A Christian Theology of Mentoring
Is there a theological basis for academic mentoring? Tom Trevethan and Nan Thomas explore the question in a paper originally presented at the Maclaurin Institute's faculty mentoring conference.

Audio: Faith & Academic Commitments in a Post-Modern World
What does theology have to do with other academic disciplines? Alan Padgett of Luther Seminary provides a model for the engagement of theology with academic disciplines, using postmodern philosophy as an example, at the 2008 Wisconsin Symposium. Originally published at FacultyMinistry.org.

Christian Professional and Academic Societies
A listing of Christian societies for a host of academic and professional fields.

Core Bibliography
These are the books we believe offer the best places to start as you seek to answer four questions crucial to every ESN member.

Discussion Guide: Marsden's Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship
George Marsden's Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship sets the bar for thinking about integrating your faith and learning — and it makes a great book to discuss with a group.

Doing Your Duty
In this essay, Harvard Law School Professor William Stuntz makes the case that "doing one's duty" lies at the core of a well-lived life.

In Focus: Loving the Academic Life
Published originally at The Well, Dorothy Boorse reminds us of the rewards of an academic life.

Review: A Student's Guide to Political Philosophy
This brief book, by Harvey C. Mansfield of Harvard, provides an overview of major political thinkers, from Socrates to Nietzsche and (almost) everyone in between.

Serving Christ as a Professor
Have you ever wondered if becoming a professor might be part of God's plan for your life? Here are ten things you should know.

The Conversion of a Scholar
What can we learn from Augustine's Confessions about how a scholar comes to faith in Christ? Christian Anible, GFM staff at Cornell University, reflects on this question.

2006-2007 Faculty Symposia Grants Available
Want to host a one-day faculty event? We'd like to help you!

2007-08 Christian Faculty Symposia Grants
Faculty Ministry is accepting proposals to help fund one-day Christian Faculty Symposia.

A Mind for God: Join the Conversation
John Acker asks the question: "Can Christians be intellectually tough?"

Announcing Following Christ 2008
We are pleased to announce that InterVarsity will host its third Following Christ conference for graduate students, faculty, and professionals in December of 2008.

Call for Papers: History, Continuity, and Rupture
History, Continuity, and Rupture, A Symposium on Christianity and Art History has issued a call for papers. The symposium will take place in Paris, France May 25-31, 2010.

Emerging Evangelical Intelligentsia Survey
The Emerging Scholars Network invites its members to participate in a survey exploring how a growing number of evangelicals are drawing on their faith to shape the academy, mainstream journalism, policy discourse, and debate among public intellectuals.

Open for Business
If your academic focus is business, economics, or a related field, join 1,500 delegates for this conference at Urbana 06, and learn about how you can join your love for Christ and professional calling to impact the world.

Spring 2006 Faculty Newsletter Available
The most recent issue of InterVarsity's Faculty Newsletter is available online, with contents including "The Academic Sneer as an Instrument of Discipline."

Spring 2007 Faculty Newsletter Available
The most recent issue of InterVarsity's Faculty Newsletter is available online, with contents including "How Christian Ideas Might Change the University" by John Sommerville.

2010 West Coast Faculty Conference
Aug 1, 2010 - Aug 6, 2010

2010 Midwest Faculty Conference
Jun 19, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010

The Sociology of Faith: An Autobiographical Story
Feb 28, 2010

Can a Biologist Trust an Evangelical Christian?
Nov 12, 2009

Jesus for the Academy: Freeing Christ from our Agendas
Oct 11, 2009

The Grace of Exile: Living as Resident Aliens in the Kingdom of God
The 2009 West Coast Faculty Conference
Aug 2, 2009 - Aug 7, 2009

True Significance in the Academy (2009 IICS Christian Worldview Conference)
Jul 16, 2009 - Jul 18, 2009

New Opportunities in the Academy: A Mission Possible
The 2009 Midwest Faculty Conference
Jun 20, 2009 - Jun 26, 2009

Culture-Making on our Campuses
Apr 19, 2009

Mark Noll: Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind
2009 Upstate New York Christian Graduate-Faculty Conference
Mar 7, 2009

Dec 27, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008

2008 Apologetics Conference (Smithfield, RI)
Nov 20, 2008 - Nov 22, 2008

Transformational Development Conference
Aug 14, 2008 - Aug 16, 2008

Engaging Our World
Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 19, 2008

Faculty Conference 2008
Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 27, 2008

2008 Symposium on Creation Care held at OSU
May 3, 2008

2008 Wisconsin Symposium: Faith & Academic Commitments in a Post-Modern World
Apr 19, 2008

Festival of Faith & Writing
Apr 17, 2008 - Apr 19, 2008

Civil Society and Sphere Sovereignty
Apr 17, 2008 - Apr 18, 2008

Riverside Christian Faculty Symposium
Apr 5, 2008

Flourishing in the University through Christ
Apr 5, 2008

Transforming Culture
Apr 1, 2008 - Apr 3, 2008

Extending Life
Mar 6, 2008 - Mar 8, 2008

2008 Colorado Symposium: Thriving in Academe
Mar 1, 2008

Telos 2008
Feb 29, 2008 - Mar 2, 2008

C. S. Lewis & the Challenge of the 21st Century
Jan 25, 2008 - Jan 26, 2008

GFM Mid-Atlantic Winter Retreat
Jan 25, 2008 - Jan 27, 2008

Conference on Christianity & Literature (MLA)
Dec 27, 2007 - Dec 30, 2007

Francis Collins at OSU
Nov 14, 2007

The Christian Worldview & the Academy
Nov 9, 2007 - Nov 11, 2007

Black Scholars & Professionals Conference
Nov 1, 2007 - Nov 3, 2007

The Redemption of Reason 2007
Nov 1, 2007 - Nov 3, 2007

Northeast Conference on Christianity & Literature
Oct 26, 2007 - Oct 28, 2007

C. S. Lewis: The Man & His Work
Oct 26, 2007 - Oct 27, 2007

Tennessee Veritas Forum
Oct 23, 2007

The Redemption of Reason
Oct 19, 2007

George Herbert's Travels
Oct 10, 2007 - Oct 11, 2007

George Herbert's Pastoral
Oct 4, 2007 - Oct 7, 2007

Southwest Conference on Christianity & Literature
Sep 28, 2007 - Sep 29, 2007

Southeast Regional C.S. Lewis Conference
Sep 15, 2007

Business as Ministry: Exploring the Issues, Patterns, and Challenges
Jul 16, 2007 - Jul 27, 2007

Spirituality & Health Workshop
Jul 16, 2007 - Jul 20, 2007

Truth under Deconstruction: Presenting Christ in a Relativistic World
Jul 12, 2007 - Jul 14, 2007

Shaping Communities: The Role of Theatre in the Christian Academy
Jul 9, 2007 - Jul 14, 2007

Biblical Studies Across the Curriculum: Discerning Scripture for the Disciplines
Jul 9, 2007 - Jul 27, 2007

Engaging the University
Jul 4, 2007 - Jul 6, 2007

Liturgical Identities: Global, National, Ecclesial
Jun 25, 2007 - Jul 20, 2007

Communitas: A Visiting Scholars Program
Jun 25, 2007 - Jul 27, 2007

Workshop on Survey Research and American Religion
Jun 21, 2007 - Jun 27, 2007

Institute of Campus Revival and Awakening
Jun 20, 2007 - Jun 27, 2007

Faculty Conference 2007
Jun 16, 2007 - Jun 22, 2007

Sexual Ethics, Faith, & the University
Jun 8, 2007 - Jun 10, 2007

Educating for Shalom
Apr 14, 2007

The Power of the Gospel to Save
Apr 13, 2007 - Apr 15, 2007

Illinois Faculty & Graduate Student Symposium
Mar 31, 2007

Authentic Faculty Witness
Mar 31, 2007

Thriving in Academe
Feb 24, 2007

Being a Professor and Professing Jesus
Feb 24, 2007

Effective Evangelism in Today's Academy
Feb 24, 2007

Telos 2007
Feb 23, 2007 - Feb 25, 2007

Spirituality & the Academy
Feb 10, 2007

Global Warming & Climate Change
Jan 22, 2007 - Jan 24, 2007

Open for Business
Dec 27, 2006 - Dec 31, 2006

Redeeming Reason 2006
Nov 9, 2006 - Nov 11, 2006

2006 Christian Legal Society National Conference
Nov 2, 2006 - Nov 5, 2006

The Life of the Soul
Oct 28, 2006

Science vs. Belief?
Oct 26, 2006

Francis Collins & The Language of God
Oct 11, 2006

Christianity & the Environment
Sep 22, 2006 - Sep 23, 2006

Scholars Coming to Faith
Jul 20, 2006 - Jul 22, 2006

National Faculty Leadership Conference
Jun 22, 2006 - Jun 25, 2006

Faculty Camp 06: In Thy Light We See Light
Jun 17, 2006 - Jun 23, 2006

Culture-Making & the Kingdom of God
May 19, 2006 - May 21, 2006

Christianity in a Consumer Culture
Apr 28, 2006 - Apr 29, 2006

Downstate Illinois Conference
Mar 4, 2006

Gulf States Colloquium on Faith & Scholarship
Mar 4, 2006

For Such a Time as This
Feb 25, 2006

After Evangelism
Feb 24, 2006 - Feb 25, 2006

Telos 2006: Witness in the Postmodern Academy
Feb 24, 2006 - Feb 26, 2006

New England Christian Faculty Conference
Feb 4, 2006

Politics & Spirituality
Jan 14, 2006 - Jan 16, 2006

2005 Acton Essay Competition
Nov 15, 2005

Secularity & Globalization: What Comes After Modernity?
Nov 10, 2005 - Nov 12, 2005

Success & Failure in the University
Nov 5, 2005

Redeeming Reason
Nov 3, 2005 - Nov 5, 2005

The "Nature" of Belief: Evolutionary Explanation, Biological Function, and Divine Purpose
Nov 3, 2005 - Nov 5, 2005

Harvey Fellows Applications
Nov 1, 2005

Call for Papers: 2006 Annual NACFLA Conference
Oct 15, 2005

The Professor as Pilgrim
Sep 24, 2005

Spirituality, Justice, and Pedagogy
Sep 22, 2005 - Sep 24, 2005

The Christian Worldview
Sep 15, 2005 - Sep 17, 2005

Call for Abstracts: The Christian Worldview
Jul 18, 2005

Christian Reflections on Contemporary Culture
Jun 17, 2005 - Jun 18, 2005

Call for Papers: "The Professor as Pilgrim"
May 30, 2005

Daniel at the University of Babylon
May 20, 2005 - May 22, 2005

Creating Conversations
May 8, 2005 - May 11, 2005

Geoscience in Global Ministry
Mar 30, 2005 - Apr 1, 2005

Call for Papers: C. S. Lewis Summer Institute
Dec 15, 2004

Acton Essay Competition
Nov 15, 2004

Faith, Freedom, and the Academy
Oct 1, 2004 - Oct 3, 2004

Transformative Leadership
Jul 15, 2004 - Jul 17, 2004

Bioethics: Bridge to the Future
Jul 13, 2004 - Aug 14, 2004

Salt & Light Conference
Jun 18, 2004 - Jun 20, 2004

Call for Papers: Faith, Freedom, and the Academy
Jun 1, 2004

Scripture and the Disciplines
May 24, 2004 - May 27, 2004

Foundations of Ethical Education in a Post-Enron Age
Apr 16, 2004 - Apr 17, 2004

Christianity and the Soul of the University
Mar 25, 2004 - Mar 27, 2004

Bearing the Image of God in the Academy
Mar 20, 2004

Exploring Common Ground II
Mar 5, 2004 - Mar 7, 2004