Presenter: Network Administrator and Special Guests Presenter Affiliation: CCSN Presentation Title: All Things CCSN Date: 11/01/2014 Time: 07:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Enjoy the CCSN’s live virtual launch party celebrating the official 2014 launch! See a live demo of the site, and discover ways to get more involved in the network and its outreach. Special guests include Stephanie …
Interpersonal Communication and the Christian Faith
Presenter: Bill Strom Presenter Affiliation: Trinity Western University Presentation Title: The Relationship Project: Moving from “You and Me” to “We” Date: 12/11/2014 Time: 08:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Dr. Bill Strom considers the role that personal virtues play in creating virtuous relationships. Author of The Relationship Project: Moving from “You and Me” to “We” (Beacon Hill Press, 2014), …
Video Games and the Christian Faith
Presenter: Kevin Schut Presenter Affiliation: Trinity Western University Presentation Title: Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games Date: 11/11/2014 Time: 08:30 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Join Dr. Kevin Schut, author of the award-winning Of Games & God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games as he discusses how Christians should approach this dynamic medium. Dr Schut …
“Ten Tips that Will Transform Your Teaching”
Presenter: Dr. Quentin Schultze Presenter Affiliation: Calvin College Presentation Title: “Ten Tips that Will Transform Your Teaching” Date: 10/21/2014 Time: 08:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Here’s an opportunity to learn from master teacher Quentin Schultze, who rates consistently among the top teachers at a large Christian college. Quin will share 10 basic, practical, relational tips that can transform …
Communication, Media, and Identity
Book Reviewed: Fortner, Robert S. (2006). Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication (Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & LIttlefield). Reviewed By: Robert Woods Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 298 ISBN-10: 0742551954 Review: Explores ontological and epistemological assumptions of communication from a Christian perspective. Useful in upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate level courses. Fortner’s usual depth and breadth …
The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear
Book Reviewed: Jackson, Cari (2003). The Gift to Listen, the Courage to Hear (Minneapolis, Minnesota: Augsburg Books). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University ISBN-10: 0806645520 Review: Jackson explains the significance of listening and identifies the universal need to be heard. She identifies “lethal listening styles” and challenges the reader to identify which style they relate to most. …
Habits of the High-Tech Heart
Book Reviewed: Schultze, Quentin J. (2002). Habits of the High-Tech Heart (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing Group). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 209 ISBN-10: 0801027810 Review: This book challenges the reader to form healthy habits in the age of information technology. Schultze calls the reader to discern the benefit of the information technology rather …
Authentic Communication
Book Reviewed: Muehlhoff, Tim & Lewis, Todd V. (2010). Authentic Communication (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University ISBN-10: 083082815X Review: Muehlhoff and Lewis spend time defining communication and outline how the reader can improve his or her communication competence. They identify the significance of perception towards self and others and how that …
Of Games and God
Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games Book Reviewed: Schut, Kevin (2013). Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games (London, Michigan: Brazos Press). Reviewed By: Mark J. P. Wolf Reviewer Affiliation: Concordia University, Wisconsin Total Pages: 224 ISBN-10: 1587433257 Review (Featured): Review of: Schut, Kevin (2013). Of Games and God: A Christian Exploration of …
