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Sample Syllabi

Sample Syllabi

Work and Economics in Theological Education: At the curricular integration workshop we held during Acton University, we handed out a batch of sample syllabi illustrating possible ways to integrate work and economics into the seminary curriculum. The syllabi, available...

ON Point

ON Point

By Greg Forster During this year’s Acton University, I saw one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed. Over 100 theological educators divided into groups and brainstormed on how to reconnect the seminary curriculum to work and the economy. They came from the...

Curricular Workshop

Curricular Workshop

Takeaways for Educators At this year’s Acton University, the Oikonomia Network held a curricular integration workshop on work and economics in the seminary curriculum. Over 100 theological educators participated, brainstorming on how work and economics could be better...

New Vision Paper

New Vision Paper

New Vision Paper on Economic Wisdom and Pastoral Ministry For some time now, the Oikonomia Network has relied on 12 wise elements about the economy to reframe the integration of theology and economics. We envisioned these elements as the first step toward a larger...

Dallas Willard

Dallas Willard

Tribute to Dallas Willard By Fred Oaks And you know of our concern for you from the way we lived when we were with you.  – 1 Thessalonians 1:5 This month we were all saddened by the news of Dallas Willard’s passing. Many faculty members in the Oikonomia...

Seminary Spotlight

Seminary Spotlight

What's Going ON at Gordon-Conwell? By David Gill For 20 years, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has put special focus on work, business, and economic issues through its Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Workplace. The primary activity of the Mockler...

On Screen

On Screen

Don’t forget about the Oikonomia Network introductory video and one-minute trailer! TED, “Thank you, washing machine . . . that gave us time to read books!” You may recall Swedish economist Hans Rosling’s short BBC video about economic growth...

Brooks & Nelson

Brooks & Nelson

Keep watching the Oikonomia Network’s YouTube channel for unique video resources on the intersection of faith, work, and economics. Several new videos feature groundbreaking ideas from leading authors in this field. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise...

ON Point

On Point

By Greg Forster  Pastors equip the saints for works of ministry, and seminaries equip pastors to do this equipping. In the Oikonomia Network, our calling is to equip the equippers of the equippers! This month, we’re posting several new tools on the ON website that we...

Seminary Spotlight

Seminary Spotlight

What's Going on at Biola-Talbot? By Scott Rae At the Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), we are grateful to be participants in the Oikonomia Network as we pursue our commitment to whole-life discipleship by connecting theology to work and economics. When we...