While the weather outside is expected to get downright frightful—with some forecasts calling for 8 to 16 inches of snow in the Shenandoah Valley—staying inside can be insightful. Check out ... read more about 3 ways to spend your snow days indoors
David Evans
Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
‘Damned Whiteness’ by David Evans publishes on Oct. 28 When Eastern Mennonite Seminary Professor David Evans set out to write his book about religious white progressives in the fight for ... read more about Seminary professor’s new book examines the disconnect between Black freedom fighters and their white allies
Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
Historical research has a funny way of changing your writing plans, says Dr. David Evans, professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. What began as a book ... read more about Seminary professor introduces forthcoming book at Convocation
Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender
EMU’s campus community entered into a wave of critical discussions about faith, race, and gender this semester. Three book clubs emerged independently, while yet another reading group and a film ... read more about Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender
Seminary professor to give colloquium on race relations activism
Professor David Evans, who is director of cross-cultural programs and teaches history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, will present a virtual colloquium on January 20 at 4:15 p.m. ... read more about Seminary professor to give colloquium on race relations activism
Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’
"So-called 'racial reconciliation' is primarily a white Christian attempt to remedy the tension in American race relations. But from a black perspective, racism is not so much interpersonal as institutional." Read the full article by Dr. David Evans, associate professor of history and intercultural studies at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ... read more about Christianity Today: Professor David Evans on ‘racial reconciliation’ from Christianity Today
UMC elder, Neighborhood Seminary founder to give Augsburger Lecture
The Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath – author, educator, United Methodist Church elder and co-founder of the Neighborhood Seminary – will visit Eastern Mennonite University Nov. 20-21 as part of the annual ... read more about UMC elder, Neighborhood Seminary founder to give Augsburger Lecture
Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Approximately 200 pastors, ministers and laity attended the 50th annual School for Leadership Training Jan. 14-16 at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Funded by the seminary’s Lilly Foundation “Thriving in Ministry” grant, ... read more about Among ‘stormy seas of change,’ School for Leadership Training celebrates 50 years of supporting ministry
Scholars respond to Ta-Nehisi Coates in new book edited by EMU professors David Evans and Peter Dula
A new book edited by Eastern Mennonite University professors David Evans and Peter Dula engages with author Ta-Nehisi Coates from a Christian perspective. Between the world of Ta-Nehisi Coates and ... read more about Scholars respond to Ta-Nehisi Coates in new book edited by EMU professors David Evans and Peter Dula
50th annual School for Leadership Training themed ‘Thriving in the Stormy Seas of Change’
The theme for the 50th annual School for Leadership Training (SLT) at Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) – “Thriving in the Stormy Seas of Change” – reflects both SLT’s ongoing relevance ... read more about 50th annual School for Leadership Training themed ‘Thriving in the Stormy Seas of Change’