Theology that Works
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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...
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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...
Karam Forum Video
We are excited to share a new video inviting theological educators and Christian academics to attend the ON’s next-level event: Karam Forum. Watch it and share it with others! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjpIsz9RcgI&t=17s Karam Forum is a two-day gathering for...
New EWP Resources – English and Spanish
It has been a busy summer and we are excited to share with you two new and improved versions of “Christian Vision for Flourishing Communities,” the vision paper of the Economic Wisdom Project! We have made substantial improvements to the paper in English, and we are...
Teaching Systematics: The End of Work, or Work in the End?
It is surprising that few systematic theology texts or courses demonstrate interest in exploring the meaning of work from a theological perspective. Every category in systematic theology offers a lens for examining the meaning of work. Our daily work, both paid and...
Hill and Bock on Inequality at ETS
The Oikonomia Network is 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 of Inequality: A Conversation with P.J. Hill and...