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Gardner-Webb University Goal Program Holding Open House Events, Office Of University Communications

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The Gardner-Webb University GOAL (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners) program will conduct open house events at various satellite locations across North Carolina over the next several weeks. The information sessions are offered to potential and current students who would like to continue their college education and earn a degree. GOAL representatives will be on hand to answer questions and offer registration assistance for the summer and fall semesters.

C.O. And Eliza Greene Lectureship To Feature Baptist Joint Committee Executive Director, Office Of University Communications

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The Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity will present a unique lecture on religious liberty and church-state separation as part of the annual C.O. and Eliza Greene Endowed Lectureship series, on March 25 from 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center. Dr. J. Brent Walker, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Walker is the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) in Washington, D.C.

Gardner-Webb Students Put Their Minds And Ethics To The Test, Office Of University Communications

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Select Gardner-Webb University students are in their final stages of preparation for the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl. Last year in the inaugural competition, the group placed third out of 14 participating schools, which included Mars Hill, Wake Forest and Wingate. This year’s event is to be held at Campbell Law School in Raleigh, N.C. on Feb. 8 and 9.

2013 - 2014, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2013 - 2014, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Advent 2013, Gardner-Webb University

Advent Devotions

Annual Gardner-Webb University Advent devotional book from the year 2013 with contributions from various students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Each page in the book represents a day of Advent and contains a scripture and short devotion. There are also spaces provided for prayer requests and advent reflection.

Dean Announced For Gayle Bolt Price School Of Graduate Studies At Gardner-Webb, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeff Rogers has been named Dean of the Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies. Rogers’ relationship with GWU began in 2004 when he was invited by the University to speak at its annual faculty retreat. Following that event, doors opened and opportunities grew at GWU for Rogers.

Gardner-Webb Students Spend Summer Changing Children’S Lives, Office Of University Communications

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Four Gardner-Webb students embraced the call of evangelism this summer as they worked with a group of Christian camps whose mission is to share Christ with children from various backgrounds and traditions. Mark Baker, Amy Brown, Chelsea Hearne and Zeke Stephenson were part of Passport Missions and their camps for children and youth from third through 12th grade. Founded in 1993, Passport, Inc. (based in Birmingham, Ala.) has developed a reputation for creative, high-quality Christian programs for students.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2012, Summer (Volume 46 No. 2), Noel T. Manning Ii

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. The majority of this issue is dedicated to telling the stories of multiple members of the Cherokee people; Gardner-Webb students and alumni both share their unique stories and experiences about their Native American heritage all throughout this issue. Following articles range in topic from new programs being implemented at Gardner-Webb to the publicity that the university had been receiving in the entertainment world, such as the Hunger Games being filmed close to campus and GW alumnus Ron Rash's novel …

Gardner-Webb Honors Students For Academic Excellence And Outstanding Service And Leadership, Office Of University Communications

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Each spring, Gardner-Webb University proudly honors dozens of undergraduate students for academic excellence and outstanding service and leadership. Winners of these awards exemplify the University’s core values of faith, service and leadership in their classrooms and communities. In recognition of their awards, winners get to choose one book for purchase by Gardner-Webb’s Dover Memorial Library.

Student Social Media Campaign Brings Needtobreathe To Gardner-Webb University, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Gregory, Travis Sherrill

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After a seven-month process, a group of Gardner-Webb students will see their hard work pay off on April 28 when Atlantic Records recording artists NEEDTOBREATHE perform in the Paul Porter Arena at 8 p.m. In the fall of 2011, a group of more than 40 students, led by senior Jessica Greer, started a campaign to persuade NEEDTOBREATHE to perform at Gardner-Webb University. The “Operation NEEDTOBREATHE” group, as they were called around campus, used a variety of social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to send messages directly to the band.

Ten Gardner-Webb Students, And One Puppy, Present Research At Alpha Chi Conference In Baltimore, Office Of University Communications

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Ten students, one faculty advisor, and a certain canine companion represented Gardner-Webb University at the recent super-regional convention of Alpha Chi, the national college honor society. Each student presented original research, and two were named either a winner or an alternate for prestigious national scholarships. The puppy, a leader dog in training named Tucker, enjoyed the singular distinction of being the conference’s only canine participant.

Dr. Walter Brueggemann To Lead Gardner-Webb’S 2012 Pastors’ School, Office Of University Communications

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Registration is now open for Gardner-Webb’s 2012 Pastors’ School, a three-day educational retreat for pastors and students of ministry and theology, May 28-30 at GWU. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, distinguished Old Testament scholar and author of more than 50 books and Bible commentaries, will serve as guest keynote speaker, along with Dr. Jim McConnell, professor of New Testament interpretation at GWU. Brueggemann and McConnell will address the theme, “Out of Babylon: The People of God and Empire from both the Old and New Testament Perspectives.”

Gardner-Webb Professor To Share Insights On Islam, Office Of University Communications

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Many American Christians want to better understand Muslims, but the challenge of filtering the truth from the swirling stereotypes is almost insurmountable. Gardner-Webb religious studies professor Dr. Don Berry, an expert on Islam, will cut through those false assumptions during a Dimensions program on April 10 at 9:25 a.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The community is invited to attend.

Gwu Students Find Success In Inaugural Ethics Bowl, Office Of University Communications, Travis Sherrill

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A Gardner-Webb University team participated in the inaugural North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl recently at Meredith College. Gardner-Webb finished 3rd out of 14 schools. This was the first ethics bowl competition of any type for Gardner-webb University.

Weekly Lenten Devotionals At Gardner-Webb University, Office Of University Communications

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For the fourth consecutive year, the Gardner-Webb Office of Christian Life and Service will hold weekly Lenten Devotionals every Wednesday until April 4th. The devotionals will take place in the Dover Chapel from 12:00-12:15 p.m. The University family and the greater community are invited to attend.

Gardner-Webb Mourns The Loss Of Loving Student Ariane Noelle Patterson Dead At 21, Office Of University Communications

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It has been a challenging week for many friends and family members of Ariane Patterson. The Gardner-Webb religious studies major was celebrating her 21st birthday on Jan. 17 when she collapsed in class, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Her friends say she had an “outrageous love for Christ and people,” and that “her beautiful smile was as infectious as her loving spirit.”

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Gardner-Webb Review, Volume 6, 2012, Christopher V. Davis, Nancy Bottoms

Gardner-Webb Review

Annual publication associated with the Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference. This publication presents selected essays written by undergraduate students at Gardner-Webb University.

2012 - 2013, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2012 - 2013, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Summer (Volume 45 No. 2), Noel T. Manning Ii

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. Inside this issue there are several new stories such as how GWU is setting new standards, for God and Humanity. GWU also bids farewell to Dr. Tony Eastman and Trustee Frank Stewart and his family gave $2 million to go toward the Tucker Student Center. Lastly, a few alum shares stories about culture, history, and heritage of the Cherokee to further support the idea of diversity on campus and why that is so important.

A Seed On Good Soil, Office Of University Communications

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When Gardner-Webb’s current Missionary in Residence, Mike Boone, first sensed a call to ministry, it never occurred to him that he could be something other than a preacher. “I wish someone had told me to sit down and ask myself, ‘What do I like to do?’,” Boone says. ” I’ve always loved working outside, working with plants. I love to see things grow. But I didn’t know I could use that for ministry.” God knew better.

Freeman Fund Helps Dreams Come True For Local Students To Enter College, Office Of University Communications

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The dream of leaving high school and entering college came true for nine local students thanks to the Joseph B. Freeman Jr. Educational Fund. The Freeman Fund is a scholarship fund formed by area business leaders 20 years ago to provide financial assistance to high school students from Cleveland County schools. The fund is designed for students who qualify academically for college but whose unique situations might otherwise prevent them from attending.

Gardner-Webb University Hosts National Conference For Baptist Professors Of Religion, Office Of University Communications

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According to its website, the NABPR is a community of teaching scholars who meet to sharpen teaching skills and encourage the continuation of meaningful scholarship in the fields of religious studies. While most members teach or study at Baptist-affiliated schools, colleges, and seminaries, many members come from a wide range of church-related and state-supported schools in the United States, Canada, and abroad. According to Dr. Ron Williams, president of NABPR and professor of religious studies at Gardner-Webb, the annual meeting offers networking and career development opportunities for current professors and graduate students entering the field.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Fall (Volume 45 No. 3), Noel T. Manning Ii

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue's cover story is named "Accepting the Challenge" which includes GWU participating in a campus challenge. Other major stories in this week's issue is the portrait and word of the First Lady, Mrs. Flossie Bonner. Also, GWU focused on emerging into the community with the garden movement. The last major story us one by Cotton Bolick who shares his miracles during WWII.

2011 - 2012, Gardner-Webb Goal Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

GOAL Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2011 - 2012, Gardner-Webb University GOAL Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Winter/Spring (Volume 45 No. 1), Noel T. Manning Ii

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University.This issue of the Gardner-Webb Magazine starts by providing word from Dr. A. Frank Bonner in which he focused on "reaching for higher ground". The magazine also works to recognize several other well-known people such as Dr. Gerald Keown, newly elected Chair of biblical studies, and the nurses striving to reach their goals. Gardner-Webb also launched a $45 million capital campaign. Other important topics of this magazine revolve around music, sports, and lending a helping hand.

2011 - 2012, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2011 - 2012, Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Advent 2011, Gardner-Webb University

Advent Devotions

Annual Gardner-Webb University Advent devotional book from the year 2011 with contributions from various students, faculty, staff, and community members. Each page in the book represents a day of Advent and contains a scripture and short devotion. There are also spaces provided for prayer requests and advent reflection.

Yahweh As Father: The Image In Ancient Israelite Context And Modern Appropriation, Joshua Wayne Lovelace

MA in Religion Theses

The goal of this thesis was to appropriate the image of Yahweh as father for modern Christendom in light of feminist critiques of the image. The methods in accomplishing this task were as follows: defining feminism and feminist biblical interpretation, conveying the critiques of Rosemary Radford Ruether and Julia M. O'Brien who were scholarly dialogue partners, studying the social milieu of ancient Israel, using historical, literary, textual, and social criticism to exegete texts that mention Yahweh as father, comparing findings of exegesis with social milieu of ancient Israel, responding to critiques of Ruether and O'Brien, and lastly taking the findings …

2010 - 2011, Gardner-Webb University Goal Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

GOAL Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2010 - 2011, Gardner-Webb University GOAL Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Advent 2010, Gardner-Webb University

Advent Devotions

Annual Gardner-Webb University Advent devotional book from the year 2010 with contributions from various students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Each page in the book represents a day of Advent and contains a scripture and short devotion. There are also spaces provided for prayer requests and advent reflection.