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Swinging Bridge - December 11, 2014, Joel Hoover Dec 2014

Swinging Bridge - December 11, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - November 20, 2014, Joel Hoover Nov 2014

Swinging Bridge - November 20, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - November 6, 2014, Joel Hoover Nov 2014

Swinging Bridge - November 6, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - October 30, 2014, Joel Hoover Oct 2014

Swinging Bridge - October 30, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - October 16, 2014, Joel Hoover Oct 2014

Swinging Bridge - October 16, 2014, Joel Hoover

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When God Smites: Talking With Students About The Violence Of God In Scripture, Eric A. Seibert Oct 2014

When God Smites: Talking With Students About The Violence Of God In Scripture, Eric A. Seibert

Bible & Religion Educator Scholarship

This article emphasizes the need for religious educators to address the issue of divine violence in Scripture with students, and it offers various pedagogical strategies for doing so. The focus is on violent Old Testament texts, with special attention given to the issue of Canaanite genocide. A general framework for structuring class time around divine violence in Scripture is proposed which includes (1) encouraging students to encounter violent biblical texts firsthand, (2) helping them understand why people find these passages problematic, and (3) offering various options for dealing with the potential problems these passages raise. In the second half of …


Swinging Bridge - September 25, 2014, Joel Hoover Sep 2014

Swinging Bridge - September 25, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - September 11, 2014, Joel Hoover Sep 2014

Swinging Bridge - September 11, 2014, Joel Hoover

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Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2014, Dan Row May 2014

Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2014, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2014, Dan Row Apr 2014

Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2014, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - March 13, 2014, Dan Row Mar 2014

Swinging Bridge - March 13, 2014, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2014, Dan Row Feb 2014

Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2014, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2014, Dan Row Feb 2014

Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2014, Dan Row

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Renewing Our Shared Purpose: Considering Ernest L. Boyer’S General Education Vision For Christian Colleges And Universities, Cynthia Wells Jan 2014

Renewing Our Shared Purpose: Considering Ernest L. Boyer’S General Education Vision For Christian Colleges And Universities, Cynthia Wells

Higher Education Faculty Scholarship

This article considers the significance of Boyer's work on general education for Christian colleges and universities. After beginning with a synthesis and analysis of Boyer's vast body of work on general education, this article then identifies the challenges facing those concerned with renewing the general education program in Christian colleges and universities. This piece concludes by illustrating how Boyer's ideals for general education relate to the educational aims of Christian colleges and universities and also provides concrete examples of how Boyer's ideals are evident in Christian higher education today. This article argues that Boyer's vision for general education is fully …


Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2013, Dan Row Dec 2013

Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2013, Dan Row Nov 2013

Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - October 31, 2013, Dan Row Oct 2013

Swinging Bridge - October 31, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2013, Dan Row Oct 2013

Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2013, Dan Row Sep 2013

Swinging Bridge - September 26, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - September 12, 2013, Dan Row Sep 2013

Swinging Bridge - September 12, 2013, Dan Row

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Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2013, Stephanie Wilson May 2013

Swinging Bridge - May 1, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Apr 2013

Swinging Bridge - April 10, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - March 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Mar 2013

Swinging Bridge - March 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films In Introductory Aging Courses, Rona J. Karasik, Raeann Hamon, Jennifer Writz, Anand Moddu Reddy Mar 2013

Two Thumbs Up: Using Popular Films In Introductory Aging Courses, Rona J. Karasik, Raeann Hamon, Jennifer Writz, Anand Moddu Reddy

HDFS Educator Scholarship

Good teaching requires thoughtful planning and creative thinking, especially when trying to engage students in material that is unfamiliar to them or encumbered by stereotypes, like aging. Classic and contemporary media can provide unique teaching opportunities in gerontology classrooms. Popular films can have a powerful influence over viewers’ attitudes and perceptions, and spur in-depth discussions of aging-related topics common to introductory aging courses (e.g., ageism, abuse, inequality, caregiving, healthy aging, and intimate relationships). Additionally, films appeal to multiple learning styles, engaging a variety of learners. This article examines the value of using films in introductory aging courses, offers strategies for …


Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Feb 2013

Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2013, Stephanie Wilson Feb 2013

Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2013, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Dec 2012

Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Nov 2012

Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - November 2, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Nov 2012

Swinging Bridge - November 2, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

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Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2012, Stephanie Wilson Oct 2012

Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2012, Stephanie Wilson

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