Theological educators and Christian academics came together in Los Angeles for Karam Forum 2018 on January 4-5, a time of collaboration, encouragement and equipping. We thought together about the nature of flourishing, the connection between theology and daily life, how we can draw economic wisdom from the Bible, the challenge of reforming educational institutions and […]
Two New EWP Talks: Israel’s Land Laws and Our Economic Mission
We continue to release new EWP Talks as part of our flipped conference at Karam Forum 2018. These two new talks look at what we can learn for our own economic lives from the Mosaic land laws (and the prophets’ anger when those laws were broken), and how the mission of the church fits into […]
Greg Jones: Traditioned Innovation and the Back to Egypt Committee
At the 2018 ON faculty retreat, which took place just before Karam Forum, we were richly blessed by a keynote address from Greg Jones of Duke Divinity School. Reflecting on his 13 years’ tenure as that school’s dean, his experiences as provost of Baylor University and other sources of insight, Jones wove together a powerful […]
Recommended Assessment Tools
Your school has built in curricular elements dealing with all the “oikonomia” themes. Great. You’ve been talking about whole-life discipleship and stewardship, value creation and opportunities for the poor, vocation outside the church walls and responsible action. Fantastic. But how do you know your training is having an effect on students? In 2016, the Oikonomia […]
Seminary Spotlight: Sioux Falls Seminary
In fall 2014, Sioux Falls Seminary launched the Kairos Project, a unique approach to theological education. The Kairos Project is an outcome-based program that uses mentor teams to oversee students. Assignments are adaptable, and each program emphasizes contextually integrated educational moments. Students do much of their learning in their respective ministries. The learning process looks […]
Seminary Spotlight: LABI College/LATS
Founded in 1926 by Alice Luce, LABI College is the nation’s oldest Hispanic Bible College. Over the past ninety years, LABI has trained and equipped thousands of pastors, ministers, superintendents and professional leaders. Since joining the Oikonomia Network in 2016, along with our sister institution Latin American Theological Seminary, LABI has made strides to accomplish […]
Two New EWP Talks: Proverbs and the Great Commission
Following our new flipped conference format, we’re proud to release the next two talks for Karam Forum 2018. Check out these talks on money in Proverbs and the Great Commission as a mission for all of life; consider using them in future classes; then register to join us to discuss them with the speakers at […]
Sample Assignments Across the Curriculum
Here are more sample assignments to help inspire fresh thinking about how to incorporate a concern for vocation, flourishing and economic justice across the curriculum. Biblical Studies or Theology Ask students to watch an episode of the Jesus and Your Job series by Sean McDonough at the Theology of Work Project and answer the following […]
Publisher Adapts Karam Forum Video
We’re celebrating here at ON headquarters! InterVarsity Press has adapted a video from Karam Forum 2017 to promote Tom Nelson’s new book, The Economics of Neighborly Love. It’s a win-win-win occasion. Tom’s book is a theologically rich exploration of the role of fruitfulness in the Old and New Testaments, and its consequences for the way […]
Resource: Everyday Works Curriculum
Note: This article is the latest in a series highlighting resources for classrooms and churches. “What does my job have to do with poverty?” That’s an easy question for many non-profit workers and missionaries, and some pastors. However, we might forgive almost everyone else if they struggle to see a connection between their daily work […]
Covenant Becomes ON Partner School
The Oikonomia Network is pleased to announce that Covenant Theological Seminary has become an ON partner school. We anticipate a fruitful partnership with a school that has much to offer our community. Covenant is already well known to many in the ON as the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America. When the ON […]
Criswell Becomes ON Partner School
The Oikonomia Network rejoices to announce that Criswell College has become an ON partner school. We look forward to increased opportunities to serve one another in this new level of relationship. Criswell, located near the center of downtown Dallas – just two blocks from fellow ON partner Dallas Theological Seminary – is affiliated with the […]
Economics of Love at ETS, Human Flourishing at AAR
Heads up if you’re attending ETS in Providence or AAR in Boston this November! The ON will be serving up stimulating panels at both meetings. The Economics of Love at ETS Tom Nelson will discuss his transformative new book, The Economics of Neighborly Love, at the Oikonomia Network’s annual lunch event during the Evangelical Theological Society […]
Two New EWP Talks: Jesus and Paul as Economic Teachers
Two New EWP Talks: Jesus and Paul as Economic Teachers Following our unique flipped conference model, the Oikonomia Network is proud to present the first two talks for Karam Forum 2018. The future is now! Check out these talks on Jesus as an economic teacher and Paul’s idea of the oikonomia theou – the economy […]
Spirit of Hope: Church Resources
Note: This article is the latest in a series highlighting resources for classrooms and churches. Spirit of Hope is a new collection of resources from the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity International University. These resources will help local churches catalyze conversations about how to live out the gospel in every area of our lives. […]