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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...
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...
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...
Road Reflections: The Journey of Vocational Identity
Note: The author, a longtime leader in the faith and work movement, has embarked on a road trip over several months to have conversations with ordinary people about their work in these challenging times. This is the latest in a series of articles on his discoveries...
Spotlight: Fuller Theological Seminary
One year ago, Fuller Seminary joined the Oikonomia Network because we embraced ON’s vision and were eager to join with other seminaries in the vital work of “helping pastors equip people for whole-life discipleship, fruitful work and economic wisdom.” We continue to...
Spotlight: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
With a heritage that dates back 175 years, Gordon-Conwell is constantly evaluating its present with one eye on the future and one on the past. The last two months have been a perfect example of that reality. On September 7, the Hamilton campus hosted a memorial...
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...
Karam Forum 2018: A “Flipped Conference”
You’ve heard of a flipped classroom? In response to your feedback, we’ve designed Karam Forum 2018 as a flipped conference. The agenda for our time together in Los Angeles this January focuses on dialogue and mutual learning – but with an innovative twist that allows...
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. Theology/Doctrine Have students take a statement from either the Nicene or Apostles’ Creed and link...
Road Reflections: Stories of Vocational Navigation
Note: The author, a longtime leader in the faith and work movement, has embarked on a road trip over the next several months to have conversations with ordinary people about their work in these challenging times. This is the first in a series of articles on his...