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Karin Maag to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the Theological University of Utrecht in the Netherlands
On December 6, 2024, Karin Maag, director of the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, will receive an honorary doctorate from the Theological University of Utrecht. This post contains an excerpt from an article published by Matthew Kucinski. Read the full story on Calvin News.
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April 4, 50 Years Out
by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Fifty years. Fifty years since the shot rang out. Since Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Over the years there has been a lot of reflection on the legacy of King, our “inconvenient hero.” But 50 years out, how do we confront …
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Lessons from My Grandfather
by Frans van Liere. Last week, I received an e-mail from a former student. “Professor, I'm really struggling with fear, and I've been looking to history in order to understand how it may repeat itself in the very near future. […] I'd love to hear some of your wisdom on what we as citizens can …
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Dispelling Darkness: A Christian Paradox
by Kristin Du Mez. Tis the season. Christmas music is everywhere. I’m not a complete Grinch when it comes to Christmas music, but really… “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”? So much wrong with this… I do sing Rudolf and Frosty with my kids, and I actually enjoy listening to my daughter pound out carol after carol …
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The Author’s Corner: John Fea with Kristin Kobes Du Mez
by Kristin Du Mez. In the wake of recent news coverage of Christian colleges and the mishandling of sexual assault cases, questions are being raised about connections between Christianity, patriarchy, and the abuse of women. Katharine Bushnell asked precisely these questions a century ago. I think her ideas can resonate powerfully today. John Fea, professor …
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