Each morning, before heading to work at Eastern Mennonite University, nursing professor Ann Graber Hershberger chows down on breakfast. When she goes home, her angry stomach demands dinner, and she ... read more about EMU professor, MCC representative fast for reform
Academics
Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
The admissions department at Eastern Mennonite University will be led by Jason Good, PhD, beginning Oct. 7. Graduating from EMU in 2005 with a double major in sociology and environmental ... read more about Jason Good becomes EMU’s director of admissions
Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
In front of a packed audience at the Common Grounds coffeehouse, an Israeli philosopher and a Mennonite theologian sat down to debate the ethics of pacifism and violence, approaching the ... read more about Mennonite professor and Israeli philosopher debate pacifism, violence and resistance to evil
Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
A town in Iowa is named for Emir Abd el-Kader (1808-1883). The Lincoln White House sent him an honorary gift. Victor Hugo supported his release from prison. The New York ... read more about Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest
Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
More than 100 members of the Virginia Mediation Network (VMN), the state’s largest professional association for mediators and mediation scholars, gathered on campus for a September 28-29 conference co-hosted by ... read more about Restorative justice highlighted by Gandhi Center award and state-wide mediation conference
Hear what is like to be a transfer student at EMU
Transfer to a Christian university like no other. Here Eastern Mennonite University students describe their experience of transferring from another institution. ... read more about Hear what is like to be a transfer student at EMU
Lonnie Yoder
Dr. Lonnie Yoder, associate dean and professor of pastoral care and counseling, talks about the qualities of a good pastor and the qualities of a calling congregation. ... read more about Lonnie Yoder
Dorothy Jean Weaver
Dr. Dorothy Jean Weaver, professor of New Testament, says that pastors need to know the scriptures and know the power of God. ... read more about Dorothy Jean Weaver
David Evans
Dr. David Evans, assistant professor of history, mission, interfaith and intercultural studies, discusses what congregations need in a pastor today. We need some fundamentalists when it comes to “Love your ... read more about David Evans
Michael A. King
Dr. Michael A. King, vice president and seminary dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, talks about the qualities of a good pastor. How does the person relate to the role? How ... read more about Michael A. King