Listed below are some of the ways Fuller and its faculty have been quoted, referenced, and represented in various media. If you belong to the media and would like to request an interview, please contact Fred Messick at 626-584-5367 or 626-695-6141, or email him at fmessick@fuller.edu.
DECEMBER
Pasadena Star News, “Longtime Homeless
Finally Under Their Own Roof for Christmas,” by Janette Williams, 12/24/11
Sofia Herrera, associate director of the Office for Urban
Initiatives at Fuller, was mentioned in this article about homelessness in
Pasadena. This article also ran in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, San Jose
Mercury News, and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.
Southern California
Public Radio/KPCC, “Why Do Americans
Wear Religion on their Sleeves?” 12/21/11 Professor Clayton J. Schmit was interviewed by host David
Lazarus on KPCC’s morning program AirTalk for this segment, aired in
response to a Saturday Night Live sketch parodying football star Tim Tebow’s
public displays of faith. As Americans we should expect such parodies, said
Schmit, and not take issue with them too strongly. “Our country cherishes
freedom of speech,” he said, and such things as the TV sketch are “a natural
extension of our freedom.” “Christians need to have a sense of humor about
things,” he stated. “Christians are strong enough, faithful enough” to take
such parodies in stride.
Christianity Today,
Should Sunday School Be for the Whole Family? By Ken Walker, 12/16/11
This article about intergenerational discipleship highlights
the book Sticky Faith by Fuller Youth
Institute Director Kara Powell and Associate Provost Chap Clark, and includes several
quotes from Powell.
Associated Press,
“Tebow Mixes Faith and Football with No Apologies,” by Arnie Stapleton, 12/14/11
This broadly published AP story on the Christian faith of Denver
Broncos quarterback and media sensation Tim Tebow features comments from Fuller’s
Chap Clark.
Clark notes that Tebow's unorthodox route to success, after so many predicted
he would fail as a quarterback, has set him and his faith apart, even from the
many other athletes who talk about their religious principles. "Tim has
this ferocity as a competitor, but it's still a game to him. He is consistently
saying that football is not the center of life," says Clark.
This article ran in more than 200 media outlets, ranging from local
television news programs—ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox—to the Miami Herald, Houston
Chronicle, Denver Post, Yahoo!
Sports, and numerous others.
Associated Press, “Irresistible Force Tebow Pushes NFL Around,” by Jim
Litke, 12/12/11
This additional AP story on
Tim Tebow and his faith also ran very broadly and featured comments from Chap Clark.
"His great strength," says Clark in this article, "is that even
people who don't agree with his faith at all play their best around him." This
AP story ran in more than 100 media sites, including Yahoo News, the Orlando
Sentinel, US Daily and Seattle Times.
San Angelo Standard-Times, “Churches
Hope to Help Religion ‘Stick’ to Young People,” by Terry Mattingly, 12/09/11
The “sticky faith” research
conducted by the Fuller Youth Institute was the focus of this article, and FYI
director Kara
E. Powell was quoted extensively. The article discussed what is
needed to help young people maintain their faith into their college years and
beyond. This story also ran in the Times-Standard and Indiana Gazette.
My Fox LA, “Local Emergency in Effect
in Pasadena,” by Ed Laskos, 12/01/11
Fuller was mentioned as one
of the educational institutions that was closed on December 1 followed the
major windstorm in the San Gabriel Valley.
NOVEMBER
ABC News, “Some Scholars Skeptical of
Mormons’ Bad Name,” by Katti Gray, 11/23/11
Dr. Mouw’s commitment to dialogue was mentioned in
this article about Mormons. “There is a nice, behind-the-scenes dialogue
going on right now between Mormon leaders and [President] Richard Mouw at Fuller
Theological Seminary. And no one would question his [evangelical] Christian
orthodoxy,” Patrick Mason of Claremont Graduate University is quoted as saying.
Salt Lake Tribune, “SuperCommittee
Finds its Kryptonite,” by Nicole Santa Cruz,
11/21/11
Dr. Mouw’s Los Angeles Times op-ed
article about Mormonism (see below) was mentioned in this newspaper.
Los Angeles Times, “Mormonism: Not a
Cult, Not a Problem,” by Richard J. Mouw 11/20/11
In this op-ed article, Dr. Mouw discusses why he does not believe
Mormonism is a cult, referencing the many theological dialogues he and other
evangelical leaders have had with Mormons over the years. Mouw emphasizes,
however, his belief that Mormon theology should not be “classified as Christian
in the historic sense of that word.” This op-ed ran in more than a dozen other
news outlets. Numerous other blogs and articles in November made reference to
Dr. Mouw’s comments about Mormonism.
Los Angeles Times, “Crystal Cathedral
May Lose Spanish-Language Ministry,” by Nicole Santa Cruz, 11/19/11
Fuller Associate Provost
Juan Martínez is quoted in this article about the Spanish-language
ministry at the Crystal Cathedral possibly changing venues.
Associated Press, “Crystal Cathedral
Sale: Televangelism Icon Bought by Catholics,” 11/19/11
William Dyrness, professor of theology and
culture at Fuller, was mentioned in this article about the sale of the Crystal
Cathedral, commenting that the sale is a “hard hit” because the congregation's
identity is so tied to the building. This AP story ran in nearly 200 media
outlets, including local news affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, the Denver
Post, Seattle Times and many others.
Baptist Standard, “Letter Opposing
Christian Zionism Sparks Israel Debate,” by Bob Allen, 11/16/11
Glen Stassen, Christian ethics professor at
Fuller and former faculty member at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
issued a 3,500-word treatise,
with Mercer University David Gushee, challenging Christian Zionism on
theological, moral and security grounds. This article is a letter opposing his
view.
Christian Post, “Tim Keller: John Stott
First to Speak God's Word to Me,” by Michelle A. Vu,
11/12/11
Mark Labberton, the Lloyd John Ogilvie
Associate Professor of Preaching and director of the Ogilvie Institute of
Preaching at Fuller, was mentioned in an article about John Stott's U.S.
memorial service in Wheaton, Illinois.
Christian Post, “Biden Speaks Up for
Romney’s Mormon Faith,” by Anugrah Kumar,
11/05/11
Dr. Mouw was mentioned in this
article concerning his comments that Mormonism is not a cult.
This
AP story, which discusses former Fuller professor C. Peter Wagner as a leading
voice in dominionism, ran in over 20 newspapers across the country, including
the Wisconsin Gazette and
Texas Insider
OCTOBER
Pasadena Star-News, “Whittier City Schools Superintendent Faces Challenges,”
by Jim McConnell, 10/29/11
Ron Carruth, a Fuller alumnus and school superintendent in the
city of Whittier, is interviewed about the challenges and rewards he faces in
his role as superintendent.
Orlando Sentinel, “First Presbyterian of Orlando Leads Churches
Breaking Away from Denomination,” by Jeff Kunerth, 10/28/11
Dr. Mouw is mentioned in this article
about current dynamics within the Presbyterian denomination. Referring to an
upcoming denominational convention, he states: “A lot of the people who plan to
be in Florida in January do not want to be a formal part of a new denomination,
but would be happy to be part of a body that includes both people who stay in
and those who leave,” he said. “A fellowship would allow us to be one foot in
and one foot out.” This article was picked up by Associated Press and ran in numerous
other media outlets across the U.S.
Davidson News, “Churches Hold
Parents Accountable with ‘Dedications,” by Jaletta Albright Desmond, 10/28/11
This article highlightsFYI Executive DirectorKara Powell
and FYI’s college transition research, which shows there is a 50/50 chance that
a child will walk away from church once they graduate from high school.
Bloomberg Businessweek, “Mitt Romney Isn’t Christian, and That’s All Right,” by Jeffrey Goldberg, 10/25/11
Dr. Mouw was referenced in this article discussing whether
Mormonism can be considered a Christian religion. “Mouw, who is a leader in the
deepening dialogue between evangelical Christian and Mormon theologians, said
he believes that many Mormons are moving toward more Christ-centered modes of
worship,” Goldberg writes. However, regarding the Mormon core assertion that
God and man are of the same species, Mouw said, "This is a canonical
belief of Mormons, and it stands in radical opposition to the beliefs of the monotheistic
religions." This article also ran in several other media outlets.
Pasadena Star-News, “Fuller’s New
Provost Installed,” 10/24/11
This article reported on the
installation service of C. Douglas McConnell as provost of Fuller
Theological Seminary.
Jewish Journal, “Maureen Dowd
Attacks Mitt: Does a Candidate’s Underwear Matter?” by Mark Paredes, 10/23/11
This blogger, discussing what he
called unfounded critiques of Mormonism, referenced Dr. Mouw in stating: “I’m
prepared to listen to critiques of my faith from people like Richard Mouw
who take their faith seriously, but I find it hard to listen to people who hate
religion or who are unfaithful to their own faith tradition.
News-Journal, “24-Hour Prayer
People: IHOP Grows in Influence Among Young Evangelicals,” by Mitchell
Landsberg, 10/22/11
C. Peter Wagner, longtime previous professor at Fuller and now the
leading voice in the New Apostolic Reformation movement, was mentioned in this
article about the International House of Prayer, headquartered in Kansas City,
Missouri, and its views of prayer as a form of spiritual warfare.
Gateline, “Editorial: Film
Festival Helps Teens Talk About Bullying,” by Gateway Editorial Board, 10/20/11
Fuller Seminary was thanked, along with Windrider Film Forum, in this
article by the Gig Harbor Film Festival for sponsoring a film festival that
allowed students to talk about the topic of bullying.
Religion News, “Rob Bell’s ‘Fit to
Smash Ice’ Tour to Start in November,” by Suzanne Wickham, 10/20/11
This press release highlighted alumnus, author
and pastor Rob Bell and his departure from Mars Hill Church to
pursue new ventures that will reach a broader audience, including an upcoming
“Fit to Smash Ice” national tour.
Scippsnews, “Politics Obscure
Mormon Doctrine, Church Differences,” by Ann Rodgers, 10/18/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted in this article, stating, "I'm not
prepared to say that the theology of Mormonism falls within the scope of acceptably
orthodox Christianity." The article is one of many addressing the question
of whether or not the Mormon faith can be considered a cult.
Associated
Press, “Election-year Goals of Christian Group Questioned,” by Rachel
Zoll, 10/18/2011
Fuller's Cecil M. Robeck, a specialist in
Pentecostalism, is quoted in this AP story that focuses on dominionism and the
presidential candidates allegedly linked to it. Robeck cautions against
"concluding too much" from the reputations of preachers involved in a
prayer rally for candidate Rick Perry. Longtime Fuller professor C. Peter Wagner
and his leadership in the area of Pentecostal church growth are also
referenced, with his claims, writes Zoll, that there is "no stealth plan
for a Christian-only government."
This article ran in more than 150 news outlets internationally.
Crosswalk, “Why We Must Talk About
Faith at Home,” by Kara E. Powell, 10/17/11
Fuller Youth Institute (FYI)
Executive Director Kara Powell wrote this article on why it’s
important for parents to talk to their children about faith. Her comments are
based on FYI’s College Transition Project—also called “Sticky Faith”—which
followed 500 youth group members as they transitioned to and through
college. The goals of this project are to offer help to parents, and
church leaders in building a faith that lasts among young people.
Christianity Today International,
“Missionaries to Muslims Agree to Soften Criticisms of Each Other,” by Warren
Larson, 10/13/11
This
article described a June 2011 gathering of 50 scholar-practitioners to discuss
the challenges of contextualizating the gospel for Muslims. Evelyne Reisacher, assistant professor of
Islamic studies and intercultural relations at Fuller, said of the meeting, “I've
wondered before if we really love one another, but this time I've seen it in
action." The article also quoted J. Dudley
Woodberry, senior professor of Islamic studies at Fuller, who was
also part of the gathering.
CNN, “My Take: This Evangelical
Says Mormonism Isn’t a Cult,” by Richard J. Mouw, 10/9/11
In response to questions of
whether or not Mormonism is a cult, CNN ran a blog posting written by Dr. Mouw.
In it, he puts forth the argument that true cults are characterized by a
reluctance to engage in dialogue and to “promote the kind of scholarship that
works alongside others.”
Associated
Press, “Mormons' Beliefs Once Again Under Attack,” by Rachel Zoll, 10/11/11
In addition to the broad exposure
of the CNN piece, Dr. Mouw was also quoted in this Associated
Press story that has run in over 200 media outlets internationally. The article
ran in outlets such as the Seattle Times, New York Times, and Forbes.com
to television network news programs, in countries from Nepal to Costa Rica.
The Huffington Post, “Sticky
Faith: What Can Parents Do to Help Teenagers Have Faith That Lasts,” by Kara
Powell, 10/5/2011
Kara Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute, has been interviewed and quoted extensively
in the media—in dozens of different outlets—talking about her new book
titled Sticky Faith, which features the results of research studies
looking at Christian youth group members during their first three years of
college and whether they kept their faith. In this Huffington Post article
Powell writes about what parents can do, based on these research findings, to
help their teenagers' faith last.
National Public Radio, “Apostolic Leader Weighs Religion's Role In
Politics,” with Terry Gross, 10/3/11
C. Peter Wagner, who served as a professor at Fuller for 30 years, was
interviewed by host Terry Gross on NPR’s “Fresh Air” program. In the interview
Wagner discussed the prophetic movement he named the New Apostolic Reformation
and its goals, covering a range of topics—including more specifically what he
means by Christians “taking dominion” over public life. This interview ran broadly on
radio stations across the U.S.
SEPTEMBER
Mission Network News, “World Hope
Has a New Leader,” 9/28/11
World Hope International announced
their selection of Fuller alumnus Thomas E. Armiger as the
organization's new chief executive officer. Dr. Armiger completed his Doctor of
Ministry degree at Fuller. He brings a great deal of knowledge about, and
passion for, World Hope International to his new role, having served previously
as chair of its Board of Directors for seven years.
Christianity Today Magazine,
“Should Parents Perform Marriages for Cohabitating Couples?” by Ruth Moon, 9/27/2011
Associate Dean for Doctor of
Ministry and Continuing Education Kurt Fredrickson was mentioned in this
article, stating: "I will most likely officiate at a wedding for a couple
who has been living together. The arms of the church need to be open, giving
them an opportunity to know the grace of Christ and hopefully to become a part
of the congregation."
Christian Post, “Why You Should
Take Theology Seriously,” by S. Michael Craven, 09/24/11
The research of Fuller’s J. Dudley
Woodberry was referenced in this article, in which he sought to
understand the factors involved in Muslims coming to faith in Christ. One of
the most essential factors he identified, reports the article, was this: “When
Christ’s love transforms committed Christians into a loving community, many
Muslims [identified] a desire to join such a fellowship.”
Christian Century, “Study Probes
Reasons Why College Students Leave Church,” by Piet Levy, 09/23/11
This
article reviews the research findings and recommendations of the book Sticky
Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids, by Fuller’s Kara Powell and Chap Clark,
which examines why so many young adults who regularly attended church as teenagers
later left the pews. This article ran in several other media
outlets nationally, including the Washington Post.
Adventist News, “Ron Smith to Lead
Southern Union, Succeeding Retiring Gordon Retzer,” by Mark A. Kellner, 09/22/2011
The 255,000 Seventh-day Adventists
in the North American Division’s Southern Union have a new president: Fuller alumnusRon C. Smith,
who graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the School of Psychology.
Smith has served in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry for 32 years and is a
registered psychologist and a marital and family therapist.
Colorado Springs Independent, “God
Before Country,” by Chet Hardin, 09/22/11 William Stoller-Lee, director of the Colorado
Regional Campus for Fuller Theological Seminary, was mentioned in this article
that talks about how Christians urge the religious right to revisit their roots
in immigration.
Christian Century, “Mouw Hopes for
Compromise, Connections in PCUSA Future,” 09/22/2011
This article features an interview
with Dr.
Mouw concerning the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Mouw spoke in August to
a gathering of the Fellowship of Presbyterians, a group in the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) who believe that the denomination has abandoned scriptural
standards by, among other actions, deciding to ordain gay and lesbian
ministers. Christian Century spoke to Mouw about the Fellowship and its future.
Associated Baptist Press,
“Professors Denounce ‘Christian Zionism,’” by Bob Allen, 09/20/2011
Glen Stassen, Christian ethics professor at Fuller and former faculty
member at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, issued a 3,500-word treatise, with
Mercer University David Gushee, challenging Christian Zionism on theological,
moral and security grounds, reports this article. Stassen and Gushee, writes
Allen, said "they believe Christian Zionists have good intentions, but
their theology is wrong."
Christianity Today Magazine,
“Muslim Missions: Then and Now,” by J. Dudley Woodberry, 09/08/2011
Senior Professor of Islamic
Studies J.
Dudley Woodberry authored this article, for the September issue of Christianity
Today, in which he reviews the ways the 9/11 terrorist attacks have
reshaped Christians’ efforts to reach Muslims.The magazine's managing
editor Mark Galli comments, in his introduction to this magazine issue focusing
on 9/11, that "there is no better person to survey
this topic" than Woodberry.
AUGUST
KPXQ Christian Radio, “Who’s
Afraid of a Woman President?” by Russell Moore, 8/31/11
Russell Moore, dean of theology at
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses views about women serving in
politics versus serving in the church—and refers to “sphere sovereignty,” the
concept that each sector of life has its own distinct norms. “The best
articulation of sphere sovereignty I’ve ever seen,” he says, “is in Richard Mouw’s
new book on Abraham Kuyper.”
Christian Post, “Chaplain Explains
Why Some Turned to Atheism in the Aftermath of 9/11,” 8/30/11
Associate Dean Kurt
Fredrickson is quoted extensively in this article about whether and
how the September 11 attacks and other tragedies affect one’s belief in God.
Believers and non-believers alike experienced grief, pain, and doubt following
the 9/11 attacks, Fredrickson says, but Christians “have a greater ability to
go through the trauma, whether it's personal or national... because they have a
basic sense of who they are and who God is in their life." Also ran
in the Free Republic.
New American, “Conservative
Presbyterians Weigh Split from PCUSA,” by Dave Boho, 8/29/11
This article, which discusses the
August 25-26 gathering of the Fellowship of Presbyterians in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, describes Dr. Mouw’s address there—in which he suggested
the possibility of dissatisfied members continuing with the denomination in
their own subset, working to bring the PCUSA back to its Reformed theological
roots.
Presbyterian Church (USA) News, “A
New Presbyterian Order?” by Jerry L. Van Marter, 8/26/11
This article focuses on Dr. Mouw’s
address at the August gathering of the Fellowship of Presbyterians in
Minneapolis. Presbyterians committed to theological orthodoxy should consider a
special vow, akin to special vows taken by members of various Catholic orders,
Dr. Mouw said.
Pasadena Star News, “Thrift Store
Partners with Local Nonprofits,” by Kevin Smith, 8/24/11
This story about the new ACTS
Thrift Store in Pasadena, a community-minded nonprofit that directs all of its
proceeds to service organizations in Pasadena, mentions Fuller as one of the store’s
local partners. Also ran in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier
Daily News.
“On Being” with Krista Tippett,
“Restoring Political Civility,” 8/21/11
This American Public Media
program, aired on public radio stations across the U.S., featured Dr. Mouw
in an hour-long interview with host Krista Tippett, discussing civility in public
life. This was a re-broadcast of a program originally aired in October 2010.
Wisconsin Public Radio, “Does the
Soul Still Matter?” 8/17/11
Professor Nancey Murphy is one in a panel
of experts interviewed by Steve Paulson in this hour-long program about the
existence of a soul, part of a series entitled “To the Best of Our Knowledge.”
Crave Online, “Dr. Drew Wants to
Change Your Life,” by Fred Topel, 8/16/11
In this interview, celebrity
television host Dr. Drew Pinsky recommends Fuller Seminary for those who need access to
community-level counseling programs. Dr. Drew is a Pasadena
resident.
Grand Rapids Press, “‘Reformed
Mission’ Book Explores WCRC Goals in the 21st Century,” by Paul R. Kopenkoskey,
8/13/11
This article discusses the newly
released book Reformed Mission in an Age of World Christianity: Ideas for
the 21st Century, and the inclusion in it of Dr. Mouw’s plenary address at
the 2010 conference of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
Pasadena Star News, “Pasadena
Homelessness Survey Begins to Get Results,” by Janette Williams, 8/12/11
Sofia Herrera, associate director of Fuller’s Office for Urban
Initiatives (OUI), is extensively interviewed in this article about Project
HOUSED, which aims to identify and find homes for the 20 most vulnerable of
Pasadena’s homeless. She shares results of a three-day survey OUI was
instrumental in conducting, saying that it provides a first look at how the
chronic homeless impact local medical services. "When you think of
homelessness versus rehousing, someone using hospital beds,” says Herrera, “the
costs are staggering.” A number of Fuller students served as volunteers for the
intensive three-day survey. This article, and similar ones about the
survey, ran in several newspapers in California.
Sacramento Business Journal,
“William Jessup Chooses New VP of Academic Affairs,” by Kelly Johnson, 8/8/11
This article reports that William
Jessup University in Rocklin, California, named Dennis Jameson, Fuller DMin alumnus
and former provost of Trinity Western University, as its new vice president of
academic affairs. Also ran in several other regional media outlets.
Christianity Today, “A New Kind of
Pentecostal,” by Robert C. Crosby, 8/3/11
Professor Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen is quoted
in this article about trends toward a broader acceptance and “mainstreaming” of
Pentecostalism."During the past two decades or so, Pentecostal theology
has emerged and is about to establish its place among other traditions,"
Kärkkäinen says.
Sacramento Business Journal,
“William Jessup Names Chairman of Counseling Program,” by Melissa Wiese, 8/2/11
William Jessup University
announces it has named Jeffrey A. Stone as chair of the Counseling
Psychology Program in its School of Professional Studies. Dr. Stone has been an
adjunct professor for Fuller’s regional campus in Sacramento since 1994. Also
ran in other local media outlets.
Giving Back Magazine, Profile on
Susan and Bill Hoehn, 8/1/11
This Southern California
publication profiles Fuller trustee Bill Hoehn, co-owner of Hoehn Motors in San
Diego, and his wife, Susan. The Hoehns are involved in a number of
philanthropic efforts, and Bill serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations
in addition to Fuller.
JULY
Los Angeles Times, “The
Rev. John Stott Dies at 90,” by Elaine Woo, 7/31/11
Dr. Mouw comments in this article on the passing of
Evangelical leader John Stott. “He was a very broad-minded evangelical . . .
who wanted to bring different factions together and emphasize what we hold in
common,” Dr. Mouw says. “He was able to take difficult topics and make them
plain for people who are not all that tuned in to high-level intellectual
discussion, yet he had the respect of scholars. He was one of those bridge
figures.”
Also
ran in Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, Sacramento Bee, and several other outlets
nationally.
CNN, “Freegans Go
Dumpster Dining at Trader Joe's,” by Jim Kavanagh, 7/29/11
This program highlights a documentary directed by Fuller
alumnus Jeremy Seifert, Dive, about food waste and “dumpster
divers”—people who mine trash bins for usable products. “In our consumerism we’ve
become wasteful,” Seifert tells CNN. “And I try to bring it back on us because
of the food waste in the home.”
This
program also aired on more than 50 television news outlets nationwide.
UM (United Methodist) Portal, “The
Word Made Plain: New Bible Takes Risks to Be Reader-Friendly,” by Sam Hodges, 7/29/11
This story on the newly released Common English Bible (CEB) includes comments from Professor Joel B.
Green, who served as New Testament editor for the work. “This Bible, from first
to last, was concerned with everyday Christians,” Dr. Green said, adding that
everyone involved understood that accuracy of translation could not be
sacrificed
Time Magazine Newsfeed, “New Bible Aims for ‘Common’ Language, Gender
Neutrality,” by Tim Newcomb, 7/20/11
This article discusses the aim of the new Common English Bible to make the Bible
more accessible to modern readers, mentioning that “the Fuller Theological
Seminary in May made the new translation required reading for its students.”
Christian Post, “New Bible for Public Release, Changes
Jesus from ‘Son of Man’ to ‘the Human One,’” by Nicola Menzie, 7/13/11
Also highlighting the release of the Common English Bible, this story reports that Fuller has added the
CEB as a translation that could be required for its students in biblical
studies. "We wanted something that was an academically excellent
translation from Greek and Hebrew, and one that reflected our strong position
regarding women in leadership," professor Joel Green states.
Similar story ran in Examiner.com; a
follow-up article in the Christian Post, “New Modern Bible Translation Proves
More Popular Than Expected,” ran 8/1/11.
Houston Chronicle, “Worshipping with Multiple Courses: Slow Food
Movement Serves as Church Inspiration,” by Kate Shellnutt, 7/11/11
Fuller Houston is mentioned in this article as organizing a
local discussion event on “slow church,” a movement—based on similar principles
in the “slow food” movement—that emphasizes taking more time in church life to
build community.
Salt Lake Tribune, “Missio
Dei’s Salt Lake City House Churches Build Faith and Relationships,” by Chase
Hall, 7/8/11
This article profiles the Missio Dei community in Salt Lake
City, a growing network of house churches led by Fuller alumnus Kyle Costella.
In Trust, “Tending to
Bricks and Mortar: Six Considerations for Schools Thinking about Library
Renovations” and “Honoring a Revered President Spurs New Donations,” by Heather
Grennan Gary, Summer
2011 issue
This magazine highlights Fuller’s Hubbard Library in its
cover story on theological libraries, as well as featuring the library and its
development specifically in an accompanying
sidebar article. The magazine’s cover displayed a photo of Fuller
student Edens Elvéus in the library.
Layman Online, “Labberton Pitches a Return
to Discipleship at Big Tent Opening,” by Jason P.
Reagan, 7/1/11Fuller professor Mark Labberton’s keynote sermon at Big Tent, a three-day
convocation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) held in Indianapolis, was featured
in this article. Labberton called the crowd of 1,300 to a refocused, “authentic
life of discipleship . . . found in the communion of Father, Son and Spirit.”
JUNE
Comment Magazine, “Kuyper
for Christians,” by Richard J. Mouw, 6/27/11
This reflection by Dr. Mouw is the first in a series of
articles on theologian Abraham Kuyper and the relevance of his theology for
today’s culture. Coinciding with the release of Dr. Mouw’s new book Abraham Kuyper: A Short and Personal
Introduction, the series is curated by Fuller PhD student Matt Kaemingk and
features articles by several of Dr. Mouw’s doctoral students.
Gospel Herald, “The Threat of Civility,” by Phil
Reinders, 6/21/11
This Chinese
Christian publication features an article on civility that references Dr.
Mouw’s “wise volume Uncommon Decency (please
read this book, it’s that good and important).”
KBIQ
FM, “Get the Sleep Your Family Needs,”6/20/11
This online article
excerpts Senior Professor Archibald Hart’s most recent book, Sleep: It Does a Family Good.
Los Angeles Times, “At Troubled Crystal Cathedral, a Tale
of Two Ministries,” by Mitchell Landsberg and Nicole Santa Cruz, 6/19/11
Both Dr. Mouw and Associate Provost Juan
Martínez comment in this story on the popular Spanish-language service held at
Southern California’s Crystal Cathedral. "What we might be seeing
is the cutting edge of Protestantism. It's an exciting thing," Dr. Mouw
says.
This article ran in more than 20 other newspapers
across the country.
Vatican Radio, “Spirit of Pentecost,” with Philippa Hitchen, 6/15/11Professor Cecil “Mel” Robeck participated in this interview about an
ongoing international Pentecostal-Catholic dialogue, which Dr. Robeck co-chairs
with Catholic Bishop Michael Burbidge. A weeklong session of the dialogue was
held in Rome in June.
Zenit, "Significant Common Ground" Found With
Pentecostals,” 6/17/11
This article
describes the positive outcomes of the June Pentecostal-Catholic dialogue
in Rome co-chaired by Professor Robeck.
Pasadena Star News, “Lessons Learned,” 6/12/11
This photo gallery
offers a pictorial review of Fuller’s 62nd annual commencement
ceremony in Pasadena.
Financial Times, “Faith Obscures Romney’s Businesslike
Appeal,” by Richard McGregor, 6/11/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted in this article exploring the objections
of many Evangelicals to the presidential candidacy of Mitt Romney because of
his Mormon faith. Dr. Mouw, according to the article, said Evangelicals’ angst
is partly motivated by the strong expansion of the Mormon Church. “Competition
is a huge factor,” he said. “They are competitors in the business of
evangelism.”
Southern California Public Radio, AirTalk, “When It Comes
to Churches…Does Size Matter?” by Larry Mantle, 6/2/11
Professor Kurt Fredrickson is a guest on KPCC’s morning show
AirTalk with Larry Mantle. Fredrickson discusses the benefits and
limitations of mega- and micro-churches in American society.
Canadian Christianity, “Is God Reshaping—and Reviving—His
Church?” by Frank Stirk, 6/2/11
Senior Professor Eddie Gibbs is quoted in this article about
rising attendance in church services around Advent and other holidays. He
comments on the significance of the Eucharistic meal, saying “it is a
participation…it is a means of grace. It can be powerfully evangelistic because
we are engaging with cultures which are rich in symbolic action.”
Christian Post, “Political Jam Over U.S. Debt Ceiling
Begins,” by Anugrah Kumar, 6/1/11
Dr. Mouw is mentioned in this article as one in a group of
Christian leaders who feel that the national debt is a moral threat to the U.S.
and that fixing it is a moral priority.
MAY
Worship Leader
Magazine, “Word and Image: Seeing and Hearing (and Feeling) God” by William
Dyrness, 5/31/11
Professor William Dyrness authors this article on visual
meditation in church services. “Both image and word, and the complex images we
form—sermons, sacraments, and liturgy—should attract worshipers to prayer and
praise of the living God,” says Dyrness.
Christianity Today,
“Preaching is Performance Art,” by Clayton Schmit, 5/23/11
Professor Clayton Schmit authors this article about
effective, passionate, and engaging preaching. He emphasizes the need to
combine humility and submission to God’s work with practical performance
techniques such as breath, voice, gesture, and movement.
Christian Post,
“Bible Hides Secret Code for End of the World? May 21 and Numerology,” by
Michelle A. Vu, 5/21/11
Dr. Schmit is quoted in this article about radio personality
Harold Camping’s method of numerology in predicting May 21, 2011 as doomsday.
“The numbers in scripture are there simply to help us understand who God is and
what God’s story is in relation to us,” says Schmit. “There is nothing special
about those numbers that give us any special clues to the faith or any special
privilege as regards to spiritual life.”
Christian Post,
“Bible Study Won’t Reveal Judgment Day Date, Says Theologian,” by Stephanie
Samuel, 5/21/11
Dr. Schmit is quoted in this article about predicting the
second coming of Christ. “There are certain things about the faith that are
really hidden behind the veil and belong there,” says Schmit. “For us to seek
after those things is to use the Bible in a way that is wrong.”
Southern California
Public Radio/KPCC, “It’s the End of the World as We Know it (And I Feel Fine),”
by Larry Mantle, 5/20/11
Fuller professor Kurt Fredrickson is a guest on Larry
Mantle’s morning radio program AirTalk,
discussing theological issues surrounding the topic of the end times in
response to Harold Camping’s doomsday predictions.
Redlands Daily Facts,
“Rapture Day’s Today, So Says Preacher,” by Josh Dulaney, 5/20/11
Professor Kurt Fredrickson is quoted in this article about
the May 21, 2011 doomsday predictions. “People look at this stuff and say, so
this is what Christians are about?” says Fredrickson. “What Camping is
representing here is not the God that I know or the God of the Scriptures.” Also ran in the Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin and the San Bernardino County Sun.
ABC 7 Broadcast News,
“Broadcaster Warns Rapture to Arrive Saturday,” 5/20/11
Professor Clayton Schmit is interviewed in this news clip
regarding the doomsday predictions. Dr. Schmit was also featured in a news clip
on NBC
LA Broadcast news.
Southern California
Public Radio,/KPCC, “Caltech and Fuller in a Virtuous Partnership,” by Larry
Mantle, 5/19/11
Professor Warren Brown is a guest on Larry Mantle’s morning
radio program, AirTalk. Brown
discusses the relationship between neuroscience and virtue and promotes the
similarly themed lecture series cosponsored by Fuller and Caltech.
Bethel University
News, “Prestigious Conference Broadens Perspectives on Global Theology,” by Heather
Schnese, 5/16/11
Associate professor Martin Accad is announced as one of the
guest speakers for Wheaton College’s annual theology conference, “Global
Perspective in Evangelical Perspective.”
Bakersfield.com,
“Weatherman’s Stand Against Story Costs Job,” by Courtenay Edelhart, 5/16/11
Professor Glen Stassen is quoted in this article about a
local news weatherman who lost his job after refusing to appear after a story
that compromised his faith. “The workplace should be no different from the
United States military, which allows for refusing to serve in certain
instances,” says Stassen.
Christianity Today
Australia, “Fuller Theological Seminary President: Osama Bin Laden Is in Hell,”
by Katherine Phan, 5/14/11
Dr. Mouw is the subject for this article regarding the death
of Osama Bin Laden. “So far as Osama Bin Laden is one of the wicked and one of
the unrepentant wicked,” says Mouw, “I believe he is condemned to an eternity
apart from God.” Also ran in the Christian Post.
Crosswalk.com, “Get
the Sleep Your Family Needs,” by Whitney Hopler, 5/9/11
Senior professor Archibald Hart is mentioned in this article
about techniques to ensure proper sleep for one’s family. His recent book Sleep: It Does a Family Good is heavily
quoted and applied.
Pasadena Star News,
“Pasadena Faith Community Responds in the Wake of Bin Laden’s Death,” by Brian
Charles, 5/2/11
Fuller Professor Glen Stassen is quoted in this article
about responses to Osama Bin Laden’s death. “I am not in favor of killing
anybody,” says Stassen. “I am really glad he is captured. I wish we had
negotiated with the Taliban after 9/11 to get him to a trial in a Muslim
country.”
Christian Century,
“Seminary Enrollments Showing Upturn,” by John Dart, 5/2/11
Fuller Seminary is mentioned in this article about an
increase in total enrollment for seminaries that are a part of the Association
of Theological Schools.
APRIL
Pasadena Star News,
“The Fox of Mexico Still Roams Americas,” by Larry Wilson, 4/2/11
This article reports on former President of Mexico Vicente Fox
speaking at Fuller Seminary. It details various points in his talk as well as
background information about his presidency in Mexico.
Pasadena Star News,
“Number of Pasadena Homeless Continues to Rise,” by Janette Williams, 4/4/11
Fuller Theological Seminary students participated in the
annual Pasadena homeless count in January 2011. The results indicated a rise in
homelessness in general, but a decline in homelessness among families and single
women. This article was reprinted in the Long Beach
Press-Telegram.
Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, “Ralph Watkins Joins Columbia Seminary,” by Shelia M.
Poole, 4/4/11
Fuller professor and Assistant Dean of the African American
Church Studies Program Ralph Watkins has taken a post at Columbia Theological
Seminary teaching Evangelism and Church Growth.
Colorado Springs
Independent, “Celluloid Heroes,” by Matthew Schniper, 4/7/11
Fuller’s Windrider Forum is mentioned in this article along
with other film-based organizations/festivals as an “international effort
[that] features full-lengths and shorts aimed at inspiring compassion and
social change.” Their June 9-11 event is also mentioned.
Pasadena Star News,
“Pasadena’s Colleges Battle for Bragging Rights at 2nd Annual Field
Tournament,” by Adolfo Flores, 4/8/11
Fuller Seminary students participated in Pasadena’s second
annual Collegiate Field Tournament, a night of friendly competition among six
of Pasadena’s institutions of higher learning. Fuller tied for first place
alongside students from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Pasadena Star News,
“Congregation Continues to Pray for Pasadena Girl in Coma Following Fatal Bus
Crash,” by Brenda Gazzar, 4/10/11
Fuller Seminary offers support for the Korean church that
lost several members in a fatal bus crash holding mostly junior high and high school
students by hosting a fundraiser. Currently, all but one of the critically
injured victims have been released from the hospital.
Time Magazine,
“Pastor Rob Bell: What if Hell Doesn’t Exist?” by Jon Meacham, 4/14/11
Fuller alumnus Rob Bell is the subject of this cover-page
Time Magazine article featuring the controversial topics in his most recent
book, Love Wins. Dr. Mouw is quoted,
commenting on the diversity of theological perspectives present at Fuller
Seminary. This article
is reprinted in Virtue Online.
Christianity Today,
“Culture Wars: Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?” by Mark Galli, 4/15/11
Former Fuller Professor Miroslav Volf is interviewed in this
article about whether or not Christians and Muslims refer to the same God in
their prayers, sacred texts, and devotional life. In Volf’s opinion, Allah and
God the Father in Christianity are names for the same entity. This article is reprinted in
Virtue Online.
Christian Post, “Atheist
Ricky Gervais—A Better Christian than Christians?” by Eryn Sun, 4/16/11
Fuller professor Robert Johnston is quoted extensively in
this article about atheist Ricky Gervais’s claims of following the Ten
Commandments better than most Christians. “We need to, with James, affirm with
Ricky that faith without works is dead to the degree that we are guilty of his
assessment of us,” says Johnston. This article is reprinted in
Christianity Today, Christianity Today Australia, Maars News, and the Free Republic.
Knox News,
“Hell-doubting Evangelical a Modern-Day Prophet,” by Ina Hughs, 4/20/11
Fuller alumnus Rob Bell is the subject of this positive
opinion article concerning his controversial book, Love Wins. The author favors Bell’s attempt to stimulate thinking
about the concept of heaven, hell, and salvation.
Seattle Times, “Born-again
Bibles: Book Restorer Finds Recession-proof Niche,” by Janet Tu, 4/23/11
Associate Provost for Library Services David Bundy is quoted
in this article about a man who restores centuries-old Bibles. “People still
want to preserve old family Bibles or Bibles they were given,” says Bundy.
Seattle Times,
“Northwest Christians Explore Faith, Art, and Culture,” by Janet Tu, 4/23/11
Academic Director of the Brehm Center Clay Schmit discusses
spirituality in art and culture.
Christian News Wire,
“Fuller Theological Seminary Approves the Common English Bible for Official School
Use,” by Staff, 4/27/11
This article announces Fuller’s approval of the newly
translated Common English Bible for academic use.
Valley News, “Black
Sheep Ministry Goes Global in a Dozen Years after Temecula Start,” by Tim
O’Leary, 4/29/11
Fuller graduate Rev. Marty “Slow Dog” Edwards and his
motorcycle ministry of 12 years is featured in this article. His ministry has
expanded to about 100 chapters across the globe.
MARCH
Christian Post,
“Leaders Offer a Christian Proposal on U.S. Debt Crisis,” by Stephanie Samuel, 3/3/11
Dr. Mouw is mentioned as one of the leaders who are
presenting lawmakers with a Christian proposal on how to cut federal debt while
continuing to protect the poor at home and abroad. A similar
article was posted on Dallasnews.com.
Christian Century,
“Evangelicals Push Back on Proposed Budget Cuts,” by Nicole Neroulias, 3/3/11
Dr. Mouw is mentioned as one of the Evangelical leaders
advocating for humanitarian programs to be protected in the upcoming federal
budget cuts.
Los Angeles Times,
“After Decades in Disrepair, Shanghai’s Red Church Nears End of a Major
Renovation,” by Martha Groves, 3/5/11
Dr. Mouw comments in this article about the renovation of
the historic Red Church in Shanghai, China. “This cathedral has special significance,”
says Mouw. “The very fact that it is reopening…is yet another manifestation of
the marvelous resurgence of faith in China.” This article was
reprinted in the Olympian, Tri-City Herald, Idaho Statesman, Kansas City Star, and
other sources.
Christianity Today,
“The Hymns that Keep on Going,” by Robert T. Coote, 3/7/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted in this article about hymns that have
been reprinted in multiple hymnals throughout history and those that have been
forgotten. He contends that hymn singing will be back in strength “sooner
rather than later.”
New York Times, “Body
and Spirit,” by David Brooks, 3/8/11
Fuller Professor Nancey Murphy is mentioned extensively in
this opinion blog about the conception of the soul being separable from the
body. Her argument that the dominant conception of the soul as a spiritual
essence separable from the body is the result of a mistranslation of the Hebrew
word “nephesh.”
Christian News Wire,
“Dr. Antonio Barro Named 2011 ScholarLeader of the Year,” by Staff, 3/8/11
Fuller graduate and founder of the South American
Theological Seminary in Londrina, Dr. Antonio Barro was named the 2011
ScholarLeader of the year by ScholarLeaders International.
Christian Post,
“Evangelicals, Mormons Search for Common Ground in Utah,” by Michelle A. Vu, 3/10/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted in this article about the gathering of
prominent Evangelicals and Mormon leaders to enter into dialogue for the
purpose of understanding each other’s faith. “I remain convinced that there are
serious issues of difference that are of eternal consequence, but now we can
discuss them as friends,” said Mouw.
This article was reprinted in Christianity Today Australia.
Houston Chronicle,
“U.S. Jury Indicts 14 in Fatal Pirate Attack on Yacht,” by Staff, 3/10/11
Fuller professor Richard Peace was quoted in this article about the indictment
of 14 Somali pirates involved in the capture and killing of Fuller alumnus
Scott Adam and his wife Jean.
Christian Post,
“Evangelical Delegation Extends Friendship to Mormons in Utah,” by Michelle A.
Vu, 3/11/11
This article mentions Dr. Mouw’s involvement with the
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and the high-profile delegation of
Evangelical leaders that participated in a Mormon-Christian dialogue in Salt
Lake City, Utah.
USA Today, “‘Love
Wins’: Pastor’s Book Kindles Firestorm Over Hell,” by Cathy Lynn Grossman, 3/14/11
Fuller alumnus Rob Bell and Dr. Mouw are mentioned in this
article about the controversy over Bell’s new book, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person who
Ever Lived. “Rob Bell allows for a lot of mystery in how Jesus reaches
people,” says Mouw.
This article was reprinted in Huffington
Post,beliefnet.com, Breaking News, Tennessean, and Daily News
Journal, and many other outlets. Other articles that document the same
controversy and Dr. Mouw’s comments are included in Baptist Press, Baptist
Press News, Jewish Journal, Dallas Baptist Standard, Crosswalk.com, Grand
Rapids Press and numerous other local newspapers and blogs.
Texas Tribune, “Guest
Column: How About a Pro-Life Budget?” by Eddie Lucio Jr., 3/15/11
Fuller professor Glen Stassen is mentioned in this article
about budget cuts, abortion rates, and Proposition SB16 in Texas. Stassen’s
research that indicates the rise of abortion rates alongside the rise of
poverty rates and cuts to assistance programs is mentioned.
USA Today,
“Adventists’ Back-to-Basics Faith Is Fastest Growing U.S. Church,” by Jeffrey
MacDonald, 3/17/11
Fuller Professor Daniel Shaw is quoted in this article about
the rapid expansion of the Seventh Day Adventist denomination in America.
“You’ve got a denomination that is basically going back to the basics…saying,
‘What did God mean by all these rules and regulations and how can we fit in to
be what God wants us to be?’” said Shaw. This article is reprinted in
beliefnet.comand the Kansas City Star.
Columbian Missourian,
“Life Sciences and Society Symposium to focus on Neuroscience and Ethics,” by
Rachel Krause, 3/18/11
Fuller Professor Nancey Murphy is mentioned in this article
as one of the panel members for a conference focusing on neuroscience and
ethics.
Grand Rapids Press,
“Rob Bell Talks ‘Love Wins,’ Stinging Blogs and Media Whirlwind,” by Charley
Honey, 3/19/11
Fuller alumnus Rob Bell and Dr. Mouw are both mentioned in
this follow-up article about the continuing controversy over Bell’s new book, Love Wins. Similar articles appear in Christianity Today Australia, World Magazine, and other outlets.
New York Times,
“Unmarried Pastor, Seeking a Job, Sees Bias,” by Erik Eckholm, 3/21/11
Fuller Professor Scott Cormode comments in this article
about the struggle for single pastors to find jobs in churches in U.S. He
believes that the bias against single pastors is not as pervasive as most
single pastors perceive, but that finding a position in a church is always
difficult regardless of marital status. This article was reprinted
in the Star Advertiser, Ocala.com, Press Democrat, and other local
newspapers.
Christian Post, “The
Gospel of Inclusion and Confusion,” by Dan Delzell, 3/21/11
Dr. Mouw is cited extensively in this article as it seeks to
explain the underlying theological concepts of Rob Bell’s book Love Wins.
CNN, “Franklin
Graham: Japan Disaster Could Mean End Is Near,” by Eric Marrapodi, 3/21/11
Fuller professor Eddie Gibbs is quoted in this article
responding to Franklin Graham’s interpretation of the Japan earthquake and
tsunami as indicators of the end times. “I would personally regard it as a
progressive fulfillment, not that this is a special fulfillment of the end
times,” says Gibbs.
Riverside Press-Enterprise,
“Harvest Crusades Expanding to Dodger Stadium,” by David Olson, 3/23/11
Fuller Professor Kurt Fredrickson is quoted in this article
about the expanding number of attendees at the Harvest Crusades, one of the
largest gatherings of Evangelicals across America. “This is strengthening for
Christians,” says Fredrickson. “We need our faith restored, renewed all the
time. If this helps them renew their faith, they’re going to go back every
year.”
Glendale News Press,
“Keeping Christianity Cool,” by Cassandra M. Bellantoni, 3/25/11
Fuller professor and Vice Provost Chap Clark is mentioned as
the inspiration of a youth pastor’s ministry at La Crescenta Presbyterian
Church.
Memorial for Scott
and Jean Adam, 3/2/11
A widely distributed Associated Press article
covered the memorial service for Scott and Jean Adam, two Americans captured
and subsequently killed by Somali pirates on February 22, 2011. This article
ran on NPR and was reprinted in over 180 local newspapers.
Pasadena Star News,
“Fuller Community Remembers Couple Killed by Somali Pirates,” by Beige
Luciano-Adams, 3/2/11
This article (including photo gallery) reports on the
memorial service held by the Fuller Seminary community in honor of Scott and
Jean Adam, two of the four victims of the Somali pirate hijacking and killings
on February 22, 2011.
FEBRUARY
Scott and Jean Adam
In response to the tragic hijacking and subsequent deaths of
Fuller alumnus Scott Adam and his wife Jean at the hands of Somali pirates on
February 22, 2011, numerous media interviewed Fuller faculty members who knew
Adam well. Professors Richard Peace, Robert Johnston, and Clay Schmit were
quoted in the following articles by major media outlets:
New York Times2/22/11
CNN2/23/11
BBC World News 2/21/11
Wall Street Journal 2/23/11
Seattle Times 2/22/11
Los Angeles Times 2/23/11
USA Today 2/23/11
Boston Globe 2/23/11
Pasadena Star News 2/22/11
People Magazine 2/23/11
Associated Press 2/23/11
KPCC (Southern
California Public Radio) 2/22/11
NBC News 2/22/11
Benzinga, “The
Almighty Bible to Release the Gospel of Mark for Easter,” by Staff, 2/4/11
Fuller Professor and Vice Provost Chap Clark is quoted about
the upcoming publication of the Gospel of Mark aimed at connecting with youth.
Newsweek, “What the
Bible Really Says About Sex,” by Lisa Miller, 2/6/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted in this article about sex, adultery,
divorce, and same-sex love. “Sexual intimacy outside of a public, lifelong
commitment between a man and a woman is not in accordance with God’s creating
or redeeming purposes,” says Mouw.
Front Page Magazine,
“An Ungodly American Empire?” by Mark Tooley, 2/9/11
Fuller professor Glen Stassen is mentioned as part of the
“Evangelical Left” in this article about the World Council of Churches (WCC)
and their activities in the “Decade to Overcome Violence.”
On Faith Blog (Washington
Post), “Long History of Hostility Between Mormons and Evangelicals,” by Richard
Mouw, 2/11/11
Dr. Mouw authors this posting on the history of
Mormon-Christian relations and the need for genuine dialogue between people of
the two faiths.
On Faith Blog (Washington
Post), “Why Condemn Faith Outreach?” by Richard Mouw, 2/22/11
Dr. Mouw authors this article on how Islam may shape
campaign politics and the need for Christians to offer hospitality toward
Muslim worshippers. “[This] can be a gesture of building trust and relationship
forming in a way that might even open up dialogue about convictions that are
precious to many of us,” says Mouw.
Huffington Post, “The
Sacred Art of Listening,” by Krista Tippett, 2/25/11
Dr. Mouw is briefly quoted in this article about the
importance of asking questions and listening to the response rather than
talking and competing with answers.
JANUARY
Free Republic,
“Egypt’s President Needs to Ensure Egyptian Christians’ Safety,” by Ayman
Ibrahim, 1/4/11
Fuller doctoral student Ayman Ibrahim authors this article
about the violence against Coptic Christians in a church in Alexandria, Egypt.
Christian Post,
“Hagee Says Dividing Israel is Not God’s Will; Evangelicals Disagree,” by
Michelle A. Vu, 1/7/11
Dr. Mouw is quoted extensively in this article about whether
or not dividing Israel is God’s will.
Southern California
Public Radio, “Among Cuts to Shrink California Deficit: Mental Health,” by
Patricia Nazario, 1/10/11
Fuller graduate and clinical psychologist Elizabeth Chang is
featured in this broadcast about Governor Jerry Brown’s plans shrink the
California deficit. His proposed cuts would eliminate accounts that cover
mental health services for children and adults.
Patheos, “In His
Weakness, He Is Strong: A Review of ‘The King’s Speech,’” by Elijah Davidson, 1/14/11
Co-director of Reel Spirituality Elijah Davidson authored
this review of the recent Oscar award-winning movie The King’s Speech. Davidson addresses the movie’s core question of
what we are to do with our personal weaknesses.
San Bernardino Sun,
“Faiths Join Together to Save the Desert,” by Josh Dulaney, 1/15/11
Fuller professor Kurt Fredrickson is quoted in this article
about various faith groups working together to save California’s desert. This article was reprinted in the San Jose Mercury News, Whittier Daily
News, and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
PRWeb, “Christian
University’s Annual Youth Conference Addresses Building a Faith that ‘Sticks,’”
by Ore Newberg, 1/19/11
Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Kara Powell is
announced as the key speaker of George Fox University’s annual youth
conference.
American Spectator,
“Can the Religious Left Protect Obamacare?” by Mark Tooley, 1/20/11
Fuller professor Glen Stassen is mentioned as a supporter
for President Obama’s proposed healthcare plan.
Daily Pilot, “On
Faith: A Week to Celebrate Interfaith Harmony,” by Benjamin J. Hubbard, 1/22/11
Fuller’s Evangelical
Interfaith Dialogue journal is featured in this article celebrating
interreligious work among people of various faith traditions.
Christian News Wire,
“The Almighty Bible to Exhibit at YS Palooza Events,” by Staff, 1/24/11
Fuller professor and Vice Provost Chap Clark is quoted in
this article promoting the newly published Almighty
Bible—a new and traditional media Bible project that aims to connect with
today’s youth.
Christian Post, “‘The
Rite’—Dark but not Dangerous,” by Josephine Vivaldo, 1/25/11
Fuller professor Clay Schmit is quoted extensively in this
article about The Rite, a movie
depicting the devil and the power of darkness. “It will attract more than an
audience of believers, but I do hope that the movie might actually convince
people that there is more to the world than what they see and that it may
actually have a benefit,” says Schmit.
Gustavus Adolphus
College, “Gustavus Announces Presenter for 2011 Nobel Conference,” by Matt
Thomas, 1/31/11
Fuller professor Nancey Murphy is announced as a presenter
for the 47th Annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College,
which will focus on current issues in the field of neuroscience.
MULTILINGUAL/FOREIGN MEDIA
Friesch Dagblad, “Kuyper en Bavinck
leidsmannen in VS,” by Geloof and Kerk, 1/8/11 (Dutch online newspaper)
Friesch Dagblad, “Abraham Kuyper complete
op Internet,” by Geloof and Kerk, 1/8/11 (Dutch online newspaper)
Chinese Online
Newspaper:
http://christiantimes.org.hk/Common/Reader/News/ShowNews.jsp?Nid=66365&Pid=2&Version=1237&Cid=641&Charset=big5_hkscs
Modern Ghana Newspaper:
http://www.modernghana.com/news/328908/1/ghana-methodist-church-is-expanding-its-mission-in.html
For more, see our Media Archive page.