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Hill and Bock on Inequality at ETS
The Oikonomia Network and The Colson Center for Christian Worldview are hosting an event featuring economist P.J. Hill of Wheaton College and Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary at the upcoming meeting of the Evangelical Theology Society. “The...
EWP Talk: Marriage and Flourishing
In the “Ball and Chain Myth,” W. Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project and associate professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia, provided look at popular attitudes about sacrifice, pleasure and responsibility that are challenging marriage in our culture.
Chris Armstrong on Vocation and Calling
Note: This article describes one of the seven Economic Wisdom Project talks on theology and economics designed to be used as class assignments. In “Vocation? Whatever!” Chris Armstrong, director of Opus: The Art of Work at Wheaton College, shares his personal history...
Karam Forum: Get the Word Out, Get Free Books
If you haven’t done so already, consider registering for Karam Forum. Next week, registered attendees will have a unique chance to help us get the word out about this opportunity to bring whole-life discipleship to the next level in theological education. We will...
Teaching History: Development of the Doctrine of Vocation
Studying the history of biblical interpretation is an important part of studying the history of Christian thought. A recent experience opened my eyes to how the doctrine of vocation has developed in the church. Classes on church history or historical theology can...
Hill and Bock on Inequality at ETS
The Oikonomia Network and The Colson Center for Christian Worldview are hosting an event featuring economist P.J. Hill of Wheaton College and Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary at the upcoming meeting of the Evangelical Theology Society. “The Challenge...
Seminary Spotlight
Josh Mathews, director, Faith and Work Initiative Bert Downs, director, leadership development Western Seminary is committed to enhancing God's reputation and advancing his kingdom through gospel-centered transformation. We work with and for the church to train...
More Highlights
San Diego Pastors Day on Work and Vocation Scott Rae, professor of Christian ethics, Biola University Helen Mitchell, director of our Talbot Center for Faith, Work and Economics, and I recently spent a day with about 30 San Diego area pastors discussing work and...
New EWP Talks You Can Use
Three new Economic Wisdom Project Talks from national leaders are now available. Originally presented at a workshop for 100 Oikonomia Fellows, these dynamic, challenging and fruitful presentations are designed to be used as assignments to help you introduce students...
Fuller Becomes ON Partner School
The Oikonomia Network is delighted to announce that Fuller Theological Seminary has become one of our partner schools. We are deeply grateful to God for this new partnership, and look forward to much fruit as we walk together in the mission he has given theological...