From the mid-1960s through the 1970s – encompassing 15 years of great social change within Eastern Mennonite College and beyond – theologian Myron Augsburger (BA ’55, BTh ’58) led this ... read more about The continuing legacy of the Augsburgers
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Money does matter–so let’s talk about it
Our numbers-focused alumni consider how to invest pension funds, what benefits employers can afford, whether a financial institution should offer a particular service, how much life insurance to recommend, and how ... read more about Money does matter–so let’s talk about it
Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
VaCA professor Steve Johnson is a man consumed by love for all manner of frogs, salamanders, toads, and newts. In his colloquium talk on Tuesday afternoon, Johnson spoke on his ... read more about Johnson’s colloquium highlights Oregon wildlife, land
‘Shenandoah Confession’ emerges from 2014 intercollegiate peace meeting, in spirit of 1527 Schleitheim Confession
Students from seven Anabaptist colleges wrapped up a three-day Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014, at Eastern Mennonite University by deciding to issue the Shenandoah Confession, drafted in ... read more about ‘Shenandoah Confession’ emerges from 2014 intercollegiate peace meeting, in spirit of 1527 Schleitheim Confession
Duke U. scholar, Methodist minister, to join Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty
Christian formation curriculum, an integral part of studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will be overseen by an ordained Methodist minister, Emily Peck-McClain, beginning in January 2015. After a thorough search ... read more about Duke U. scholar, Methodist minister, to join Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty
Honors program attracts students who share ‘vigor and enthusiasm for education’
Ask senior Aaron Erb to name the quality he appreciates most about his four-year experience in the Honors Program, and he begins with people. “This program has added so much ... read more about Honors program attracts students who share ‘vigor and enthusiasm for education’
“Painholders” are Christians who heroically nurture discernment rather than splitting, says seminary dean
In this essay, seminary dean Michael A. King speaks of the pain caused by evicting those perceived as being wrong from the church family; he praises Christians who act as ... read more about “Painholders” are Christians who heroically nurture discernment rather than splitting, says seminary dean
Novel-writing surgeon Harry Kraus ’82 resettles in Virginia after years of practicing medicine in Africa
When Dr. Harry Kraus decided to take a mission trip, he had no idea he was about to change his family’s life forever. He called Samaritan’s Purse, an organization run ... read more about Novel-writing surgeon Harry Kraus ’82 resettles in Virginia after years of practicing medicine in Africa
Offense again leads in doubleheader sweep
The only thing that could stop the EMU baseball team Sunday afternoon was darkness. The Royals offense continued its roll, plating 31 runs in 11 offensive innings of a doubleheader ... read more about Offense again leads in doubleheader sweep
Rachel Held Evans is coming! Expect surprising insights, maybe shocking ones, from this popular Christian blogger
A writer known for her philosophical explorations of faith and doubt, punctuated by down-to-earth self-revelation, humor, and truthfulness, is coming to campus. Rachel Held Evans has attracted attention for her ... read more about Rachel Held Evans is coming! Expect surprising insights, maybe shocking ones, from this popular Christian blogger