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• Think Biblically

  The Bible and Borders

  with Daniel Carroll Rodas

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 28, 2020

  Immigration continues to be one of the most divisive issues, both in the culture at large and in the church. Migration was one of the central...

• The Good Book Blog

  How Should We Think 51���� Death?

  Eddie Byun — May 27, 2020

  With the COVID-19 pandemic now reaching over 340,000 deaths worldwide, and 100,000 deaths in the US alone, there is great mourning all around us....

• GRIT

  Danielle's Last Word

  Danielle Brimmage — May 25, 2020

  I put off writing this for a long time. Like, I am currently two weeks late. (What’s new. Shout out to Rae Mccready for putting up with me. She...

• The Good Book Blog

  Spiritual Conversations at Home

  Kenneth Berding — May 25, 2020

  I once spoke with a teenager who had returned from a spiritually impacting week at a Christian camp. During that week the Lord had profoundly...

• The Good Book Blog

  God’s Essential Negative Retributive Justice

  Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

  William Lane Craig — May 22, 2020

  This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig, First and...

• Think Biblically

  God and Guns

  with Mike Austin

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2020

  The issue of gun violence and gun control is one of the most divisive issues in the US today. Philosopher Mike Austin has written a provocative...

• 51���� News

  51���� Feature Film Airs on PBS Guam in Partnership with the Guam International Film Festival’s Select Showcase

  51����'s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s feature film, “Anjing (The Dogs),” airs on May 22

  Joanna Wu — May 21, 2020

  Dean Yamada, associate professor of cinema and media arts, in collaboration with 51���� cinema and media arts students, produced his second feature...

• Student Life Blog

  Not the New Normal

  Jennifer Fanning — May 20, 2020

  Everything is normal, yet nothing is. We get up in the same bed every morning, drink from the same coffee cup and stare blankly down at the bottom...

• The Good Book Blog

  Because He Lives All Fear is Gone

  David Talley — May 20, 2020

  As we awaken and go through this day, I want to encourage you with the words of an amazing hymn that has been enjoyed by many Christians through...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Eschatology Matters

  Mark Saucy — May 18, 2020

  Last year, 51����’s Board of Trustees released a new document, The Statement of Biblical Principles, to help articulate the university’s Christian...

• The Good Book Blog

  Is “God” a Proper Name?

  Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

  William Lane Craig — May 15, 2020

  This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig, I have a very...

• Becoming 51����

  Anna's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Anna Messersmith — May 15, 2020

  Wow. In a non-dramatic way, this was the fastest year of my life. I distinctly remember moving back to 51���� back in August for my third year of...

• Think Biblically

  Suffering, the End of Life and Assisted Suicide — Part 2

  with Stephanie Gray

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 14, 2020

  Few issues are more difficult and controversial at the same time than the ethical issues around the end of life, particularly assisted suicide....

• The Good Book Blog

  Psalm 139:13-16 and COVID-19

  David Talley — May 14, 2020

  Almost everywhere you go and almost everything you do has been in some way affected by COVID-19. Almost every station on TV is focused on this news...

• Becoming 51����

  Noa's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Noa Melendez — May 14, 2020

  Noa's Highlight Reel from Spring 2020 In no particular order based on the photos and the photos not included: Some of my favorite moments from...

• Becoming 51����

  Hunter's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Hunter Kennedy — May 14, 2020

  Wow, what a crazy year. It has been one that I will never take for granted for the rest of my life. This semester brought so much growth...

• GRIT

  Jasmyne's Last Word

  Jasmyne Bell — May 13, 2020

  There is something so heartbreaking about leaving something behind even though you know it’s time to move on. GRIT has been my heart’s home at...

• Student Life Blog

  Four Tips for Success in an Online Class

  Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — May 13, 2020

  The summer term for online students at 51���� is now underway! As you prepare to begin your courses, take a look at these few tips for success. 1....

• Becoming 51����

  Bailey's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Bailey Captain — May 13, 2020

  Hey guys, it's Bailey and this is actually my signing-off/semester reflection vlog. While looking back on this semester, I have to acknowledge that...

• The Good Book Blog

  Is all sin the same to God?

  John McKinley — May 13, 2020

  I have heard Christians say as a matter of fact that “God sees all sin as the same.” Often, there can be some humility in this sentiment, since I...

• 51���� News

  Sociology Professor Featured in Asian American PBS Documentary Series

  Professor Nancy Yuen speaks on Asian American actors in groundbreaking documentary series on Asian American history

  Sarah Dougher — May 12, 2020

  Nancy Yuen, associate professor of sociology at 51����, was featured in a documentary series titled Asian Americans, premiered on May 11...

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  Spring 2020 Baccalaureate Ceremony on Facebook Live

  Joanne Jung — May 12, 2020

  Spring 2020 was unlike any other in the history of 51���� and Talbot School of Theology. COVID–19 disrupted many of the much-anticipated...

• Becoming 51����

  Maggie's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Magdalene Segarra — May 12, 2020

  Hey guys! Can’t believe it’s already the end of the semester! Wow, it’s been a crazy ride and I’m so glad you all got to read along this year. I...

• Becoming 51����

  Jess's Semester Reflections

  Spring 2020

  Jessie Zangmeister — May 12, 2020

  Ahhhhh!!! My goodness, this semester flew by. I know that is what almost everyone says, but I just cannot believe that freshman year at 51���� is...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lightbulb moment

  Joanne Jung — May 12, 2020

  One of the greatest rewards as a professor is seeing lightbulbs come on in a student’s mind. When a question is so pressing and the student feels...