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Teaching History: John Wesley and Economics
Jennifer Woodruff Tait, managing editor of Christian History, content editor for The High Calling at the Theology of Work Project, Episcopal priest and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. A while ago, my daughter received a video intended to tell the story of John...
Karam Forum: Chris Brooks & More Added
Last month, the Oikonomia Network was excited to announce the Karam Forum, a two-day gathering for theological educators and Christian academics. Today, we are excited to announce three additional speakers at the event: Christopher Brooks, Celeste Cranston and Mark...
Paul Williams on the Paradigms of Theological Education
Adam Joyce, program assistant, Center for Transformational Churches The Oikonomia Network’s annual faculty retreat featured provocative and stimulating talks from three leaders of the faith and work movement. Access their talks and slides here: David Miller, “God...
Charlie Self Joins Made to Flourish Leadership Team
Friendships and partnerships are growing throughout the body of Christ and Oikonomia Network members. We are excited to announce that ON steering committee member Charlie Self, professor of church history at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, is now director...
Seminary Spotlight
Seattle Pacific University Eli Ritchie, program assistant, Center for Biblical and Theological Education Matthew Sigler, assistant professor of Wesleyan theology/United Methodist liaison The city of Seattle evokes a number of strong and diverse images - the bustling...
More Highlights
David Brooks on Being Religious in the Public Square Adam Joyce, program assistant, Center for Transformational Churches This February, the Center for Transformational Churches and Trinity International University hosted New York Times columnist and author David...
Teaching OT: Ruth and the Contemporary Workplace
Alistair Mackenzie, teaching fellow, Laidlaw College William Messenger, executive editor, Theology of Work Project Note: This article explores a touchpoint for curricular integration from the ON’s annual curricular integration workshop. This is the second part of a...
ON Announces the Karam Forum
The Oikonomia Network is excited to announce the Karam Forum, a two-day gathering for theological educators and Christian academics. The Karam Forum will be held at Trinity International University, outside of Chicago, from March 2-3, 2017. Speakers will include:...
Amy Sherman on Helpful Models in Local Churches
The Oikonomia Network’s annual faculty retreat featured provocative and stimulating talks from three leaders of the faith and work movement. Access their talks and slides here: David Miller, “God Bless Us, Every One: The Past, Present and Future of the Faith and Work...
Luke’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Foolish” Part II
Keith Reeves, professor of biblical studies, Azusa Pacific University Note: This is the second part of a two-part article. As we have seen, rich people and their often-foolish lifestyles are an important theme in Luke. Having looked at the story of the rich fool and...