by Oikonomia Network | Jan 10, 2022 | Newsletter Articles
Social action by the church wasn’t optional or secondary in the theology of the early reformers – or in their practice as church leaders. Luther and Calvin were militant for justification by faith alone, and also for church-driven efforts to alleviate poverty and...
by Oikonomia Network | Dec 7, 2021 | Newsletter Articles
In a complex and polarized world, it’s tough for the church to stand up for justice without losing our balance. Voices from church history provide indispensable help in finding our footing. In this powerful EWP Talk, Gavin Ortlund of First Baptist Church of Ojai helps...
by Oikonomia Network | Nov 3, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
Pandemic-adapted classrooms are a struggle. Our library of Economic Wisdom Project Talks provides invaluable tools for the new pedagogical reality. Banish “Zoom fatigue” in your digital or blended class! Cultivating real learning in chunks of 20 minutes or less isn’t...
by Jennifer Woodruff Tait is managing editor of Christian History, content editor for The High Calling at the Theology of Work Project, an Episcopal priest, an affiliate professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. | Mar 8, 2018 | Newsletter Articles
Here are more sample assignments to help inspire fresh thinking about how to incorporate a concern for vocation, flourishing and economic justice across the curriculum. Church History Ask students to respond to the list of unacceptable jobs for Christians in...
by Gordon Preece, director, Centre for Research in Religion and Social Policy, University of Divinity; director, Ethos; Australian Anglican pastor | Feb 6, 2018 | Newsletter Articles
Calling language has been pervasive in theology since at least Martin Luther. Sometimes we speak as if God only calls people away from ordinary secular work into church mission or ordained ministry. But does God also call some people to stay, and serve God in their...
