Winds of Change in the Academy
"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19)
Speaker: Dr. Mary Poplin, Professor of Education, Claremont Graduate University
Scholars are discussing the limitations of secularism in the academy. Several secular scholars question the absence of religious voices in this discussion. Are we prepared to move through this open door? Or have we fallen into secularism's trap which posits that "faith" has no place in the public square?
Every worldview begins with foundational principles that are taken on faith. Naturalism, secular humanism, and pantheism all emerge from faith principles. Moreover, these worldviews reveal the battle by the powers and principalities to dominate the mindset of the university. What will be our strategy?
Session I: The Shape of the Challenge: The Faiths of Three Dominant Worldviews Session II: Transforming our Minds in the Context of our Fields
Come prepared to discuss these issues with other Christian professors from your campus and your academic discipline.
You will have opportunities to talk about practical ways for you to be used by God in your academic sphere of influence.
When: Saturday, February 28, 2009 Where: Kellogg West Conference Center, Cal Poly Pomona
Sponsored by Faculty Commons, the faculty ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ
Practical Ministry Seminar choices:
1. Using the classroom as a springboard to spiritual discussion—Lee Cerling (Business, USC) How can we use the classroom to creatively engage students in spiritual dialogue?
2. Ministering to international students—Steve Long (Engineering, UC Santa Barbara) shares his experiences as he's reached out and built relationships with international students.
3. Building a Christian faculty group—Dean Tullsen (Computer Science, UC San Diego) explores the advantages of building a faculty group, and some of the practical aspects.
4. Turning obstacles into opportunities—Cindy GustafsonBrown (Biology, UC San Diego) turned a class on HIV/AIDS into one of the most balanced and popular classes of its type.
| Schedule: | |
|---|---|
| 8:15 | Registration opens |
| 8:30 | Continental breakfast – on site |
| 9:00 | Plenary Session 1 – Mary Poplin |
| Discussion – by academic discipline groups | |
| “Reaching Out to Students” panel | |
| Discussion – by campus groups | |
| 11:45 | Lunch on site (provided) |
| Practical Ministry Seminars | |
| Plenary Session 2 – Mary Poplin | |
| Discussion – by academic discipline groups | |
| 5:00 | Conclusion |
Cost includes facilities use, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments:
Registration cost is fully refundable if we are notified by January 15, 2009.
| Registration (received by Feb 19, 2009) | $75 per participant |
| After Feb. 18th, email Randy Lee for space availablility | |
| Please make checks out to: Faculty Commons |
We regret that we are unable to offer online registration and payment by credit card. Please download and print the registration form, fill it out, and mail it with a check to the address on the form. Upon receipt of your registration, we will email you a map and directions.
Registration Form (Word version)
Registration Form (PDF version)
Lodging is available at the conference center (call 909-869-2222), for $95 single, $49.50 each in a double, per night, plus tax. Tell them that you are with Faculty Commons to get the special rate. There is a free shuttle from Ontario Airport (ONT) for hotel guests.
Questions? Email Randy Lee
