Find out what our expert panel said about the crisis of international students in Canada this past November. They cover the statistics, but also the stories of real people and the Biblical call to do justice and care for the sojourner within your gates. … More The Crisis of International Students in Canada: An Opportunity for Peace in a Troubled World?
“We Canadians make massive imports of culture unawares,” warned Calvin Seerveld. “I do not believe there is a sinister American plot to take over our nation,” he continued, but he wanted to stand on guard against any kitsch slinking in from the USA. This is what he said at a CBC radio conference in May 1990, but his words, like most of his writing, continue to ring with prophetic resonance today. … More God Picks Up the Pieces: A Personal Journey with Calvin Seerveld
In this guest blog, Dr. Justin Cooper reflects on Dr. Calvin Seerveld legacy as a professor and as an inspiration for the Christian formation that happens at universities like Trinity Christian College and Redeemer University. … More A Tribute to Dr. Calvin Seerveld and His Legacy for Trinity Christian College and Redeemer University
I’ve often been asked how I reconcile physics with my Christian faith. For some, the two seem incompatible: science is about facts and equations, while faith is about belief and mystery. But for me, and for many others working at the interface of science and theology, the relationship is far more nuanced, and far more beautiful and compelling. … More Quantum Physics and the Credibility of Christian Faith: A Personal Reflection
Here I review Mouw’s intellectual autobiography. His approach to academic life has been a great example of crossing intellectual boundaries and engaging both faithfully and civilly. … More Mouw as Scholar Saint: Living Out a Dialogical Pluralism as a Reformed Evangelical
Here I review the memoir of Christian philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff. He is a kind of model Christian scholar–not only because he wrote seminal works that have championed a Christian worldview; but because he was a committed citizen of institutions and communities that in turn prompted him to write about the pressing issues of the day. … More Reason Within the Bounds of Christian Tradition: Wolterstorff’s Covenantal Philosophizing, Together with Others
Guest blog writer Quinn Goranson describes a recent webinar by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe with Global Scholars Canada. Can we nurture nature rather than neglect its needs in this age of Global Weirding? … More Responding to Global “Weirding”: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discusses Christian Climate Stewardship
A summary of a 6-book launching ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Global Scholars Canada. A rich feast of Christian scholarship, meant to feed the world with good ideas that lead to social change in league with the kingdom of God. … More A Small Feast of Scholarly Work Celebrating 30 Years of Global Scholars Canada
In this post I offer a case study of an actual mentorship that happened through our network. It offers a wonderful model for how a senior professor in the field can provide resources and encouragement to help enrich a student’s academic vocation. … More Enhancing PhD Journey through Christian Mentorship: A Case Study in the Natural Sciences
A generic letter to a student from a developing country seeking to come to Canada for their education. Consider it a word of caution calling for prayerful discernment. … More A Letter to Graduate Students Coming to Canada from Developing Countries
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