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 …
More Than Talk
More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication Book Reviewed: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt). Reviewed By: Geri Forsberg Reviewer Affiliation: Western Washington University Edition: 4th Total Pages: 389 ISBN-10: 1465224963 Review (Featured): Review of: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (4th …
Celluloid Sermons
Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 Book Reviewed: Lindvall, Terry & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 (New York, New York: NYU Press). Reviewed By: Jennifer Letherer Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 287 ISBN-10: 0814753248 Review (Featured): Review of: Lindvall, Terry; & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: …
