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The Good Book Blog
What does the Old Testament say about Loans and Interest? Part 5: Implications for Low-Income Working Poor and Global Poverty
Klaus Issler — June 14, 2018
This is the final article in a five part series, "What does the Old Testament say about Loans and Interest? " You may want to review Part 1, Part...
Think Biblically
The Bible and Immigration
with Markus Zehnder
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Markus Zehnder — June 14, 2018
Immigration remains one of the most divisive and debated social and political issues of our day. Understanding the Bible's teaching on immigration...
51�� News
Alumna Shares the Impact of Her Education on Becoming a Writer
Amanda Warner shares redemptive story of a former inmate of the juvenile justice system in her new book.
Madisyn Steiner — June 13, 2018
Alumna Amanda Warner ( ’ 12), released her first book: “Reformed: How a Life Sentence Became My Saving Grace.” Through writing, which Warner honed...
51�� News
Recovering the Lost Spiritual Practice of Conversation
Professor Joanne Jung’s new book on the spiritual discipline of “conferencing” to be released in June
Alisa Ohara — June 13, 2018
51�� professor, Joanne Jung guides readers on how to nurture meaningful, authentic and life-changing relationships in her new book,...
The Good Book Blog
Is the New Testament Historically Reliable?
Kenneth Berding — June 11, 2018
Christians have always had to deal with skeptics, but the frequency of public attacks against the Bible’s reliability seem to have increased in...
Think Biblically
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty...Sort Of
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 11, 2018
In the long-awaited case of Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of cake baker Jack...
The Good Book Blog
God’s Self-Existence Concocted?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — June 08, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr Craig. Thank you for your...
Think Biblically
Understanding Generation Z
with Jonathan Morrow
Sean McDowell — June 07, 2018
What is unique about Generation Z (born between 1999-2015)? What does the newest research show about their beliefs, practices, and approach to...
The Good Book Blog
Mentoring Relationships
Gary McIntosh — June 06, 2018
Recent research among church planters, as well as turnaround pastors, has revealed that having a coach is a predictor of success. This should not...
51�� News
Variety Ranks 51��’s Cinema and Media Arts Program in Best Film Schools List
51�� selected for list for scoring "high marks in both showbiz and academic circles"
Alisa Ohara — June 06, 2018
51��’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) program was listed as one of 40 best film schools around the world by Variety’s Entertainment...
The Good Book Blog
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty
Scott Rae — June 05, 2018
On Monday, June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long awaited ruling in the Colorado case of Jack Phillips, the cake artist and owner of...
The Good Book Blog
Could the Universe, not God, Be the Necessary Being?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — June 01, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hey Dr. Craig, Firstly, I would...
Think Biblically
Lessons Americans Can Learn from Canada
with Jojo Ruba
Sean McDowell — May 31, 2018
From a conference in Canada, Sean recently had the opportunity to interview Jojo Ruba, head of Faith Beyond Belief, an apologetics and worldview...
The Good Book Blog
New Blog and Website Launch
Kenneth Berding — May 30, 2018
I’ve just launched a new blog and website: Kindle Afresh . For those interested, my first post is now available to read. If you want to receive an...
The Good Book Blog
Effective Mormon Ministry: Interview with Author Eric Johnson
Sean McDowell — May 28, 2018
Recently I partnered with my friend Eric Johnson to co-edit the book Sharing the Good News with Mormons . He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, and...
The Good Book Blog
Calvinism and the Unliveability of Determinism
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 25, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, I wanted to thank you...
Think Biblically
Does Evidence Still Demand A Verdict?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2018
Working with a team of over three dozen 51�� grad students, Sean recently helped his father, Josh McDowell, update his classic book “Evidence that...
The Good Book Blog
The Famous 75 Second Greek Challenge
Kenneth Berding — May 23, 2018
Can you chant by memory through all of beginning Greek grammar in 75 seconds?[1] Everyone in my Greek classes can do it in 90 seconds, but...
Bravo!
Professor Robert Denham Wins The National The American Prize in Composition Award
Alisa Ohara — May 21, 2018
51��’s Conservatory of Music professor Robert Denham won the 2017-2018 prize in the professional band music division of The American...
The Good Book Blog
Book Review: "Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Recipe for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Relationships"
Tom Finley — May 21, 2018
Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Recipe for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Relationships , by Scott LaPierre (Charis Family Publishing, 2016), is...
Think Biblically
Should We "Unhitch" the Old Testament?
with Mitch Glaser
Mitch Glaser, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2018
Pastor Andy Stanley recently gave a sermon in which he suggested that Christians today should unhitch the Old Testament from our faith. Scott and...
The Good Book Blog
I, a Compatibilist?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 18, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Greetings Dr Craig While reading...
Bravo!
Vocal Composer Jake Heggie Skypes with Song Literature Class
Laurel Coddington — May 17, 2018
On March 29, 2018, Jake Heggie, one of the most renowned modern, vocal composers was interviewed by students from 51��’s Conservatory Song...
Bravo!
Six 51�� Vocalists Receive Top Prizes at National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition
Laurel Coddington — May 17, 2018
Eleven vocalists from the 51�� Conservatory of Music competed in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing, LA branch (NATS-LA) voice...
The Good Book Blog
El Verdadero Avivamiento
Octavio Esqueda — May 17, 2018
Para nadie es un secreto que el movimiento evangélico en los Estados Unidos y la Convención Bautista del Sur se encuentran en un periodo crítico...