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ON Testimonials
It is a privilege, professionally challenging, and intellectually and spiritually stimulating, to teach at Acton University. My efforts include the fourth Core Course, Biblical Foundations of Freedom, and select elective courses – this year my elective course was Why...
KPN Testimonial
For the first time, the Kern Fellows Program at Acton University this year included pastors engaged with the Kern Pastors Network (KPN). The KPN is a new initiative of The Kern Family Foundation that reaches out to pastors who received seminary scholarships from the...
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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...