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Thoughts on
CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE
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John Stackhouse

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Things Hoped For

I’ve been privileged to serve as a columnist for Faith Today magazine here in Canada for two stints, the second of which continues to the...

John Stackhouse

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PREACHING

“Warning: May Contain Peanuts”: Trigger Warnings, Pedagogy, and Common Sense

I wish there had been a “trigger warning” during my music history course in 1980. I was finishing my undergraduate degree at Queen’s...

John Stackhouse

2 min read

EDUCATION

New and (Slightly) Improved! (Informercial 2014)

As was true last year at about this time, I’m receiving inquiries about what I’ll be discussing in my course on public speaking at Regent...

John Stackhouse

4 min read

EDUCATION

What Can You Do?

I recently returned from speaking to a warm and appreciative group of teachers in Edmonton, Alberta. And I was moved by one teacher’s...

John Stackhouse

3 min read

EDUCATION

Students and Writing Tutors

I was asked recently, as I often am, to recommend the services of a professional writing coach to any of my students wanting to improve...

John Stackhouse

3 min read

CHURCH

Evangelical Women and Pastoral Ministry

For (too) many evangelicals, this title contains a contradiction, if not an outright scandal: Evangelical women are not supposed to...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Seeking Academic Letters of Reference

Students applying for PhD study, particularly in theological and religious studies, might find the following advice useful as they decide...

John Stackhouse

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DISCIPLESHIP

Christian Scholars and the Public University: A Promising Conference

Our friends over at Cardus are working with other fine institutions to present what looks to be an extraordinary conference this autumn....

John Stackhouse

7 min read

EDUCATION

On Reading Student Course Evaluations

“They’re so mean!” I recall as if it were yesterday the look of agonized shock on the face of a colleague just after he had finished...

John Stackhouse

2 min read

EDUCATION

Serious Study

We’re on the verge of a new term at Regent College. (Have you made your plans to join us this summer or in September? Good for you!) More...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Grading as Truth-Telling

A false balance is an abomination to Yhwh, but an accurate weight is his delight. (Proverbs 11:1) Grading papers is among the most...

John Stackhouse

4 min read

MULTICULTURALISM

Basic Category Mistake, Madame Minister: “Legal” Doesn’t Mean “Good”&#

We don’t turn to our politicians for fine points of ethical reasoning. Politicians are supposed to be good at other things, such as...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Gender & Students at Evangelical Universities: What Needs to Be Said? Or Not Said?

I’m to lead a workshop at the annual meeting of the Association of Christians in Student Development at Taylor University in a couple of...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Grad School Advice

I’ll post a page over to the right, there, putting the following list of blog pages in a more permanently obvious and accessible...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Academic Jobs . . . and Other Highly Competitive Jobs: Who Is Your Competition, Really?

Our three sons have prudently decided to avoid the perilous world of academe and to pursue careers instead in the perfectly predictable,...

Going for the Ph.D. . . . Anyway (Part 2)

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Going for the Ph.D. . . . Anyway (Part 2)

On this hand, I agree with the general advice that the Ph.D. demands too much time and money to pursue it unless you have a job in mind...

Going for the Ph.D. . . . Anyway (Part 1)

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Going for the Ph.D. . . . Anyway (Part 1)

You have already read my page on considering Ph.D. studies here, right? Okay, then. Here’s some more to consider. You can read lots of...

John Stackhouse

8 min read

EDUCATION

Sectarians/Imperialists–or Citizens? More on the Quebec "Ethics and Religious Culture&quo

Given that people I normally agree with–such as the good folks over at the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and at the Canadian Council...

John Stackhouse

2 min read

EDUCATION

The Supreme Court & Education about Religion

The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled on the matter of education about ethics and religion in Quebec Catholic schools. The course...

John Stackhouse

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EDUCATION

Just Two Is Just Fine

The following post comes from my book, Church: An Insider’s Look at How We Do It. Strangely enough, this book has sold the fewest copies...

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Thoughts on CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE John G. Stackhouse, Jr.'s blog has moved to www.thinkbettermedia.ca/blog as of August 2023 visit there for the latest posts and news!

Thoughts on
CHRISTIANITY, THE ACADEMY, AND PUBLIC LIFE
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.'s blog has moved to www.thinkbettermedia.ca/blog as of August 2023 visit there for the latest posts and news!