision Paper
New Vision Paper on Economic Wisdom and Pastoral Ministry For some time now, the Oikonomia Network has relied on 12 wise elements about the economy to reframe the integration of theology and economics. We envisioned these elements as the first step toward a larger Economic Wisdom Project that would advance a new conversation about faith […]
Dallas Willard
Tribute to Dallas Willard By Fred Oaks And you know of our concern for you from the way we lived when we were with you. – 1 Thessalonians 1:5 This month we were all saddened by the news of Dallas Willard’s passing. Many faculty members in the Oikonomia Network were with Dallas in January when he […]
Seminary Spotlight
What’s Going ON at Gordon-Conwell? By David Gill For 20 years, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has put special focus on work, business, and economic issues through its Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Workplace. The primary activity of the Mockler Center has been to organize monthly seminars and presentations on campus, to which campus […]
On Screen
Don’t forget about the Oikonomia Network introductory video and one-minute trailer! TED, “Thank you, washing machine . . . that gave us time to read books!” You may recall Swedish economist Hans Rosling’s short BBC video about economic growth and well-being, which we featured in our March newsletter. Rosling is back with a quirky, unforgettable TED talk on the washing machine and […]
Brooks & Nelson
Keep watching the Oikonomia Network’s YouTube channel for unique video resources on the intersection of faith, work, and economics. Several new videos feature groundbreaking ideas from leading authors in this field. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, turned in a stellar performance in his interview for the Kern Family Foundation’s Faith & Flourishing series. Pastor Mel Lawrenz […]
On Point
By Greg Forster Pastors equip the saints for works of ministry, and seminaries equip pastors to do this equipping. In the Oikonomia Network, our calling is to equip the equippers of the equippers! This month, we’re posting several new tools on the ON website that we hope you’ll find helpful as you prepare future pastors […]
Seminary Spotlight
What’s Going on at Biola-Talbot? By Scott Rae At the Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), we are grateful to be participants in the Oikonomia Network as we pursue our commitment to whole-life discipleship by connecting theology to work and economics. When we began the Oikonomia project, many of our students held deeply entrenched ideas […]
Willard on Wisdom
“Love of God and love of neighbor requires us to address these issues of living with economic wisdom. They are too important for human life to be set aside. There is much else for pastors to do, of course, and not every pastor will engage the issues of economic wisdom to the same extent; but […]
ON Topic
Don’t miss our ON Topic webinar with Tom Nelson, author of “Work Matters,” on May 2 at 1 p.m. CST (2 p.m. EST, 11 a.m. PST). Nelson has made several appearances at seminaries in our network, so many of you are already familiar with his book. In this webinar, however, we will go beyond the introductory level […]
On Screen
Here are some new and “new to us” video resources to consider: Oikonomia Network introductory video & one-minute trailer: This short video, shot in the unique environment of the Grohmann Museum, offers the perfect introduction to our network. Share this video with your peers and anyone else who’s interested in what you’re up to! We […]
Best of Bob Lupton
Around 20 people participated in our first ON Topic webinar with Bob Lupton, author of “Toxic Charity,” on March 27. You can watch the webinar in its entirety here, but we’ve also compiled short highlights for you: “There is dignity in the process of exchange” (4:45) Sharing a powerful story from his own ministry experience, and […]
Acton University
Renew and Reconnect at Acton University This year’s Acton University (AU) conference on theology, economics, and the good society promises to be the biggest and best yet. The conference, to be held June 18-21, will feature new speakers, fresh opportunities to develop the ON mission, and more Kern Fellows than ever before representing evangelical seminaries […]