Windows on the World

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Windows on the World is intended to stimulate personal involvement in and knowledge of some of the crucial and controversial issues facing Christians today. Through these forums, the campus community is exposed to Christian thinkers and activists who model our motto of “the whole gospel for the whole world.”

All presentations are held Fridays at 10 am in the McInnis Auditorium, unless otherwise specified. They are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Provost Office at 610.341.1396 

Fall 2008

August 29 - FALL CONVOCATION (in the Gym)
The Installation of Eastern’s First Chancellor
Charge delivered by Thomas C. Oden, Theologian.  This yearly celebration initiates the new academic year. New and honor students are recognized as well as new faculty, staff, and administration are welcomed into the EU community — come be part of this joyful event.

September 5 - Profs. Dwight and Margaret Kim-Peterson
“Cultivating Friendship”  Making and keeping friends is like cultivating a garden: you need good starting materials, good growing conditions, and ways to keep down the weeds and bugs.  Let’s think together about how this might work.

September 12 - Lois Cecsarini
“Nudging Peace: Notes from a Diplomat’s Diary”
What makes a peace agreement succeed or fail?  Drawing on Lois’ 22 years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service, we will examine common challenges in conflict resolution.

September 19 - Esrick and Charmagne McCartha “Serving God Through Media” 
Two EU alums who founded a media company will show clips from their
documentary, “The Cries of a Wounded City: An Inside Look at Violent Crime in Philadelphia” - a relevant and engaging discussion will follow.

September 26 - Four Female Faculty Members from Palmer Theological Seminary on: “The Joys & Challenges of Women in Ministry”
This panel discussion will shed candid light on the hurdles—both
internal and external— which these women have
encountered while responding to God’s call on their lives.

October 3 - Dr. Lisa Schirch, Eastern Mennonite
University on: “Security and Reconciliation: Up, Out, and Down” 
Reconciliation up, out, and down—with God, the global community, and the environment—is “God’s security strategy”.  Lisa will talk about her work linking community development and conflict resolution workers to Washington’s decision-makers.

October 10 - HOMECOMING - Prof. David Wilcox   “Searching for Adam - A Confluence of evidence from Science and Scripture” 
Current genetic evidence puts human origins (Adam) at about 180,000 BC.  How can we ‘save the data’ without losing Adam?

October 24 - MISSIONS FORUM - Prof. Andrew Bush  “Palestinian Christians: A Struggling Witness in a Torn Land”  
Dr. Bush will shed light on the status of Palestinian Christians today and what we can learn from them—with special emphasis on the unique witness of  Muslims who
convert to Christianity.

October 31 - Election '08: A Faculty Panel on the
Candidates and Issues, with Prof. Kathryn Lee as
Moderator.

November 7 - Michael Hardin, North Park Theological Seminary on: Show Me Your Life and I’ll Tell You About Your God” 
Jesus’ call to non-retaliation and forgiveness as the imitation of God are the only ground upon which post modern Christianity can stand, all other foundations lead to violence in religion.

November 14 - Dr. James Bradley, V.P. for Physical & Mathematical Sciences, John Templeton Foundation  “An Augustinian Perspective on the Philosophy of Mathematics”
People are often surprised to learn that Augustine wrote extensively about mathematics.  How might a Christian perspective give a distinctive outlook on the discipline of mathematics?

November 21 - HAHA WEEK - Adam Bruckner, Founder of Restart, a ministry to the homeless in Philadelphia  “Get a job” 
Adam has been in professional soccer for 10 years as a player and coach—but his passion extends beyond the soccer field into the streets of Philadelphia.   Visit www.phillyrestart.com

December 5 - Christmas Extravaganza
Performances by the Music and Dance Departments will
inspire us to celebrate the hope and joy of this holy season.

Click here to view the schedule in a PDF format.

To view the archived Spring 2008 Windows on the World schedule, click here.