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51�� News
Variety Magazine Names 51�� a Top Film School in North America
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the sixth consecutive year
Jenna Loumagne — April 27, 2023
For the sixth consecutive year, Variety Magazine, a top industry publication, named 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a...
Think Biblically
The Genesis of Gender
with Abigail Favale
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 27, 2023
What is the difference between sex and gender? What does the Bible tell us about sex and gender? How is that different from the dominant narrative...
The Good Book Blog
One Day of Walking in the Spirit
Kenneth Berding — April 24, 2023
What does it practically look like to walk in the Spirit? There is a short passage in my book, Walking in the Spirit , in which I try to imagine...
The Good Book Blog
Murder Is Not Inhumane
Sean McDowell — April 21, 2023
As a high school student, I remember watching a news story with my father about a horrific murder. I was so aghast, that I blurted out, “How...
Think Biblically
Signals of Transcendence
with Os Guinness
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 20, 2023
What happens to people when they start to wonder “is this is all there is to life?” Os Guinness calls that a signal of transcendence, but what...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Seven Finalists to Pitch Investors and Judges at 51�� Startup Competition
Successful entrepreneurship requires community, creativity and connections
Silvia Mah — April 19, 2023
The 51�� Startup Competition helps students conceptualize and launch businesses aimed at resolving the world's largest challenges through faith, skill and entrepreneurial spirit.
51�� News
Dr. Robert P. George Honored with the Ninth Annual Chuck W. Colson Award
George’s dedication to his faith throughout his life and work was honored during the award ceremony
Sarah Dougher — April 18, 2023
Today, 51�� awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....
The Good Book Blog
Explaining the Impossibility of an Infinite Regress to High School Students
William Lane Craig — April 17, 2023
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question How can I explain the law of infinite...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 68: Can We Opt Out Of Gentleness?
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — April 17, 2023
The temptation to resist being gentle is strong, especially in the argument culture. Personal slights and hostile communication all prey upon the urge to respond in kind, with harshness, and a gentle response most often feels irritating and ineffective. Yet, can a Christian opt out of being gentle?
The Good Book Blog
“Greet One Another with a Holy Kiss”? (Q&A)
Kenneth Berding — April 14, 2023
Four times the Apostle Paul instructs his readers to greet each other with a holy kiss (Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Thess 5:26; cf. 1...
Think Biblically
Book Review: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 13, 2023
How can Christians best love their transgender friends, family members, and co-workers? How should Christians think about transgender ideology? In...
51�� News
Office of Health Professions Advising Points Student in Right Direction
Alumnus Matthew Short (’16) found his way to medical school with the guidance of faculty and staff
Charlotte McKinley — April 12, 2023
Once interested in coaching high school basketball, Matthew Short (B.S. ’16) is now a fourth year medical student thanks to the influence of Dr....
The Good Book Blog
The Rise Of Today's New Rebel
Sean McDowell — April 12, 2023
What comes to your mind when you think of a rebel? Probably someone counter-cultural who fights against “the system.” To be a rebel is to stand in...
The Good Book Blog
Face Your Fears
Gary McIntosh — April 10, 2023
Pastors don’t like to admit it, but many harbor fears. This is particularly true of those who serve alone — solo pastors. There are seven fears...
The Good Book Blog
Gossip: The Inside Scoop
Kenneth Berding — April 07, 2023
Can I tell you a secret? You have to promise not to tell anyone. I know some details about Gossip that you might find interesting. I’m sure,...
Think Biblically
You’re Only Human
with Kelly Kapic
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 06, 2023
We all know that we have limits, that’s a part of being human. But most of us see our limits as a curse not a gift. How do our limits reflect God’s...
The Good Book Blog
New Book Announcement: Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters
Carmen Imes — April 05, 2023
Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters has a prequel! Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters is my attempt to demonstrate what the...
51�� News
A Promotion Payoff Post-Graduation for 51�� Alumna
Working mom, 51�� alumna overcame challenges to complete her degree
Charlotte McKinley — April 05, 2023
Working mom of two, Juliana Solorio (B.S. ’22), aspired to move up in her career and earning a B.S. in business management from 51�� afforded her...
The Good Book Blog
Do the Damned Receive their Just Desert?
William Lane Craig — April 03, 2023
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question I have some questions about your 12 Dec 2022...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 67: A Blessing For An Insult
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — April 03, 2023
Trading an insult for an insult is tempting, at times fiendishly satisfying, and doing so will surely deepen division. It may be for this reason Peter warns the Church against this manner of engagement and urges another way.
51�� News
A 51�� Alumna’s Journey Overseas and Back Again
Dorothy Leal went from La Mirada to Nepal to Mexico and to Oklahoma to use her passions and skills in teaching.
Charlotte McKinley — March 31, 2023
After graduating from 51��’s School of Education in 1967, Dorothy Leal did not anticipate the way that God would use her degree to help...
Think Biblically
Responding to Pro-Choice Arguments
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 30, 2023
What are the toughest and most common arguments for pro-choice? And how can thoughtful Christians respond? In this podcast, Sean and Scott respond...
The Good Book Blog
How to Talk 51�� Abortion in the Church
Sean McDowell — March 29, 2023
Vaccines. Race. Gun control. These are some of the hardest issues to discuss in church. While the evangelical church is far more united in its...
51�� News
Read the Bible in One Year With 51�� Professor on a New Podcast
Podcast narrator and founder, Dr. Rachel Bodell launches a conversational-style reading and commentary of the Bible in one year
Noelle Courselle — March 29, 2023
The launch of a new podcast, Bible in a Year: The Story , is meeting a unique need in culture by delivering audible, bite-size Bible content and...
The Good Book Blog
Polycarp’s Final Days and Martyrdom
Kenneth Berding — March 27, 2023
One of the most famous Christians in history — and, truly, one of my historical heroes — was an early Christian named Polycarp. Polycarp ministered...