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Ritual, Economy, And Social-Relational Impacts In The Church, Alexia M. Hanson, Dr. Jeremy Williams
Ritual, Economy, And Social-Relational Impacts In The Church, Alexia M. Hanson, Dr. Jeremy Williams
Celebration of Research
Using ritual theory, understanding of economics in the Bible, and social-relational frameworks, this research explores the connections between ritual and economy in the Church. We ask: how does economy affect ritual and how does ritual affect economy? Biblical exegesis and an original survey are incorporated to get a real-world, practical sense of the impact of these questions, and their answers, have for the Church as a whole. The ritual focus of the research is on the practices of baptism and communion in the Church today. The social and relational aspects of these practices are also explored. How does the method, …
The Beacon, April 16, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 16, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
Club spotlight: Dance Marathon nonprofit; Unique characteristics of Dutch towns; Northwestern’s Literary Arts Magazine; Mario 2: disappointing and boring; Forrest Frank & Noah Hayden’s collab album; 1776: A blast from America’s colonial past; Praise to the King through the arts at NW; Chapel series: the dorms lead service; Is NW still a liberal arts college?; Why asparagus is a finger food; N-Dubs Awards Show set to return; Softball soars against GPAC opponents; Tennis competes against GPAC rivals; Trump announces ceasefire; UN urges Epstein files related investigation
The Beacon, April 10, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 10, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
1776: Modern interpretation of historical; Elizabeth Heeg: leaving Northwestern; Professor Scorza’s Art Department legacy; “Project Hail Mary” lands among the stars; NEEDTOBREATHE returns with vulnerable album; Senior Spotlight: Meredith Sundberg; Short story: remembering the blessings; Quiet spots around a busy campus; Dance Marathon: hands and feet of Jesus; World of night owls from an insomniac; NW Cheer shines at NAIA nationals; Outdoor track and field begins in Wayne; March Madness is not so mad in 2026; Government proposes auto draft registration; Australian war hero charged for war crimes
The Beacon, March 27, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, March 27, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
Club Spotlight: International Justice Mission; Perspectives through the decades: 1970s; DME abroad to Netherlands and Germany; “I Can Only Imagine 2” : simple and heartwarming; Luke Combs returns to roots with “The Way I Am”; Choir brings beautiful music to four states; The Trends of the past spilling into 2026; Why O-Staff is worth the commitment; Lost in translation: language requirement; The oldest and most discredited sport; Raiders are GPAC champions in 2026; Raiders show tenacity in post-season losses; Looking ahead to the golf spring season; The Emmy’s are on their way; Service makes your faith grow stronger
The Beacon, February 20, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 20, 2026, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
Local musicians put stamp on valentine’s day; Perspectives through the decades: 1960s; Joint flute and vocal student recital; Sony continues run of great animation with “GOAT”; “Wuthering Heights” soundtrack more faithful than film; Godzilla concert theme is more than it seems; Senior practicum: social work majors; Club Spotlight: Swing Dance Line Dance; OC sightseeing: Dutch Heritage Museum; Reaching new heights at NW; Why you should play “Dwarf Fortress; Overwatch dominates in 2026 games; Raiders win again as postseason approaches; Raiders finish strong in final indoor meets; The Winter Olympic’s scandals; Apocalypse now: upcoming chapel series on Revelation
The Beacon, November 21, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 21, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
Thanksgiving traditions around campus; NC/DC spotlight: A-Line advances to Dordt; Danny Brown album hopeful amidst addiction battle; “Sarah’s Oil” a story of strength and courage; NW students attend Mumford & Sons concert; “Stranger Things” season five is promising to fans; Gift shopping: poor deals and low funds; Dining room history: the cafeteria; Willful ignorance and complacency; England: from monarchy to liberty; Volleyball comes out on top of GPAC tournament; Raider football season comes to an end; Men’s basketball narrowly loses winning streak; AI therapy chatbots lack humanity; An aging congress and the shutdown
The Beacon, November 14, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 14, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
The “College Dropouts” are off to Dordt; Donate to the campus coat drive today; Donate to the campus coat drive today; “Soul on Fire” offers new life perspective; Symphonic Band “Heroes” concert hosts fire chief; NWC celebrates Native American Heritage Month; Club spotlight: RedEd continues to thrive; Married and working life on campus; Willful ignorance and complacency; England: from monarchy to liberty; Women’s basketball cleans up at Pizza Ranch Classic; Volleyball moves ahead in GPAC Tournament; Cross country battles at GPAC championships; Trump implies future transparency; Creating diverse worlds from common materials
The Beacon, October 10, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 10, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2025-2026
Northwestern VS. Dordt: an age old rivalry; NW students and the rise of NIL deals; The Life of a Showgirl a “missed opportunity”; One Battle After Another is a spectacular film; NWC music students perform senior recitals; Cultural insight into the Oktoberfest celebration; Club spotlight: Women in Leadership; Raiders take a trip down memory lane; Visiting Faith Lutheran Church; Artificial intelligence in art; NW falls to Hastings in homecoming game; Doane defeated at homecoming volleyball; NW introduces women’s wrestling team; NC/DC: rivalry and music abound; Colenbrander plaza begins construction
The Beacon, April 3, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 3, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2024-2025
Innovation at NW-Hack; A nature getaway to remember; Strong showing from folk/rock band; "Snow White" disappoints even diehard fans; Spotlight on crafter and musician Elena Lee; Student projects at Celebration of Research; NW hosts the Festival of Culture; Hackathon of NW; An inside look at NW A Cappella Choir; Spiritual and social growth; Starship: a fall from grace; Christian leadership vs. worldly expectations; Where Raider athletes find inspiration; NW cheer has strong showing at nationals; Baseball season in full swing; DME Kids Club here for second year; Egg prices: inflation or bird flu?
The Beacon, February 7, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 7, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2024-2025
Unsung Hero: Dr. Doug Anderson; County coffee shop showdown; Flipturn's album highlights vocal range; "Mufasa" deemed a crime against the original; Senior spotlight: double major Elliana Zerr; Dr. Bates leads youth program launch in Kenya; Beacon staff highlights and changes; Local brews and fresh reviews; Practical benefits of studying abroad; Archives hero at NW; The greatest romance story; Living a monastic life; The big game: Predictions from NW staff; Softball off to a great start to 2025 season; Students enjoy winter intramurals at NW; DeepSeek: a new AI competitor; Orange City to host RAGBRAI;
The Beacon, January 31, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, January 31, 2025, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2024-2025
Inequality in men's and woman's retreat; NW advice on adulting for students; A journey through Mac Miller's mind; Bob Dylan biopic deemed underwhelming; NW forgoes foreign language requirement; Faculty art exhibit displays diverse styles; The paths of maximum efficiency; Men's vs. women's retreat; College campus snow days policies; Adulting 101; TikTok ban: double-edged sword; Unity in the body of Christ; Cheer and dance kick off competitive season; A deeper look into the NW vs. Dordt rivalry; Women's soccer welcomes new head coach; What happened with TikTok; NW Students stand out at KCACTF;
The Classic, Winter 2025, Public Relations
The Classic, Winter 2025, Public Relations
The Classic, 2020-present
Zwemer View: The Legacy of Standout Leaders; Around the Green: Enrollment Goals Shattered; A New Colenbrander; New Corner, New Chapter; A Fresh Name, a Timeless Legacy; On Call; Agape Anthem; Program Evaluator; Perfect PA Pass Rate; Lux Circle; Ideas for Impact; Tanya Vaas: Making Campus Feel Like Home; End Of An Era: Five Retire from NWC; Summer in the Lab; Giving to Northwestern College in 2024-25; In High Demand; Faith at Work: NWC Earns "Best" Again: Classier Classrooms, Team Builder, Servant-Leader, Faithful Historian, Thoughtful Teacher; Among the Region's Best; Standout Alumni; Stimulating Simulators; Endowed Appointment; New Academic Pathways; Best in …
The Beacon, April 4, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, April 4, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2023-2024
Uninterested or Overworked?; Typical day for Vonder Bruegge; "Manna" breaks Christian music norm; A new trilogy following "Kung Fu Panda 4"; Senior Spotlight: Madison DenHerder; TEDxNWC explores the meaning of "allegory"; Helpful tips to survive Humans vs Zombies; Where are the student participants?; Staff, students prepare for fall ResLife changes; The many hats of VB; Taylor Swift: more than an artist; Is competition cheer a sport?; Final season of intramurals is in full swing; Outdoor track and field starts off with a bang; Raider softball and baseball are full of talent; Missing Princess emerges; Beloved Festival of Culture returns;
The Beacon, February 16, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 16, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2023-2024
A day in the life of Jodi Grant; Sunday nights are wing nights; Delightfully messy, slow paced album; "Undercooked" action film hits big screen; NEXT students' experiences performed; Remembrance and anticipation of Easter; The importance of clubs on NW's campus; Grant welcomes all who enter the theatre; Adulting 101 prepares students for post-college; Students enjoy wing night; Religious intolerance at NW; Our worship leaves some out; Fifth year student athletes dominating; Raider athletic band provides energy at games; Young student-athletes show great promise; Family Feud returns for a second year;
The Beacon, February 2, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 2, 2024, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2023-2024
Pros and cons of raider relationships; Day in the life of Dr. Koerselman; A bloated project with little innovation; "Mean Girls" musical exceeds expectations; Senior Spotlight: Artist Naomi Lief; What to expect during music's biggest night; Book study to give post-college advice; Students opinions on Relationships in college; New eatery option graces Orange City; Dr. Koerselman's fashionable day; Horsegirls verses cowgirls; Finding my identity in Christ; Van Kalsbeek shatters two school records; Softball and baseball to start spring season; Raider cheer standing out at season opener; The importance of black history; Latino Raider Day: inclusivity made priority;
The Beacon, September 29, 2023, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, September 29, 2023, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2023-2024
Husband and Wife Join NW Faculty; Multicultural Church in Sioux Center; Mitski's melancholic reflection on love; Stereotypical, sappy, sports story falls short; Crafternoon: Creating beauty out of love; Students' candid conversations at The Table; Student Government Association Election Success; Medenwalds enjoy the NW welcome; Dr. Wacker's office stands out, students love it; Multiple cultures, one church; Have people lost all hope?; Social ministry and Jesus; Golf teams playing great season so par; New PRs for NW cross country at Wayne; All NW varsity teams receive NAIA award; Students stirred by communal worship; Celebration of culture, cuisine and contributions;
The Beacon, February 3, 2023, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, February 3, 2023, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2022-2023
Unsung Heroes: Janelle Phinney; Celebrating Black History Month; An instrumental road trip with DeMarco; Artificially intelligent friendship fallout; Senior Spotlight: Emily Rozendaal; Longstanding festival honors young performers; Class of 2023 with unique college experience; NW Campus celebrates Black History Month; Raider Student Ambassadors appreciation; Phinney and the music dept.; RA's Responsibilities with Alcohol Off Campus; Elementary Education is the Best Major; Lind: NW Wrestler Rolling Opponents Over; Raider Cheer Team Working Towards Gains; Recent Basketball Wins Propelling Raiders to March; Book studies starting up on campus; NW community pitches in to help feed Hondurans
The Beacon, October 7, 2022, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 7, 2022, Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2022-2023
The art of prison ministry in the U.S; New assistant of NW Bridge Center; Bassett's new album leaves a sour taste; The Woman King reigns supreme in the theatres; The dazzling lights of the West End and beans; Senior Spotlight: McClintock is behind the scenes; Students benefit from sleep and rest; Students grow spiritually with Campus Ministry prison visits; Stuart Hall calls students to showcase God's love; Building Relationships; Photo Op? Photo Stop; More Folks Need Indie Folk; NW Women's Golf Takes Care of Buisiness; NW Cross Country Seniors Carry on Legacy; Gramstad Leads the Charge Past Concordia Bulldogs; Popping …
The Classic, Summer 2015, Public Relations
The Classic, Summer 2015, Public Relations
The Classic, 2010-2019
Zwemer View: A Whole Education for Your Whole Life; Around the Green: Green is Great; Doing Missions Well; In Box; Second National Ranking; Caps & Gowns; More Learning Opportunities; On Sabbatical; Campus Life: Summer Jobs; Interim Provost; The Science of Great Teaching; New Admissions Leaders; Construction Update; Servant Professor; Cleaning Service; Prestigious Scholarship; Endowed Professor Appointment; Face Value: Ann Vander Kooi Minnick; A Job Well Done: Good Sport, Academic Leader, Grandma Raider, Campus Carpenter; Red Zone; Master Teachers; 1000 Words: A Dutch Welkom; A New Look at Campus; Tiny House Big Ideas; Bullets to Beauty; Wheel Love; Made to Create; …
The Classic, Spring 2009, Public Relations
The Classic, Spring 2009, Public Relations
The Classic, 2000-2009
Zwemer View: Hope in Uncertain Times; In Box; Service Honor Roll; Strategic Thinking; A Summer Abroad; Stage Success; Bid Up; Of Course: Work Force; Bye, Bear; Research Awards; Rockin' Summer; And the Winner is...; A-List; Face Value: Tim Huffman; Tour de Force; Reel Gold; 1000 Words: Splash; Red Zone; Don't Tell My Ma; Land of Opportunity; Sacrificing for the American Dream; Road to Understanding; Road Trip!; Red Ties; Class Notes; New Arrivals; Marriages; Teen Mentor; A Generous Life; Preaching Peace; Classic Thoughts: New Home; Be Counted; Spring Service
The Classic, Fall 2007, Public Relations
The Classic, Fall 2007, Public Relations
The Classic, 2000-2009
President's Report: 125 Years of His Stories; Northwestern names ninth president; Northwestern moves up in rankings; Inbox; Fishing for hope; Enrollment second highest; Student's music video featured at festival; New staff bring intercultural and mission experience; New & improved; Nine join NWC faculty: Dr. Thomas Bogue, Deb Bomgaars, Arnold Carlson, Karissa Carlson '03, Dr. Luke Dahn, Andrea Donahoe, Ann VanderKooi Minnick '88, Michell Van Wyhe, Linda Ver Steeg; Of Course: Hollywood and the Meaning of Life; Photo essay: What a RUSH!; Face Value: Roger Ewoldt; Bible Study; Murphy's Laws for Leading; A Timeline of Northwestern College History; 125 Years in …
The Classic, Summer 2005, Public Relations
The Classic, Summer 2005, Public Relations
The Classic, 2000-2009
President's Report: Committee Community; Theatre facility wins architectural award; Actuarial courses approved to meet professional standard; Northwestern hires Daumer to build nursing program; Van Peursem joins board; Remembering a pioneer; Sociology students' scores soar; Westenberg receives staff award; Board votes to continue planning for learning commons project; Athletic training program receives accreditation; NWC welcomes new vice presidents; SIFE team finishes among top 40 nationally; Vocation exploration continues through summer; Faculty/staff news; Faculty awarded mini-grants for summer research; Students selected for competitive summer programs; History student wins award for essay; Athletic training student wins scholarship; Face Value: Barbara Turnwall; Outside the …
The Classic, Summer 2004, Public Relations
The Classic, Summer 2004, Public Relations
The Classic, 2000-2009
Northwestern’s Reformed identity; NCATE reaccredits education program; NWC hosts foreign language conference; Board approves planning for new learning commons; Brogan selected for endowed professorship; County Extension honors Northwestern; Self-study first step in reaccreditation process; Students participate in summer research programs; Readership survey results positive; Dean of students accepts California position; Career Development Center to discard old credential files; Faculty/staff news; Faculty awarded mini-grants for summer research; Vandermeulen receives competitive research grant; Lilly Grant funds semester in Lithuania for Burch; In Mozart's Steps: A cappella choir performs in eastern Europe; Juggling Life: Student profile Daniel Berntston; From Pulpit to Lectern: Faculty …
The Classic, Spring 2003, Public Relations
The Classic, Spring 2003, Public Relations
The Classic, 2000-2009
Vocation: Finding Your Place in God’s World; Theatre facility receives $200,000 in federal funding; Barkers earntheatre recognition; VanOort named chaplain; Building projects on target; Auction brings in second best total; Programs recommended by national guidebook; DME debuts September 11 play; Students study off campus; New programs attract design students; Faculty/staff news; 240 serve over spring break; Dartmouth archivist to direct library; Students advance to state finals in business plan competition; Vocare: Find Your Place: Lilly Grant; College-Church Covenant; Funding Difference: The Lilly Endowment; Minister of Calling; Job One; Listen Up; Hearing the Call; Artful Worship; It’s a Small World, After …
The Classic, Fall 1967, Public Relations
The Classic, Fall 1967, Public Relations
The Classic, 1960-1969
Faculty editorial: Why Teach at Northwestern?; Faculty Notes: Division of Natural Science, Division of Social Science, , Division of Humanities, Division of Education; Department of Religion; Outstanding Speakers Present Challenge; Homecoming 1967; Coronation; Parade; Northwestern vs. Westmar; Alumni Dinner; Homecoming Play; The Light of Their Lives...; Alumni Gifts; Class Notes; Marriages; Births; Legislative Process on National Level Studied; Deaths; Sports: Basketball Preview; You Can Help Us!; N Club Newsletter; Academy Graduates Welcomed; N Club MVP Awards; All N Club Coaching Staff at Northwestern; NC Enrollment Totals 705
The Classic, Fall 1961, Northwestern College
The Classic, Fall 1961, Northwestern College
The Classic, 1960-1969
The Expanding Campus; the President's Greeting; Campus Expansion; Academic Opporunities or Academic Standards? -- An Editorial; Registration tops 400 for 32% over previous year; Plans develop for Fine Arts Festival; Convocation speaker urges living to high purpose; Faculty attends lakeside workshop; Northwestern teacher-training complete with secondary program approved, new majors offered; Faculty growth paces curriculum expansion; Classroom briefs; Dr. Paul Harrisons to be featured, Consecration Week; U.S. grants $29,700 students loan funds; Dramatics group re-chartered as Alpha Psi Omega; Leon Aalberts named Student Senate prexy; Northwestern offers courses by television; Springtime -- at Northwestern; 75th Commencement an Historic Occasion; Gala …