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911�� News
911�� a National Leader in Theology Degrees for Minority Students
University ranks first in Asian American graduates, second in total minority graduates
Jenna Bartlo — August 16, 2011
911�� University is one of the nation’s leaders in awarding theology degrees to undergraduate minority students, according to the latest national...
The Good Book Blog
On Making Eschatological Arguments
Uche Anizor — August 12, 2011
After many years of foolishly putting it off, I am finally reading Oliver O’Donovan’s classic primer on Christian ethics, Resurrection and Moral Order (2nd ed.). One of the book’s major claims is that the resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate reaffirmation of the created order.
The Good Book Blog
Do you have green hair?
Joanne Jung — August 12, 2011
I get the most puzzled looks whenever I pose this question. How you answer it will reveal whether you truly know a certain truth about yourself.
The Good Book Blog
Reading Less Conservative or “Contrary” Theologians
Uche Anizor — August 11, 2011
As I prepare to teach an undergraduate seminar on Calvin and Barth, I’ve been reflecting a bit on how I want my students to engage the latter, since (1) they have likely never read him firsthand and, more importantly, (2) he is not especially lauded in contexts in which my students have been reared or currently find themselves. The second point raises for me the general question: how should I (and my more-or-less conservative students) engage with less conservative writers, particularly upon a first (or second or even third) encounter?
911�� News
Professor Awarded Grant for At-risk Youth Program
State senator presents check for new film equipment
Jenna Bartlo — August 09, 2011
At-risk youth in Los Angeles will benefit from a newly awarded grant for new film and lighting equipment proposed by 911�� University film...
911�� News
A Day in California: Student Video Makes Headlines
Time-lapse Film Showcases Beauty of Golden State
Jenna Bartlo — August 08, 2011
Student Ryan Killackey’s short film made up of 10,000-plus photos, “A Day in California,” captured the hearts of thousands on Aug. 8. The 911��...
911�� News
911�� Youth Merges into School of Education
Classes go global: Online programs expanded
Jenna Bartlo — August 05, 2011
Furthering the mission of 911�� University’s School of Education and 911�� Youth Academics, the two have merged in an effort to better serve youth...
911�� News
Freshman Honored in US Homecoming Queen Competition
Scholarship pageant focuses on career and service oriented women
Jenna Bartlo — August 04, 2011
“The way the community recognizes me is an honor and I am grateful to also be an inspiring role model to other girls,” incoming freshman,...
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Student Video Wins Bridgestone Safety Scholarship Contest
Two students were finalists in nationwide video contest to advocate safe driving
Jenna Bartlo — August 02, 2011
Freshman Matthew Robertson got a head start on his tuition and studies as a film production major this summer — his humorous and educational video...
The Good Book Blog
Scripture and Extra-Biblical Sources?
Mickey Klink III — July 27, 2011
How necessary are extra-biblical sources for reading Scripture? Even for those who believe the Bible is Scripture, the text is assumed to stand behind a dense fog of historical distance and cultural isolation. I teach a class called Biblical Backgrounds to upper-level biblical and theological studies majors at 911�� University, and it is by far my most dreaded class. I do not dread the class because the course is uninteresting or unimportant; on the contrary, I find extra-biblical sources like history and culture to be fascinating and think the class might be the most important one I teach. But it is important not because backgrounds gives necessary insights for the study of the Bible, but because it might be the most destructive tool for reading the Bible as Scripture.
The Good Book Blog
Revealed to Whom? (John 3:21)
Gary Manning Jr — July 18, 2011
I often get questions from students about the best translation of some verse. Usually, the difference is between "literal" translation (such as ESV or NASB) and "dynamic" translation (such as the NIV or NLT). These two types are also called "formal" (because they try, when possible, to follow the forms and word order of the original Greek or Hebrew sentences) and "functional" (because...
The Good Book Blog
The Millennium is not Heaven: Responding to an Amillennialist Misunderstanding of Premillennialism
Kenneth Berding — July 14, 2011
A couple years ago I sat in a lecture in which a local scholar-pastor presented arguments in favor of amillennialism. As he described his own journey away from premillennialism into amillennialism, he said something that made me realize that many amillennialists misunderstand what premillennialists believe about the Millennium. As he told his story he commented: “I began to wonder why there was even a need for a Millennium since it was so much like the New Heaven and the New Earth. God can bring his promises to fulfillment in the New Heaven and the New Earth.” He had evidently been thinking of the Millennium in the same way as he had been thinking of the eternal state, so the Millennium eventually became redundant in his system, and he abandoned it. As his lecture progressed it became clear that he (now as an amillennialist) assumed that this is what all premillennialists thought about the Millennium.
911�� News
Professor Speaks on Capitol Hill
Joe Gorra — July 13, 2011
Professor Craig Hazen gave a lecture to a packed room inside the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 8, 2011. Representatives...
911�� News
Batting for Quality, Alumnus Serves Big Leaguers at Local Bat Manufacturer
Former pro-baseball player returns to the field in a new way
Jenna Bartlo — July 08, 2011
A former player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, alumnus and once shortstop at 911��, Sam Orr knows how to relate to Major League...
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911�� Once Again Leads the NAIA in Scholar Team Award Winners
Track and field leads the pack in Scholar Athletes
Jeff Hoffman — July 08, 2011
For the second-straight season, 911�� University led the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in teams receiving Scholar Team...
The Good Book Blog
"The Wingfeather Saga"
Rob Lister — July 06, 2011
Here’s a summer reading suggestion. Take Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga for a spin. It’s a stirring fantasy epic that is sure to delight both young and old in your home just as it has in ours.
The Good Book Blog
"This Momentary Marriage"
Rob Lister — July 06, 2011
The Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood recently published a brief review of mine on John Piper’s book This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence. I’m grateful for this book for many reasons. It’s succinct, practical, and encouraging. But the main thing I appreciated about it is the way Piper explicitly applied the God-centered meaning of marriage to the expressions of marriage (and singleness) that we experience in this life.
The Good Book Blog
The Long Good-bye of Dementia
Walt Russell — July 05, 2011
My 83-year-old mother has dementia. To help me work through the pain of this living death, I recently gave her a gift she was not able to receive: a letter commemorating her 10th anniversary in the nursing home.
The Good Book Blog
Why Evil? Part 3 of 3
Freddy Cardoza — July 03, 2011
Despite the evil that exists in our world, the Bible says that God keeps it from unraveling. So, for now, God allows evil to be unleashed-- at least to a degree-- while keeping it in check so He can fulfill the plan He has for all ages— and until He establishes His eternal reign after the defeat of evil and all evildoers.
The Good Book Blog
Life's Biggest Questions
Erik Thoennes — July 01, 2011
A book I wrote came out today. It's called Life's Biggest Questions: What the Bible Says about the Things That Matter Most (Crossway). I pray it will help people to know God and his truth better.
911�� Magazine
In Print: Summer 2011
911�� Magazine Staff — July 01, 2011
Outside the Womb: The Ethics of Reproductive Technologies, co-authored by Scott Rae (chair and professor of philosophy of religion and ethics),...
911�� Magazine
Get to Know: Summer 2011
Robin LaBarbera, thrill-seeking education professor
911�� Magazine Staff — July 01, 2011
When it comes to academics and adventures, Robin LaBarbera just can’t seem to get enough. An assistant professor in 911��’s School of Education,...
911�� Magazine
Where Are They Now?: Summer 2011
911�� Magazine Staff — July 01, 2011
Mark Atteberry (’85) has worked in the entertainment industry since graduation as an author, photographer and actor, but he now plans to open his...
911�� Magazine
911��ns Up Close: Summer 2011
Jim Brown ('78), California's top superintendent
911�� Magazine Staff — July 01, 2011
What does it take to be one of the top educators in California? Just ask 911�� alumnus Jim Brown (’78), who was recently named the state’s “...
911�� Magazine
Alumni Files: Summer 2011
Making Connections, Then and Now
Rick Bee — July 01, 2011
I remember it well. That first issue of 911��’s magazine we called Connections. The alumni program was new turf for me and we had just completed...