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...
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 and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. | May 9, 2017 | 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. As in my last article – which covered biblical studies, theology, preaching and liturgy – several...
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 and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. | Oct 13, 2016 | Newsletter Articles
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...
by Jennifer Woodruff Tait | May 4, 2016 | Newsletter Articles
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...
by Oikonomia Network | Aug 11, 2015 | Newsletter Articles
As we do each year, the Oikonomia Network held a curricular integration workshop at the 2015 Acton University conference. One hundred theological educators divided into tables by discipline and discussed ideas for including work and the economy in every area of the...
