Associate Professor of Rhetoric & Communication Ethics & the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Duquesne University

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Rhetoric & Communication Ethics & the Catholic Intellectual Tradition associate professor position requires commitment to four coordinates: 1) rhetoric & communication ethics from a constructive hermeneutic standpoint within a humanities tradition; 2) a commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition; 3) a scholarly agenda commensurate with a Ph.D. granting institution, including publication of single-authored scholarly books; 4) undergraduate & graduate teaching, …

Call for Papers, NCA/RCA 2016: Rhetoric, Religion, and Social Justice, Steven Tramel Gaines

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I hope to submit a paper session proposal to the Religious Communication Association for the National Communication Association convention to be held November 10-13 in Philadelphia or the RCA conference to be held November 9, also in Philadelphia. The session’s theme is rhetoric, religion, and social justice. Possible topics include but are not limited to social justice rhetoric in religious …

Advocating with God and for Neighbor

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Video presentation by Quentin Schultze. Video link: http://quentinschultze.com/advocate-with-god-for-neighbor/ Password: video Description: One of the most amazing aspects of human communication is that people can employ the gift of communication on behalf of others. We can “advocate” for others, just as Jesus Christ advocates to the Father on our behalf. We are called to advocate for those who are in need, …

Speaking Only to Improve Upon the Silence

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Video presentation by Quentin Schultze. Link to video: http://quentinschultze.com/purpose-human-communication/ Password: video Description: Silence. How can we text silence? Speak it? Hear it? Here’s the irony: Without silence, we can’t hear or attend to reality. We end up hearing ourselves in endless loops. Silence is a form of hospitality. It’s an invitation, especially to God, to be present with us–or at …

Northwest University – Assistant Professor in Communication (tenure track)

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Northwest University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Communication (tenure track) or a closely related field such as Rhetoric (ABD considered). The candidate must be an energetic, enthusiastic scholar/teacher who is committed to helping students achieve their academic and career goals. The successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses including speech, rhetoric, introduction to human communication, and topics …

“Mikhail Bakhtin and the Word Incarnate”

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Presenter: Joel Ward Presenter Affiliation: Geneva College Presentation Title: Mikhail Bakhtin and the Word Incarnate Date: 08/26/2015 Time: 08:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Bakhtin’s work offers a philosophically reinforced position for Christian communication scholars. Planting his thinking in the doctrines of the Trinity and Christ’s Incarnation, his thought demonstrates the wisdom in beginning one’s study of human communication …

Humor and Satire in the Christian Faith

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Presenter: Terry Lindvall Presenter Affiliation: Virginia Wesleyan University Presentation Title: Mocking Saints: Christianity and Satire from the Prophets to Stephen Colbert Date: 04/22/2015 Time: 08:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Dr. Lindvall investigates the precarious relationship of humor and satire in Christianity. Author of several books including Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C S Lewis, and the …

“Media Ecology and Theology”

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Presenter: Dr. Paul Soukup Presenter Affiliation: Santa Clara University Presentation Title: A Media Ecology of Theology Date: 03/24/2015 Time: 08:00 pm Time Zone: Eastern (US) Description: Building on media ecology approaches, Dr. Soukup examines how changing communication practices have shaped theology over the history of Christianity. He introduces media ecology, then discusses examples of theology in the oral tradition, Christian …

Authentic Communication

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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 …

Shalom: Conversation with Dr. Walter Brueggemann

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This blog post features a recent interview with Walter Brueggemann in which he discusses the Biblical roots and contemporary applications of the concept of Shalom. Brueggemann comments on some contemporary issues, including the ideology of ISIS and Israel-Palentine relations. Resource Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/2015/03/30/shalom-conversation-with-dr-walter-brueggemann/ Additional Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/