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Seminary Prof Travels to Iran for Muslim Conference
Given the volatile political climate, a visit to Iran might seem highly unlikely for many. But N. Gerald Shenk, professor of church and society at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, saw it ... read more about Seminary Prof Travels to Iran for Muslim Conference
New Book Details Personal Encounters With Biblical Text
How does the church address differences? How can the struggle draw persons together rather than drive them apart? A new book, “Telling Our Stories: Personal Accounts of Engagement with Scripture,” ... read more about New Book Details Personal Encounters With Biblical Text
Student Named Undergraduate ‘Fellow’
Timothy H. Shenk, a student at Eastern Mennonite University, has been named a 2006 Undergraduate Fellow by The Fund for Theological Education (FTE). He is one of 70 students from ... read more about Student Named Undergraduate ‘Fellow’
Speaker to Reflect on ‘Sabbath’
Norman Wirzba, professor and chair of the philosophy department at Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky., will give a guest lecture on “Recovering the Sabbath for Everyday,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, ... read more about Speaker to Reflect on ‘Sabbath’
EMU Announces New Faculty
Eastern Mennonite University will have nine new undergraduate teaching faculty members when the fall semester opens Aug. 30, 2006. The new faculty, announced by Dr. Beryl H. Brubaker, EMU provost, ... read more about EMU Announces New Faculty
Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor
Photo by Jim Bishop They’re among Eastern Mennonite University’s most outstanding students, exemplifying the school’s highest ideals. Ten EMU seniors, nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students, were named this ... read more about Students Receive ‘Cords of Distinction’ Honor
Seminary Recognizes Veteran Pastors
Cited for 50 years of church ministry were (l. to r.): Dorothy and Eldon King, Peggy and Michael Shenk, and Sarah and Lloyd Weaver and Viola and William Weaver. Photo ... read more about Seminary Recognizes Veteran Pastors
Veteran Seminary Prof/Churchman Dies
Linden M. WengerPhoto by Jim Bishop Linden M. Wenger, 92, a veteran pastor/bishop and professor emeritus of philosophy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, died Sunday, Dec. 18, at Oak Lea Nursing ... read more about Veteran Seminary Prof/Churchman Dies
Philosophy Prof to Probe Theology and Science
Dr. Nancey Murphey The Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society at Eastern Mennonite University will sponsor a presentation by Dr. Nancey Murphey, "From Neurons to Politics – Without a Soul," 4 p.m. ... read more about Philosophy Prof to Probe Theology and Science