Veritas Forums – Changing the Way the University Thinks

Dave DeHuff , Faculty Commons, University of Pennsylvania   [February 11, 2014] What is Veritas? Veritas Forums are university events that engage students and faculty in discussing life’s hardest questions and the contemporary relevance of Jesus Christ. Recently, when...

Indoctrination or Critical Thinking?

John M. Dunaway, French and Interdisciplinary Studies, Mercer University [Sept. 24,2012] “And the Lord’s bondservant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps...

Presenting the Reason for the Hope Within

Ray Townsend, M.D., Renal Division, School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, [Feb 12, 2012] — I am privileged to lead a weekly Bible study with undergraduates. This began with a few students I met at church – a “God-thing” since I am a medical professor...

Leaving 99 for 1

Mark Pritchard, College of Business, Central Washington University [Dec. 4, 2011] — An experience several years ago from our staff & faculty Christian fellowship group at Arizona State gives me cause to reflect on God’s heart as He works in and around us on...

I Want Them All

Anthony LaBounty, College of Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Las Vegas [Sept. 4, 2011] — In my spirit I sensed that the Lord was moving on my campus and working in hearts. One thing I knew He wanted from me was to invite others to join me in a faculty prayer...

Why You Should Make a Fool of Yourself

Heather Holleman, English, Penn State University [Feb. 27, 2011] — Some students who regularly frequent local bars recently told me that the reason why college students drink so much is because it’s the only time they don’t feel self-conscious. Alcohol makes...