by Edie Glaser | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022, Academics, Spiritual Life, Summer
Harvard Divinity School has a Psychedelic Chaplaincy. John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research is recruiting faith leaders for its current research on the effects of psylocibin (“magic mushrooms”). Is Harvard Divinity School and John...
by Edie Glaser | Feb 8, 2022 | 2022, Academics, The Case, Winter
A recent Barna research report “Millennials in America: New Insights into the Generation of Growing Influence” reveals that only 4% of Millennials surveyed (those born 1984–2002) have a biblical worldview. Among 18–24 year olds, that is cut in half to...
by Bruce Cannon | Oct 16, 2021 | 2021, Academics, Fall
“This is the money shot,” I said, teaching on a theological point. Nineteen sets of eyes dramatically scanned each other before several shouted out in near unison some version of, “No, no, no; you can’t say that!” Welcome to the world of Pastors’ School, Set Free...
by David Brown | Oct 16, 2021 | 2021, Academics, Fall
While many study abroad programs were undoubtedly canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resuming these opportunities when it is safe to do so should be a high priority in higher education. Participation in these programs has grown steadily over the past...
by Dane Christian Joseph | Oct 15, 2021 | 2021, Academics, Assessment, Fall
As assessment professionals we are challenged to be critical, analytical, creative, and realistic about what we either do or do not know, and to mine data to support our epistemic limitations. When assessment is done well, it transforms data into information into...
by Matthew Bracey | Mar 8, 2021 | 2021, Academics, Spring
COVID-19 has brought about myriad challenges in higher education. Regrettably, some institutions have even capsized. However, others have proven resilient, sailing into the winds of the difficult storms of the year. One significant challenge concerns the business of...
