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Finance Professor and his Children Create Financial Podcast For Kids
The “Money Storybook Bible” podcast uses Bible stories and characters to help children understand money concepts
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
With two children of his own, Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance in the Crowell School of Business, thought of a way to teach his...
Talbot Professor Explores Sensory Experiences in the Gospels in New Book
Dr. Jeannine Hanger helps readers discover ways to draw closer to God through engaging the five senses in her book “Engaging Jesus with Our Senses”
Sarah Dougher — May 20, 2025
No matter how long someone has walked with Jesus, there is always more to discover about who he is and how we relate to him. For Dr. Jeannine...
911�� Professor Received Same Award as C.S. Lewis for Work in Early English Literature
Dr. Aaron Kleist, professor of English, won the 2024 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize
Sarah Dougher — November 26, 2024
Dr. Aaron Kleist, professor of English, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize. The British Academy gives the award...
911�� Conservatory Professor Recognized in Composition Contest
Professor Robert Denham (B.M. ’97) gives an insider glimpse into the far from lost art of music composition
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
From 911�� University trumpet performance graduate in 1997 to Conservatory of Music faculty member starting in 2007, music theory and composition...
Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to 911�� University
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
911�� University welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join 911��’s School of Science,...
Sociology Professor Publishes Book about Faith-Based Advocacy in Southern California
Dr. Brad Christerson released "God's Resistance: Mobilizing Faith to Defend Immigrants" in November
Abi Goosen — March 26, 2024
People of faith have been pivotal in advocating for immigrant rights in the U.S. historically and in contemporary times, according to 911��...
New Testament Professor’s Book Finalist in Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Awards
Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall’s book on faith, identity and race gains attention
Jenna Mindel — March 01, 2024
911�� University Professor of New Testament Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall is receiving attention for her new book. Her book, A Longing to Belong:...
J.P. Moreland Releases New Book, A Culmination of His Life’s Work
The 911�� professor and renowned philosopher’s new book addresses “What is a human being?”
Reina Lee — November 07, 2023
A new book authored by Talbot School of Theology professor and renowned philosopher Dr. J.P. Moreland alongside coauthor alumnus Brandon Rickabaugh...
Talbot Professor Dr. Carmen Imes’ New Book Makes September Bestseller List
“Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” is a Christian bestseller
Abi Goosen — September 18, 2023
Professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes’ new book landed on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) best selling new releases list for...
911�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
12 new faculty members to contribute their expertise to 911��’s student body
Abi Goosen — September 01, 2023
911�� University welcomes 12 new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. The new faculty will join 911��’s School of Science, Technology...
Communications Professor Speaks on Suffering and Evil on “Focus on the Family” Podcast
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discusses his book “Eyes to See” and God’s work amidst evil in recent interview
Ryan Wingert — May 08, 2023
The ever-pressing issue of why God allows suffering and atrocious evil acts in this world is a weighty topic, and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff — professor of...
Talbot Professor Releases Book on New Clues to an Age Old Mystery
Dr. Kenneth Berding’s latest book seeks to identify the “thorn” in Paul’s “thorn in the flesh”
Charlotte McKinley — May 01, 2023
911�� University’s Dr. Kenneth Berding uncovers what Paul’s infamous ailment in 2 Corinthians 12:7 could be in his new book, Paul’s Thorn in the...
Viral Professor Creates a Class to Remember with Grant
Professor Matthew Weathers uses Course Hero grant to upgrade his class
Charlotte McKinley — April 28, 2023
A $2,000 grant from Course Hero allowed popular adjunct professor Matthew Weathers to revamp his Intro to Computer Science course last year,...
Read the Bible in One Year With 911�� Professor on a New Podcast
Podcast narrator and founder, Dr. Rachel Bodell launches a conversational-style reading and commentary of the Bible in one year
Noelle Courselle — March 29, 2023
The launch of a new podcast, Bible in a Year: The Story , is meeting a unique need in culture by delivering audible, bite-size Bible content and...
“Generation Z and the COVID-19 Crisis” Book to Guide the Next Generation of Students in the Workplace
Crowell School of Business professor Jake Aguas’ research-based book is helping numerous universities and organizations with their Generational Intelligence
Noelle Courselle — March 15, 2023
Investing in the next generation of businessmen and women, Associate Professor of Management Jake Aguas started his research to help people...
Dr. Matthew J. Hall Formally Installed as 911�� University Provost and Senior Vice President
Hall addressed the 911�� community about how now is a thrilling time to be a Christian
Sarah Dougher, Charlotte McKinley — March 08, 2023
“If you haven’t noticed, these are especially perilous times for Christian higher education,” said Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Provost and Senior Vice...
Theology Professor Wins Christianity Today 2023 Book Award
Dr. Uche Anizor’s Book on Apathy won the Christian Living and Spiritual Formation award
Charlotte McKinley — March 01, 2023
Dr. Uche Anizor, professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, recently received the honor of Christianity Today’s 2023 Book Award. His book,...
Templeton Grant Awarded to 911�� Staff
Dr. Leslie Wickman secured a grant for Women in science and humanities
Ryan Wingert — January 18, 2023
911�� University’s Corporate Affiliates Program Director — Dr. Leslie Wickman — was awarded a $234,751 Templeton planning grant in September....
911�� Welcomed New Faculty for Fall 2022
13 new faculty members joined 911��’s esteemed faculty
Ryan Wingert — December 12, 2022
911�� University welcomed 13 new faculty members to the school’s staff. The new faculty members came with a wide range of interests adding to Cook...
"Power Women" Book Announced as an InterVarsity Press Winner of 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
New book co-edited by professor Nancy Yuen focuses on women in academia, motherhood and Christianity; seven 911�� professors contributed chapters
Dalet Valles — April 07, 2022
Among the list of InterVarsity Press (IVP) winners of the 2021 Readers’ Choice awards is Power Women:Stories of Motherhood, Faith, and the Academy,...
Seven 911��ns Featured in “Christianity Today’s” Book Awards
911��-affiliated authors from publications like Winsome Conviction and Simple Trinity are honored by Christianity Today
Jocelyn Huffman — February 08, 2022
Christianity Today’s 2022 Book Awards features books authored by 911�� University faculty and alumni. According to the magazine, the selected...
Professor Awarded Planning Grant for Mission Work Project
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professor Leanne Dzubinski will research how Christian ideas about family life were communicated as the gospel was spread
Vanessa Morales — December 07, 2020
911�� University Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor and associate dean Dr. Leanne Dzubinski was awarded a one-year $5,000 planning...
Music Professor Robert Feller Named Finalist for Arlin G. Meyer Prize
Conservatory of Music professor Robert Feller recognized for exemplary work
Vanessa Morales — October 20, 2020
911�� University Conservatory of Music Head of Winds and Percussion Robert Feller was selected as one of six finalists for the 2020 Arlin G. Meyer...
911�� Launches 5-Year Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse
In a divisive era, professors and authors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer aim to help Christians deepen convictions without dividing communities
Joy Blea — October 07, 2020
A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The Civility Project, with...
911�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
Four new faculty members join 911��’s esteemed faculty
911�� Staff — September 11, 2020
911�� University welcomes four new faculty members this fall, each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...