The Fellows' first week of curriculum classes kicked off with Academy Senior Faculty member Dr. Os Guinness. In a fitting start to the new work season following the close of Labor Day, Os began his time with the Fellows by speaking to them on calling. He charged them by drawing their attention to the entrepreneurial nature of calling, noting that God rarely ever gives us guidance in regards to our calling, for guidance is always specific. Rather, He entrusts us to follow Him by faith. Our...
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Os Guinness and Furman President, Dr. Rod Smolla: Civility in the Public Square March 27, 2012 | Furman University Chapel In partnership with Mere Christianity Forum On March 27, 2012, Dr. Os Guinness spoke at Furman Chapel in Greenville, SC with Furman University President Dr. Rod Smolla on civility in the public square. Os noted that each country has to define civility pertaining to its own society. To arrive at a proper understanding of civility in America, Os said it is necessary to go back...
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"If I ever stop and think about it for a second, I realize God’s been really good to me. His Providence has been unbelievable." Wendell Kimbrough (Class of 2007) Education: B.A. from Furman University Experience: Folk singer/songwriter; Director of Worship Arts, Church of the Advent, Washington, D.C. Academy Thesis: "Heart for the Poor: The Christian's Role in Poverty Alleviation" Mentor: Bill Edgar, Academy Senior Faculty and Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary...
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"Truth gets at us when we see and hear it through art differently than through other mediums. Art is a way of knowing." Jill McFadden (Class of 2004) Education: BA from Furman University; MCS from Regent College; ThM from Regent College (expected 2012) Experience: Director of Worship Arts; Central Presbyterian Church (Baltimore, MD); Musician/vocalist with Ordinary Time; Developer and instructor for "Engage the Arts" with Restoration Gardens Academy Thesis: Theology & the Arts Mentor: Doug...
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