Loren Hostetter serves as country project manager for Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in Ethiopia.
Inside Athletics: Nov. 11, 2011
In this week’s “Inside Athletics” Dave and James cover a variety of topics. They wrap up some of the postseason awards for the fall teams and explain a change in the All-ODAC Teams set-up. James gives some thoughts on Thursday’s men’s basketball exhibition. They also announce the interim men’s volleyball coach before Dave talks about his last few days in Florida and a possible EMU Golf Classic in the Sarasota area this coming spring.
Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.
A Jewish Approach to Spirituality – Rabbi Daniel Alexander
Rabbi Daniel Alexander speaks on the theme of “A Jewish Approach to Spirituality” as part of the monthly lecture series sponsored by EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement. Rabbi Alexander is senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in Charlottesville. He received his Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City in 1979. He directed the Hillel Foundation at the University of Virginia from 1979-1988.
Rabbi Alexander is involved in a wide variety of community activities and projects that cross religious and racial lines, frequently speaking to church groups, college students, area schools, and civic organizations in the region.
He is a past president of the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries [AIM], has served on the Executive Board of the Interfaith Movement for People in Congregations Acting Together [IMPACT], and encourages Congregation Beth Israel’s commitment to causes of social justice in Charlottesville and beyond. In addition to his service on various local boards, he has taught as Adjunct Lecturer in the Religion Department of the University of Virginia. He has published several articles in The Reform Jewish Quarterly [formerly CCAR Journal], most recently “The Rabbi as Ish Toeh Basadeh (The Man Wandering in the Field)” in the Winter 2011 volume.
In May, 2002, Rabbi Alexander earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and in March of 2004, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by Hebrew Union College.
A native of New Jersey, Rabbi Alexander and his wife, Dela have lived in Charlottesville for 30 years. They have 2 grown children, one an Equine Veterinarian and one a doctoral student in business.
For more info contact: Center for Interfaith Engagement, 540-432-4674 or email interfaith@emu.edu
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“Paul, Apostle of Justification and Justice” – Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Michael J. Gorman, Ph.D., is Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology and Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he has taught since 1991. He is a New Testament scholar who specializes especially in the letters, theology, and spirituality of the apostle Paul. He received the M.Div. and the Ph.D. cum laude in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, where he was also a teaching fellow in New Testament and an instructor in New Testament Greek.
EMU’s Bible & Religion department sponsors this annual Justice Lectureship event. This second of two lectures by Dr. Gorman is followed by a response by Reta Finger, Messiah College Professor Emerita of New Testament, as well as a Q&A response involving members of the audience.
“Paul, Apostle of Nonviolence” – Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Michael J. Gorman, Ph.D., is Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology and Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he has taught since 1991. He is a New Testament scholar who specializes especially in the letters, theology, and spirituality of the apostle Paul. He received the M.Div. and the Ph.D. cum laude in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, where he was also a teaching fellow in New Testament and an instructor in New Testament Greek.
EMU’s Bible & Religion department sponsors this annual Justice Lectureship event. This first of two lectures by Dr. Gorman is followed by a response by Linford Stutzman, EMU/EMS Associate Professor of Culture & Mission, as well as a Q&A response involving members of the audience.
“Eat this Bread, Drink this Cup, Feed my Sheep”
The “Foundations of Public Worship” class leads the Seminary Chapel Gathering service in celebration of the Lord’s Supper, drawing from the gospel reading from John 21.
Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.
Inside Athletics: Nov. 4, 2011
In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James explore the dynamics of the end of a season and the end of a career. They also touch on the ODAC Preseason Poll for Women’s Basketball, which was released on Thursday.
Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.
Reflections from Washington Community Scholars’ Center
Gather with students from the Washington Community Scholars’ Center for a presentation about their learning experiences in D.C.
Finding Shepherd and Shelter in a Shattered Sabbatical – Dorothy Jean Weaver
Dorothy Jean Weaver, Seminary professor of New Testament, relates and reflects on the events that shaped a sabbatical year quite different from the one she had imagined.
Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.
Sex, Power & Lost Wonder – Carolyn Stauffer
Carolyn Stauffer speaks in University Chapel about “Sex, Power and Lost Wonder” as part of EMU’s annual Take Back the Night week. Carolyn serves as Assistant Professor in EMU’s department of applied social sciences.