The BellReady to Listen, Learning to Talk: CFI’s First Event Encourages Constructive Conversations Across Differences
On September 19 CFI hosted its first event of the fall semester, featuring four faculty members from various departments who talked about being self-aware in dialogue and how to have difficult conversations with people who are different from us.
Integrating Faith and Social Work: Gordon College’s New MSW 4+1 Partnership
Gordon College is partnering with Roberts Wesleyan University and Dordt University to create a new 4+1 Master of Social Work program that allows social welfare majors in the School of Psychology and Human Services to complete a master’s degree in five years.
Demystifying the Reading Landscape
Ellen Ballock, Ph.D. and Priscilla Nelson ‘74, Ed.D. of the Herschend School of Education share their insights into the literacy crisis in America—and how Gordon is using the science of reading to combat it.
Uncovering Ancient Manuscripts: Dr. Graeme Bird’s Exploration of The Iliad
Dr. Graeme Bird studied several newly discovered papyrus fragments of The Iliad over his sabbatical last semester, exploring the connection between Homer’s poetry, oral history, faith and jazz improvisation.
Gordon College Welcomes North Shore Christian School to Campus
North Shore Christian School will be renting space on Gordon’s campus this fall to host classes for its students. As a continuation of a decades-long partnership between two institutions integrating faith and learning, this development holds many benefits for both schools, their communities and the North Shore area.