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Beyond Productivity: A Christian Vision For Work And Technology, Part I, Grady Burkhart

Student Work

"...human work is not just about completing tasks but about participating in God’s ongoing creation through relationships, creativity, stewardship, and responsibility."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the effects of AI in the workplace from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Beyond Productivity Part I

The Joy Above All Joys: Roland D. Sawyer’S Socialism For The Working Class, Maggie R. Buglino

Roland D. Sawyer Scholarship Papers

Following the Industrial Revolution, Americans were required to adapt to the nation's new capitalistic society. Witnessing the subsequent struggle of working-class families, 20th century Christian socialist Roland D. Sawyer was resolved to advocate for a reformed economic structure. This paper is dependent entirely on primary sources in the Roland D. Sawyer Collection, available in the University of New Hampshire's Milne Special Collections. Studying Sawyer's autobiography and various socialist writings illustrates his idea of a good life for the American working-class and how they were to achieve it through the adoption of a socialist doctrine. Throughout his activism, he encouraged Americans …

Frank & Louis, John C. Lyden

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Frank & Louis (2025), directed by Petra Biondina Volpe.

Ammar Abdul Rahman, Mark Naison, Anthony Abd-Al Shafi Rosado, Jane Kani Edward

Oral Histories

As a leader, Rahman plays many roles beyond leading prayers. He serves as a counselor, advisor, and guide, especially for immigrants and first-generation college students who may lack extended family support. He helps community members navigate not only education but also careers, marriage, and faith-based decisions through an Islamic lens. At Fordham University, he works to build a Muslim community through programs such as Ramadan events, spiritual counseling, mentorship initiatives, and multifaith dialogue.

Overall, Imam Rahman's lived experience demonstrates the role of a religious leader who continues to support minority communities and immigrants. His messages and teachings show how Islam …

Through The Ages: Reflecting On 250 Years Of Ai Technology, Ethan Brue

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"The only thing historians know for certain is that humans have been proven quite inept at being certain, particularly when it involves the future."

Posting about the longterm influence of artificial intelligence from In All Things, an online hub that offers insight into maintaining and faithful and orthodox Reformed Christian worldview while fearlessly engaging in every aspect of contemporary life – until all is made new.

Through the Ages

The Coherence Of Navayāna Pragmatism: Ambedkar And The Pragmatist Reconstruction Of Buddhist Philosophy, Danish Hamid

Comparative Philosophy

This paper examines the philosophical coherence of B.R. Ambedkar’s reconstruction of his (Navayāna) Buddhism in relation to John Dewey’s pragmatism. Building on Scott Stroud’s reading of Ambedkar as a Deweyan Pragmatist (2017, 2023), it argues that Dewey’s evolutionary naturalism, his conception of growth, and pragmatic redefinition of concepts provide Ambedkar with the methodological tools for a naturalistic and socially reconstructive reinterpretation of Buddhist doctrines such as anicca (impermanence), dhamma (Buddha’s teaching), nirvāṇa (enlightenment), karuna (compassion), etc. Ambedkar transforms impermanence from a metaphysics of flux into an ethics of progressive growth, and recasts dhamma as a social morality grounded in fraternity …

Exploring Opportunities With Global Citizenship Education: Practice, Frameworks, And Curriculum Renewal, Miguel Heilbron

Consensus

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Dominion Or Destruction: Rereading Genesis In An Age Of Melting Ice, Benjamin Nunes

Consensus

This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

Planetary Care And Justice: From Rio To The Hague To Waterloo, Mary (Joy) Philip

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Wandering Towards The Self, Brandon Paterson

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

A Different Kind Of Conversation/Christian Unity, Mary (Joy) Philip

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The Earth Charter, The Advent, And The Divine Right Of Elon Musk, Joseph Kirby

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The Earth Charter As Green Fire, Mary (Joy) Philip

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Learning In/With The Land: Intersectionality, The Earth Charter, And The Trc Calls To Action In Theological Education, Héctor A. Acero Ferrer

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Climate Refugees: Justice And Global Warming, Tiana Kopilas

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

To Till And Keep: Encountering God Through Nature, Gloria Mele

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

Jesus And Trees: From Separation To Connection, Mark Zschocke

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

Wounds That Mend: Rebecca Belmore’S Fringe And The Healing Of The Earth And Body, Muznah Moiz

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

Embracing The Earth: Reconnecting With Nature Through Spirituality, Art, And Climate Justice, Mais Haj-Ayoub

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

One Earth Community: Navigating The Challenges Of Our Time, Akpezi Ogbuigwe

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Communities Of Caring: A Jewish Response To The Earth Charter, Bill S. Tepper

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Teaching Global Partnership And Responsibility Using The Earth Charter, M. Beth Mccutcheon

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Shaping Pedagogy And Praxis: The Earth Charter In The Classroom And Community, Debbie Lou Ludolph

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The Virtue Of Water: Daoist Ecological Wisdom In Fan Kuan’S Travelers Among Mountains And Streams, Juliet Zhao

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This essay was written for the course “TH530A-A: God and Theological Reflection,” taught by Mary (Joy) Philip at Martin Luther University College, Fall 2025.

Beware! The Idol Of Convenience, Leo Nupolu Johnson

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Being A Good Ancestor, John Milloy

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Happy Pride!, Rachel Urquhart

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Developing Transformative Pilgrimage Tourism: Seeing The Relationship Between Stakeholders In Religion-Based Tourism Practices In Quds, Indonesia, I Nyoman Ruja

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The growing transformation of the pilgrimage tourism sector worldwide cannot be separated from relations between community groups, pilgrims and the tourism industry. This research analyses the relationships between stakeholders involved in faith-based tourism practices in Quds, Indonesia. Through a qualitative approach, we investigate, in Quds the interactions and relationships of multiple parties involved in the religious tourism industry, including pilgrims, government, local communities and related institutions. This research collects data through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results show that stakeholder relationships significantly create a sustainable religious tourism experience in Quds. Collaboration between pilgrims, the government and local …

Grave Pilgrimage: The Interface Of Islam And Local Tradition In Indonesia, Nikmatullah Nikmatullah

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

Grave pilgrimage is one of the important traditions for Indonesian Muslim communities, which is not only influenced by religious teachings but also influenced by local traditions. The harmonisation between Islam and local Sasak traditions forms the Sasak Islamic tradition practiced by the natives of Lombok Island. This article explains the motivations, meanings, rituals, and processions which pilgrims perform and the relationship between Islamic teachings and local traditions in the pilgrimage to the graves of Ulemas (Islamic scholars). To achieve this goal, the data of this qualitative research were obtained through observations, interviews, and online media to obtain in-depth data. The …

Relating To Ai, Nick Breems

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"As users of technology, we do have a choice."

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Relating to AI