Eastern Mennonite University Podcast

Michael J. Gorman, Ph.D., is Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology and Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he has taught since 1991. He is a New Testament scholar who specializes especially in the letters, theology, and spirituality of the apostle Paul.  He received the M.Div. and the Ph.D. cum laude in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, where he was also a teaching fellow in New Testament and an instructor in New Testament Greek. EMU’s Bible & Religion department sponsors this annual Justice Lectureship event.  This second of two lectures by Dr. Gorman is followed by a response by Reta Finger, Messiah College Professor Emerita of New Testament,  as well as a Q&A response involving members of the audience.

Michael J. Gorman, Ph.D., is Dean of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology and Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he has taught since 1991. He is a New Testament scholar who specializes especially in the letters, theology, and spirituality of the apostle Paul.  He received the M.Div. and the Ph.D. cum laude in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, where he was also a teaching fellow in New Testament and an instructor in New Testament Greek. EMU’s Bible & Religion department sponsors this annual Justice Lectureship event.  This first of two lectures by Dr. Gorman is followed by a response by Linford Stutzman, EMU/EMS Associate Professor of Culture & Mission, as well as a Q&A response involving members of the audience.

The “Foundations of Public Worship” class leads the Seminary Chapel Gathering  service in celebration of the Lord’s Supper, drawing from the gospel reading from John 21. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James explore the dynamics of the end of a season and the end of a career.  They also touch on the ODAC Preseason Poll for Women’s Basketball, which was released on Thursday. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Gather with students from the Washington Community Scholars’ Center for a presentation about their learning experiences in D.C.

Dorothy Jean Weaver, Seminary professor of New Testament, relates and reflects on the events that shaped a sabbatical year quite different from the one she had imagined. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Carolyn Stauffer speaks  in University Chapel about “Sex, Power and Lost Wonder” as part of  EMU’s annual Take Back the Night week.  Carolyn serves as Assistant Professor in EMU’s department of applied social sciences.

Peter and Carol Schreck offer “Reflections on long-term marriage: lessons learned along the way.”  The Schrecks serve as Adjunct Faculty at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Hear from two students who met God this summer while participating in the Ministry Inquiry Program.  Rebekah Maldonado-Nofziger ministered in Bolivia, and Jamie Hiner in inner-city Philadelphia.

In this week’s Inside Athletics, Dave and James recap how the regular season ended and what that means for our teams in the ODAC Tournament, which starts on Saturday.  **Due to the forecast, there is one change already as the start time of the field hockey game was moved back one hour to 3:00 PM.**  They then discuss the ODAC Men’s Basketball Media Day and where the Runnin Royals were picked in the preseason poll. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

D.r Peter Stromberg, professor of anthropology at the University of Tulsa, presents ‘Entertainment and Shadow Values in Contemporary Society. The lecture is followed by a time for Q & A.  The monthly Colloquium lectures are planned and sponsored by the office of the provost.  Contact provost@emu.edu for more info.

Sometimes it’s just easier to stay in the boat until …   Hear a final reflection on “Get Out of the Boat” inspired from Matthew 14:25-32 and presented by Laurie Miller.

Consider how we apply what Jesus sees as the greatest commandment as Mark Adams reflects on Matthew 22:34-40. Mark Adams is a Presbyterian Minister serving on the U.S. and Mexican border with Frontera de Cristo. He was one of the resource persons for the 2011 Guatemala & Mexico cross-cultural learning group.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” Dave and James talk more about this year’s three Hall of Honor inductees and getting them plugged into a handful of venues over Homecoming.  They wrap up by looking at the final days of the regular seasons of the fall sports and how the postseason might play out. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Eastern Mennonite Seminary Dean Michael King reflects on Daniel 4:9-18 and the significance of the dreams we dream when we’re asleep. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.