Fr. Hesburgh's influence spans various critical fields, including science, technology, civil and human rights, and economic development. Drawing from his extensive writings and speeches, the book showcases his significant contributions and the impact he had on shaping contemporary issues. Through these insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of his role as a leader and advocate for social change.
The book addresses the challenges faced by new faculty members in higher education, emphasizing the importance of effective mentoring. It highlights the lack of clear definitions and practices in mentoring relationships, which can hinder the potential benefits for scholars. As younger generations navigate evolving institutional landscapes, establishing meaningful connections with experienced mentors becomes essential for their professional development and the future of academia.
Master the art of double knitting to produce reversible, double-layered, multi-coloured knits. In its simplest form, double knitting is a form of colour work that creates a dual-layered, two-sided fabric, without there being an unattractive or float-ridden ‘wrong side'. It is therefore different to any other knitting technique and can mystify novices and experienced knitters alike. Demystifying Double Knitting takes the mystery out of the process with step-by-step explanations of the key techniques, illustrated with detailed photographs. Once the fundamentals are mastered, you can then learn to move beyond basic stocking stitch and introduce texture, shaping and even non-mirrored designs to your work. Whether you're new to the technique or simply want to understand it better, this book offers an accessible introduction to double knitting and a celebration of the creative opportunities it offers.
Thousands of professors claim Christian as their primary identity, and teaching as their primary vocational responsibility. But how does being a Christian change one's teaching? Indeed, should it? The Outrageous Idea of the Christian Teacher explores the responses of more than 2,300 Christian professors from 48 different institutions across North America to find out.
Has the American university gained the whole world but lost its soul? Christian universities must reimagine excellence in a time of exile, placing the liberating arts before the liberal arts and focusing on the worship, love, and knowledge of God as central to academia. This pioneering work charts the history of the university and casts an inspiring vision for the future of higher education.
Ready or Not is written primarily for Christian twentysomethings who want to grow in their understanding of what comprises a good and faithful life. Additionally, it provides twentysomethings with a much-needed resource on exploring the complexity of vocation in empowering, not prescriptive, ways. Afterexploring four foundational questions for
In the midst of a divisive culture, public intellectuals speaking from an evangelical perspective have a critical role to play-within the church and beyond. Representing the church, higher education, journalism, and the nonprofit sector, these world-class scholars and practitioners cast a vision for intellectuals who promote human flourishing.