Featured News
2011 CSF-ESN Grant Recepient Announced
The Christian Scholars Foundation and The Emerging Scholars Network are pleased to announce the 2010 grant has been awarded to Prof. Jennifer Shewmaker of Abilene Christian University.
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Featured Resources
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What is Calling?
Marc Baer of Hope College addresses conceptions (and misconceptions) of calling from persona, Biblical, and historical perspectives. Can we know our calling?
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Personal Liturgy for the Work Day: Psalm 90
A personal liturgy based on Psalm 90, written by Bobby Gross, national director for Graduate and Faculty Ministries. Use this liturgy to help you meditate on Psalm 90 and begin your day with prayer.
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Suggested Readings for Undergraduates
A list of suggested books and other resources for students who are considering an academic career.
Road to the Professorate
ESN Associate Director, Micheal Hickerson, maps out an ideal route to becoming a professor. There may be bumps along the way, but keep your destination in mind.
Next Steps
Joining the Emerging Scholars Network is a step in the right direction for those considering the academic life. Here are other suggestions for your journey to follow Christ in scholarship.
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Capitalism with a Conscience
This article by Steve Garber, is adapted from his lecture at Urbana 2009. Join him and see how your vocation and calling is woven together through faith, education, and years of work, wherever God has placed you.
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Noteworthy Interviews
Find the latest two of four interviews conducted by Micheal Hickerson, Associate Director of the Emerging Scholars Network. Jimmy Lin and Alissa Wilkinson share key advice with our members.
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Advice to Those Who Would Be Christian Scholars
Yale philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff offers his advice to Christian students on thinking with a Christian voice and speaking with a Christian voice. Originally presented at U. Tennessee in October 2009.
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Christian Professional and Academic Societies
A listing of Christian societies for a host of academic and professional fields.
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Loving God in the Flesh in the Real World
InterVarsity staff and ESN blogger, Thomas Grosh IV shares some reflections inspired by Romans 12, Philippians 2:1-18, and Psalm 122 which challenge us to live as God created us to live.
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The Community of Scholars, Part One
Marc Baer, professor of history at Hope College, addresses foundational and practical aspects of faculty mentoring. Originally presented this talk at the ESN National Gathering at Following Christ 2008. (Part 1 of 2)
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The Community of Scholars, Part Two
Kenneth G. Elzinga, Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at the University of Virginia, advises faculty on why and how to mentor. Originally presented at the ESN National Gathering at Following Christ 2008. (Part 2 of 2).
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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.
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The Emerging Scholars Network Mentoring Program
What is the ESN Mentoring Program? Why get involved? What's next?
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.
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