Earlier this year we had the pleasure of hosting Sean Michael Lucas. He lectured on Edwards to our Reformed Scholasticism seminar, and gave other talks as well. Here is his lecture on Billy Graham’s role in Southern Presbyterianism, “The Only Hope for . . . Continue reading →
Academic Stuff
The Epistle of "Mathetes" to Diognetus
For several weeks earlier this Spring the adult catechism class was studying some of the early post-apostolic fathers. One of the documents we studied was the Epistle of “Mathetes” (the disciple) to a certain Diognetus. It’s an excellent example of the erudition, . . . Continue reading →
2008 MA (Historical Theology) Defenses
Commencement week excitement continues. Justin Ryals and Travis Baker defended their MA theses last night in the chapel of Westminster Seminary California. Justin won the coin toss and elected to defend his thesis first. He argued that “C. S. Lewis’ …definition of . . . Continue reading →
2008 MA (Historical Theology) Thesis Defenses
You are heartily invited to to join the faculty, friends of Westminster Seminary California, and others to hear two candidates for the degree Master of Arts (Historical Theology) will defend their theses.
Synopsis of Collinson's Elizabethan Puritan Movement
At the Conventicle. –Don’t just read this fine synopsis, however. Read Collinson for yourself.
In the Basement of the Ivory Tower
Maybe it’s because I’m marking essays, but this essay in the Atlantic rings true. American education has been in trouble for 50 years and things aren’t improving (HT: MIke O’ Connor).
Don't Get Caught Reading at a University
Or you might find yourself hauled before some bizarre committee and disciplined (HT: Selwyn Duke). This student was disciplined for reading a history of the KKK. What if he had been actually researching archival KKK publications?
Coming in June, A Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes
Edited by Peter Lillback and David Hall, contributors include Mike Horton, Sinclair Ferguson, Bob Godfrey, and many others.
Venema on Calvin Now in Print
Thanks to Michael at Twenty-First Century Tabletalk for alerting us to the publication of Cornel Venema’s dissertation. This is a great work. I did not find it until I had finished my own thesis on Olevianus. We reached very similar conclusions about . . . Continue reading →
Academic Careers and Blogging
Brandon Witherow contemplates their relations.
Ratramnus Lives
I hope this makes sense to my CH602 students
A Word to Students in the Midst of Controversy
For the moment there is a pause in the saga at our sister school in Philadelphia (WTS/Phila). As you probably know, the board voted to suspend Peter Enns, and they will consider how and whether to proceed further. One element of the . . . Continue reading →
Students and "The Blob"
That’s what Thomas de Zengotita refers to the ever growing set of “options” to which Americans are addicted.
Attention CA Home Schoolers: Things Just Became More Complicated
Details here. The HSLDA’s initial response is here.
Peter Ramus Conference 14 June, 2008
At the University of St Andrews. Among the presenters is Howard Hotson, who has done brilliant work on J. H. Alsted and the early history of millenarianism.
Open Access to Harvard Faculty Articles?
The Harvard faculty is voting on it today. Update: They approved it.
The Calvin Palooza Begins (in 2008)
It’s the five-hundredth birthday of John Calvin (1509-1564). There will be a great lot of conferences. Bob Godfrey, Mike Horton, Hywel Jones, I and a cast of thousands are speaking at the Calvin500 Conference in Geneva in July, 09. Herman Selderhuis from . . . Continue reading →
Engaging Barth
Exiled Preacher interviews the editor of a new collection of essays. This is a good interview about, what appears to be, a good collection of essays.
Computers in the Classroom (Part 2)
I appreciate the feedback to the first post. I started this post as a reply to some of the comments but it became too long for a comment, so I made it a new post.
Computers in the Classroom…Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be?
I’m developing a(n) hypothesis about laptop computers in the (seminary) classroom. My theory, based on my observations of college and seminary students since 1995, is that student reliance upon notebook/laptop computers for taking notes is not helping them to learn.