Carmen Schrock-Hurst, instructor in the Bible and religion department, writes about how young people need to understand how their story is a part of the Biblical story, and how the Biblical story continues to unfold. ... read more about ‘Durable Faith’: helping youth see their call to shape the future of the church from The Gathering Place
Bible and religion
Grad School Q & A: Pastor John Tyson ’09, Princeton Theological Seminary graduate
John Tyson, a pastor at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, Kansas, graduated from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies. He then ... read more about Grad School Q & A: Pastor John Tyson ’09, Princeton Theological Seminary graduate
Tributes from faculty and staff to 2017 Cords of Distinction recipients
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony held Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated ... read more about Tributes from faculty and staff to 2017 Cords of Distinction recipients
Cords of Distinction awarded to 10 graduating seniors from the class of 2017
Ten graduating seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2017 at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the ... read more about Cords of Distinction awarded to 10 graduating seniors from the class of 2017
Spring recognition chapel honors student leadership and achievement
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to wash the dishes,” said Jim Smucker, vice president of enrollment and student life, to kick off the spring 2017 student recognition chapel ... read more about Spring recognition chapel honors student leadership and achievement
C. Henry Smith orators apply Christian peace position to contemporary concerns
Hannah Mack-Boll, a senior peacebuilding and development major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, won the 2017 C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest at Eastern Mennonite University with her speech, “What is your intention?” ... read more about C. Henry Smith orators apply Christian peace position to contemporary concerns
Spring break Y-Trips immerse students in history and service
Eastern Mennonite University students participated in four Y-Trips over spring break March 4-12. The trips were sponsored by Y-Serve (formerly known as Young People’s Christian Association), a program of EMU Campus ... read more about Spring break Y-Trips immerse students in history and service
Syrian-Lebanese pastor and interfaith peacebuilder still has ‘hope for new Syria’
Riad Jarjour is a Syrian-Lebanese scholar, pastor and peacebuilder whose work has focused on Muslim-Christian relationships since the 1970s. On March 15 and 16, he visited Eastern Mennonite University to ... read more about Syrian-Lebanese pastor and interfaith peacebuilder still has ‘hope for new Syria’
EMU’s oldest, most influential student organization YPCA, now Y-Serve, continues its ministry
From March 6-10, 2017, Eastern Mennonite University Y-Serve sends four student groups on service learning trips. A special chapel Friday, March 3, at 10 a.m. in Lehman Auditorium, will offer ... read more about EMU’s oldest, most influential student organization YPCA, now Y-Serve, continues its ministry
Keebaugh earns Raabe Prize honorable mention for a cappella composition
Ryan Keebaugh, assistant professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University, is one of three winners in the 2017 Raabe Prize for Excellence in Sacred Composition. Seventy-eight entrants competed for the ... read more about Keebaugh earns Raabe Prize honorable mention for a cappella composition