Note: This article, part four of a series, first appeared on Biola’s Good Book Blog. For a more technical analysis, see the author’s article in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Three main passages in the Torah address the topic of lending and interest: Exodus 22:25: If you lend money to any of my […]
Seminary Spotlight: Fuller Theological Seminary
Fuller Seminary remains grateful for the work of the Oikonomia Network and deeply committed to our common goals. In the past year, we have continued to help all our students grapple with issues of work and calling in required core courses. We have entered the second year of our D.Min. cohort that focuses on faith, […]
Seminary Spotlight: Western Seminary
The geographical and cultural context of the West coast offers some distinct opportunities for biblical and theological education. At Western Seminary, with our main campus in Portland and other locations up and down the West coast, we seek to live out our mission of gospel-centered transformation within this environment. As a longtime Oikonomia Network partner […]
Karam Forum: Who God Is and What God Does
Karam Forum 2019 won’t just be Volf, Miller and Greene, great as they are. Our TED-style talkers will connect the core doctrines of the faith to the way people live every day in their homes, jobs and neighborhoods. Register today to join us at a reduced rate for a limited time. In addition to big-picture addresses from […]
Old Testament Curricular Workshops: Insights (Part 2)
This the latest in a series of articles sharing insights from a joint curricular development initiative of the ON, the Theology of Work Project and three ON schools (Asbury, Assemblies of God and Western). My previous article provided an overview of the relevance of some broad Old Testament themes for exploring faith and work issues. […]
Faith at Work Summit Academic Papers
This year, for the first time, the Faith at Work Summit features academic papers being delivered on a variety of subjects. The papers are available to read before the summit meets – but only if you are registered! Check your inbox for the password to access these articles, and contact us if you have any […]
Interest on Loans in the Old Testament (Part 3)
Note: This article, part three of a series, first appeared on Biola’s Good Book Blog. For a more technical analysis, see the author’s article in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. This series wrestles with the question: Does the Old Testament teach that charging interest on a loan is sinful? Deuteronomy 23:19 states: “You […]
Seminary Spotlight: Asbury Theological Seminary
The Office of Faith, Work and Economics (OFWE) at Asbury Theological Seminary has developed a growing expertise in social entrepreneurship, provided leadership in connecting the Wesleyan heritage to the discussion of work and the economy, engaged voices of people of color and women, and developed strategic key partnerships with other network stakeholders. These key milestones and their […]
Seminary Spotlight: Southwestern Baptist
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is located deep in the heart of Texas in Fort Worth. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex enjoys a bustling economy and steady population growth. As a result, we have a great opportunity to address the integration of faith and work within our community. Through the work of the Land Center for Cultural […]
Faith at Work Summit: Last Chance!
Now is your last chance to get a reduced price for the 2018 Faith at Work Summit, held in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare on October 11th-13th. The reduced event registration price of $239 ends on September 15, so be sure to purchase soon! Fewer than 50 hotel rooms remain in the discounted conference block, and the hotel is already […]
Old Testament Curricular Workshops: Insights (Part 1)
This the latest in a series of articles sharing insights from a joint curricular development initiative of the ON, the Theology of Work Project and three ON schools (Asbury, Assemblies of God and Western). Only two professors we talked with were teaching Old Testament courses as such, but discussion of OT texts and themes also […]
Karam Forum: Field Trip!
Field trip time! With our Karam Forum event happening less than a mile from a church that’s a major leader in the faith and work movement, we’ll be heading on over to experience their ministry live and in person. Our special room rate at the gorgeous Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas, for the conference taking place Janurary 3-4, is a low, […]
Interest on Loans in the Old Testament (Part 2)
Note: This article, part two of a series, first appeared on Biola’s Good Book Blog. For a more technical analysis, see the author’s article in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. As we saw in part one of this series, for most of the history of the church, church leaders understood that the Old […]
Seminary Spotlight: Moody Theological Seminary
Moody Bible Institute, home of Moody Theological Seminary, is going through a time of transition. The search for a new president is progressing well. God is proving his faithfulness to Moody in many ways, as he has over the last 132 years. We launched our faith and work initiative in 2013. The seeds that were […]
Karam Forum: Rooms Now Available
Rooms are now available at the gorgeous Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas for Karam Forum, coming up this Janurary 3-4. Our special room rate for the conference is a low, low $129, so reserve your room today before the supply runs out. And, of course, don’t forget to register for the event – the early […]