Based on the pre-con survey, we have identified the following six discussion topics that revolve around (1) teaching, (2) research, (3) AI/Technology, and (4) Leadership/Institutional Change. During our plenary panel/roundtable paper session (and the 7 papers you will read prior to showing up on Nov. 18), we may add to or edit our discussion topics. We want to go with …
Quote of the Week, Being Christian, Ignatius of Antioch, First Century
“It is right, therefore, that we not just be called Christians, but that we actually be Christians.” —Ignatius of Antioch (c. 38 – c. 108 AD) Source: Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Magnesians, in Cyril C. Richardson, ed., Early Christian Fathers (New York: Macmillan, 1970), 89. Reflective Question: How does the integrity between what we say and how we …
A Prayer for Help, Restoration, and Justice, by Clement of Rome, First Century
“We beseech thee, Master, to be our helper and protector. Save the afflicted among us; have mercy on the lowly; raise up the fallen; appear to the needy; heal the ungodly; restore the wanderers of thy people; feed the hungry; ransom our prisoners; raise up the sick; comfort the faint-hearted.” —Clement of Rome (died, c. 100) Source: Clement of Rome, …
Webinar Tomorrow, Oct. 15, The Pursuit of Interfaith Dialogue, Still Time to Register
Title: The Pursuit of Interfaith Dialogue Presenter: L. Ripley Smith, PhD Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6-7 pm EST Description: Interfaith dialogue is both a practice and a movement in response to long-running intergroup conflicts. Faith communities, in turn, are wrestling with the binary tension between increasing global interdependencies and preservation of orthodox identity. The webinar will address questions like: (1) …
Quote of the Week, Speaking Truth, by Pope Leo 1, 5th Century
“Let the mouth of the Christian be trained to speak only what is true, what is just, what is kind. Let it be far from deceit, far from slander, far from idle talk. For the tongue is a servant of the heart, and the heart must be ruled by Christ.” –Pope Leo 1, 5th Century (c. 391 – 461) Source: …
A Prayer for Acceptable Speech, by Origen, 3rd Century
“May the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, our Helper and Redeemer. Teach us to speak only what is true, to listen with humility, and to proclaim Your wisdom with boldness and grace.” —Origen (c. 185 – c. 253) Source: Origen of Alexandria, On Prayer (Περὶ εὐχῆς), trans. John …
New Graduate Student Professional Society, Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS)
In 2024 the CCSN launched Kristos Logos Paideia, a global undergraduate honor society for Christian communication scholars. This year we are pleased to announce the launch of our professional society for graduate students, Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS). Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS) A global community of developing Christian communication graduate and post-doctoral scholars interested in growing and exploring the …
ICYMI, New Book, Words that Shape Us: How America’s Most Influential Evangelical Magazines Craft the Narrative of Christian Culture
Words that Shape Us: How America’s Most Influential Evangelical Magazines Craft the Narrative of Christian Culture Now Available Author: Ken Waters Foreword: John Ferré Purchase on Amazon (Associates Link) Total pages: 242 Price: $25.00 Purchase on Ingramsparks Words that Shape Us: How America’s Most Influentia …. Waters, Ken and Ferré, John Buy Now Description Words That Shape Us explores evangelicalism’s influence …
Still time to register, The Pursuit of Interfaith Dialogue: A Communication Approach, with L. Ripley Smith
Title: The Pursuit of Interfaith Dialogue: A Communication Approach Presenter: L. Ripley Smith, PhD Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6-7 pm EST Description: Interfaith dialogue is both a practice and a movement in response to long-running intergroup conflicts. Faith communities, in turn, are wrestling with the binary tension between increasing global interdependencies and preservation of orthodox identity. The webinar will address …
Quote of the Week, “Speech like the Mystery of the Altar,” by Paschasius Radbertus,
“Let your speech be like the mystery of the altar—reverent, incarnational, and full of awe. Speak not to explain away the sacred, but to enter it. For the Christian theologian must speak as one who has contemplated the Eucharist and found Christ present. In every doctrine, let your words be shaped by Scripture and lifted by worship. The tongue that …
