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
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‘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
Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014
Imagine a theatrical performance with no starting script. Several actors listen intently to a volunteer from the audience tell a first-person story. On the cue, “Let’s watch,” the actors interpret ... read more about Two pioneers of Playback Theatre – evoking understanding, empathy and change – will be teaching at SPI 2014
Alumnus at helm of Martin Stone Quarries recognized as national leader in the aggregates industry
If you’re going to extract stone from a 350-acre hole adjacent to a borough of 950 residents, Rod Martin has learned that it helps to live in a house beside ... read more about Alumnus at helm of Martin Stone Quarries recognized as national leader in the aggregates industry
CJP faculty member Hizkias Assefa leads mediation to ease suffering in South Sudan
Thousands of men, women and children displaced and otherwise suffering from the impact of war in Jonglei – the largest, most populated state in South Sudan – may see their ... read more about CJP faculty member Hizkias Assefa leads mediation to ease suffering in South Sudan
PBS segment features Byler’s insights on situation of Christians in Jordan
PBS correspondent Kim Lawton turned to J. Daryl Byler, executive director of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, when she needed someone to provide context for a televised report on ... read more about PBS segment features Byler’s insights on situation of Christians in Jordan
Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war
A photojournalist returning from war-torn Iraq deals with the images her mind cannot erase and the personal, marital and moral choices that define her life in the Eastern Mennonite University ... read more about Play explores relationships, social issues, through lens of photojournalist injured in Iraq war