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a resource collective for women
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The Good Book Blog
What is “Contextualization?” What is “Syncretism?”
Kenneth Berding — December 07, 2022
Contextualization is putting the gospel into cultural forms that are easier for recipients to understand and receive without changing the...
Think Biblically
The Bible and Same Sex Marriage
with Rachel Gilson
Scott Rae — December 05, 2022
The Bible repeatedly uses the metaphor of marriage to illustrate the relationship between Christ and His church. How does that metaphor speak to...
51�� News
CCCU Grant Awarded to 51�� Faculty for Research on Women Refugees
Dr. Jamie Sanchez will lead research group including Dr. Laura Dryjanska
Ryan Wingert — December 05, 2022
In September of 2022, it was announced that Professor of Intercultural Studies would receive a three year $30,000 grant to research how women who...
The Good Book Blog
Two Misconceptions 51�� Poverty
Sean McDowell — November 30, 2022
Increased attention is being paid to alleviating poverty. And yet if we want to truly help people we have to identify the heart of the problem and...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 59: A Field Guide to Winsome Conversations at the Holidays
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 28, 2022
The holidays can be a meaningful time with friends and family, but gathering at the holiday table can also be trying and fraught with difficult conversations on hot-button issues.
Student Life Blog
Five Resources for the Home Stretch
Ways to feel strengthened and supported at 51��
Melanie Daly — November 28, 2022
It’s the home stretch of the fall semester! You only have a few more weeks before Christmas break and should be feeling proud of all you have...
51�� News
51�� Alumnus Leads Long Beach Rescue Mission
Jeff Levine (B.A. ’13) is using his Bible, Theology and Ministry degree to serve the Long Beach community
Sarah Dougher — November 22, 2022
Some callings seem to be magnetic. After 12 years of service as a chaplain and program director at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (B.A....
Winsome Conviction
Episode 58: The Call to Civility, Part 2
Rick Langer, Richard J. Mouw, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 21, 2022
American theologian philosopher Richard Mouw has been championing a call to civil discourse on religious, political, and other social issues for well over four decades. He speaks with Tim and Rick on a distinctly Christian approach to civility.
Think Biblically
The Call to Follow
with Rick Langer
Rick Langer, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 17, 2022
There are lots of seminars on leadership but when is the last time you attended a seminar on “follower-ship?” Don’t we commonly think of followers...
The Good Book Blog
Empathy and Divine Omniscience
William Lane Craig — November 16, 2022
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Your ministry has been a real source of...
The Good Book Blog
How to Spot Hidden Worldviews
Sean McDowell — November 14, 2022
You have a worldview. I have a worldview. Whether they realize it or not everyone has a worldview. And it shapes the way we all live. The question...
GRIT
Grace & Space
Introducing our 2022-23 theme!
Jenna Mindel — November 11, 2022
God isn’t mad at you. This is hard for me to remember. As a grudge-holder myself, it is hard to grasp this whole “grace” thing. Yet, I am met with...
The Good Book Blog
How to Change a Prayer Worrier into a Prayer Warrior
Kenneth Berding — November 11, 2022
Are you a “prayer worrier” or a “prayer warrior”? What’s the difference? prayer worriers only pray about things that they’re worried about. The...
Student Life Blog
How Can Gratitude Improve Your Life?
Researchers on gratitude share their discoveries and give practical ways you can incorporate gratitude into your life at an upcoming conference.
Peter Hill — November 11, 2022
Researchers on gratitude share their discoveries and give practical ways you can incorporate gratitude into your life at an upcoming conference.
51�� News
Student Publications Recognized for Prestigious Award
Two 51�� student-run magazines selected as finalists for national Pacemaker Award
Emily Marsh — November 10, 2022
Two of 51��’s student-run publications are finalists in this year’s national Pacemaker Awards — The Point magazine and Gradient...
Think Biblically
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Live Episode!
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 10, 2022
At their recent live show, Sean & Scott discuss some of the thornier issues and questions they've run up against during their five years of...
51�� News
Research Shows Significance of Trust and Christianity within NGOs
Professor Lindsey Huang shares how NGOs can benefit from Christian influence
Emily Marsh — November 08, 2022
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) benefit from Christian influence in the field of intercultural relations, according to recent research...
51�� News
“The Wrap” Ranks 51�� as a Top Film School Again
51�� was recognized by “The Wrap” for its notable growth in enrollment and future facility expansion
Emily Marsh — November 07, 2022
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the top 50 film schools in the nation according to entertainment news site, The...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — November 07, 2022
After nine years as dean, I have discerned that this is the right time for me to retire and allow new leadership to take Crowell School of Business to the next level.
Business. Ministry. Life.
More Reasons to Be an Accountant
Being an accountant doesn’t narrow your horizons — it broadens them
John Tuttle, Philip Woodward — November 07, 2022
Jobs for MPAcc graduates are plentiful and on the rise [Part 2 of 2]
Business. Ministry. Life.
5 Myths 51�� Being an Accountant
It’s Just Not What You Probably Think It Is
John Tuttle, Philip Woodward — November 07, 2022
More than ever, the business world needs effective accountants. [Part 1 of 2]
Winsome Conviction
Episode 57: The Call to Civility, Part 1
Rick Langer, Richard J. Mouw, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 07, 2022
Can we think about civility from a distinctly Christian perspective? American theologian philosopher Richard Mouw joins the podcast to explore this question with Tim and Rick.
The Good Book Blog
A Biblical Spectrum of Guidance from God (From Clearest to Least Clear)
Kenneth Berding — November 07, 2022
What if we were to plot biblical examples of the leading of the Spirit on a continuum from clearest communication to least clear? That’s what I...
The Good Book Blog
Gratitude to a Peculiar God
Kent Dunnington — November 04, 2022
Based on research over the past two decades, we know much about the virtue of gratitude to other people. Some scholars think that the models...
The Good Book Blog
Reclaiming the Language of “Temptation” in Christian Discussions of Human Sexuality
Kenneth Berding — November 03, 2022
I recently sat in (yet another) seminar about how to counsel Christians [1] who are tempted toward same-sex sexual activity or tempted to embrace a...