Sentences with phrase «cultural engagement in»

I thought Evangel readers would appreciate knowing about my Christianity Today interview with James Davison Hunter, Professor of Religion, Culture, and Social Theory at the University of Virginia and author of To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World (Oxford, 2010), which promises to be the most important book written on Christian cultural engagement in the last 50 years.

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It struck me that was there was something new going on in the combination of LaHaye's theology of cultural pessimism and his forming of a coalition for active cultural engagement.

The fact of the matter is this: in every missional cultural engagement, some go too far and some don't go far enough.

While Biblical hermeneutics provided the key to an understanding of the role of women in the church and family, dialogue between those whose traditions have heard the Word of God differently in other times and places held the key for the discussion of social ethics, and engagement with the full range of cultural activity (from psychotherapy to radical protest, from personal testimony to scientific statement) was the locus for theological evaluation concerning homosexuality.

What may seem obvious in modern church circles about welcome, and musical and cultural engagement, was revolutionary when Chuck Smith first did it in the 1960s.

As they wisely wrote in their introductory volume, «Christian engagement in the great cultural, social and political tasks of our time would be largely futile, even counter-productive, unless that engagement was grounded in shared spiritual commitment and gospel truth.»

And fourth, the cultural practice that we call «interreligious dialogue» militates against precisely such engagements and, in so doing, trivializes and eviscerates religious commitments and practices.

There is a further dimension to this work which has been evoked at the Synod, and that is the wider cultural engagement demanded of the Church in countries with a strongly secular environment.

One difference is that today's commentaries hold very little knowledge of Torah culture and even the Jewish dialogue going on in the New Testament and although they have a lot of knowledge, it is diluted by a full cultural engagement which leaves a lot out with a very gentile understanding of Scripture.

Reporting on the recent Barna study on Gen Z attitudes and behaviors, Jonathan Morrow, director of cultural engagement at Impact 360 Institute, writes: «With the best of intentions, we bubble wrap our kids and create Disney World - like environments for them in our churches, and then wonder why they have no resilience in faith or life... In short, teenagers need a grown - up worldview not coloring book Jesus.&raquin our churches, and then wonder why they have no resilience in faith or life... In short, teenagers need a grown - up worldview not coloring book Jesus.&raquin faith or life... In short, teenagers need a grown - up worldview not coloring book Jesus.&raquIn short, teenagers need a grown - up worldview not coloring book Jesus.»

Henry rejected liberal versions of the social gospel which tended to be all social and no gospel, but he appealed to an earlier evangelical consensus of cultural engagement that included the work of William Wilberforce in campaigning for the abolition of the slave trade in England, the revivalist impulses of Charles G. Finney against slavery in this country, as well as evangelical concerns for suffrage, temperance, child labor laws, fair wages for workers, and many other progressive issues to which many theologically conservative Christians were once committed» before what David Moberg has called «the great reversal,» an evangelical withdrawal from such concerns.

The aim of Cultural destinations is to enable arts and culture organisations working in partnership with destination organisations to increase their reach, engagement and resilience through working with the tourism sector.

Chicago Children's Museum was the first participating cultural institution in the state of Illinois, making Chicago the most populous metropolitan market in the country to launch this innovative community engagement.

Dr. Ayobami O. Oyedare of Ọọ̀ni» rìsà of Ilé - Ifẹ ̀ Global Outreach when contacted in London added that the Olojo festival has reinvented itself from being a seemingly insular cultural meeting point to a global fountain of togetherness and connectedness that is dispensing formidable heritage appreciation, cultural intellectualism and contemporary engagement towards the mission of world peace and unity.

The bright spots shared several characteristics, including high levels of local engagement in resource management, high dependence on local marine resources, and protective cultural taboos — such as excluding fishers from outside the local village.

«Arts participation, unlike arts consumption and cultural engagement generally, is not closely associated with either social class or social status,» said Dr Reeves in the article.

The team became interested in curiosity because of its ongoing collaborative research project to improve public engagement with science documentaries involving the Cultural Cognition Project at Yale Law School, the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, and Tangled Bank Studios at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Through our open call for submissions, we hope to engage with filmmakers on the forefront of cinematic innovation and experimentation in both content and form, presenting access - driven stories with journalistic integrity that demand an engagement with our political and cultural environments.

Based on both research that examined cultural diversity as well as practitioner experience, the cases are framed around family engagement work in underserved communities.

The study «Learn and Serve» evaluated service learning program at 17 middle and high schools in the United States, and found that students who participated in service learning improved acceptance of cultural diversity, service leadership, civic attitudes and volunteer behavior, and reduced engagement in risky behaviors.

In addition to exploring the origins, processes, and trajectory of new learning, I also was interested in having people describe the context — historical, physical, relational, and cultural — in which the learning was embedded, and the ways in which the setting and timing shaped their engagement and masterIn addition to exploring the origins, processes, and trajectory of new learning, I also was interested in having people describe the context — historical, physical, relational, and cultural — in which the learning was embedded, and the ways in which the setting and timing shaped their engagement and masterin having people describe the context — historical, physical, relational, and cultural — in which the learning was embedded, and the ways in which the setting and timing shaped their engagement and masterin which the learning was embedded, and the ways in which the setting and timing shaped their engagement and masterin which the setting and timing shaped their engagement and mastery.

It is concerned with making critical judgements based on a sound knowledge of a variety of contexts; judgements about cultural values, cultural history, aesthetics, quality, craftsmanship and fitness for purpose, and provides an opportunity for and engagement in leisure pursuits that can yield lifelong benefits in health, well ‑ being and life satisfaction.

Consisting of several new faces as well as loyal supporters from the original founding of the program in the 1990s, this Council counts among its members active artists, cultural philanthropists, and arts educators who put civic engagement and arts education advocacy among their highest priorities.

We have new cultural and global problems to solve and educators agree that there is room for improvement in engagement levels; this is where education and games diverge.

For example, Head Start has been and continues to be a leader in its focus on family engagement and comprehensive services, on children with disabilities, and on children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; in its commitments to accountability for program quality; in its investments in the professional development of the early childhood education workforce that led to the development of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; and in its commitment to and investment in research and evaluation to strengthen quality, improve child outcomes, and reduce the achievement gap.

Research suggests that EL families» socioeconomic status, lack of social connectivity, language barriers, differing cultural perspectives about family engagement in education, and lack of familiarity with U.S. school procedures are all factors that constrain EL families» awareness of school options and opportunities.

Usually it's students lacking in cultural knowledge who have trouble with engagement and understanding; they sometimes struggle to clear hurdles because they don't get some of the countless allusions many of us take for granted.

Along with many of the standard indicators of climate such as positivity, respect, and engagement, are research - proven strategies such as mindfulness, self - regulation, cultural competence, and an understanding of trauma, neuroscience and emotions — these are all important in supporting students and learning.

By strengthening relationships, developing social and emotional skills, using restorative interventions, and increasing cultural awareness, we aim to create a positive climate for learning and address the root causes of suspensions and discipline disparities, leading to greater student engagement and success in school.

He also said school leaders have increased community engagement work, stepped up cultural competency efforts and invested more heavily in programs for students learning English.

In her study of motivational factors that impact student engagement, Kathleen Cushman identified «social learning with others, links to students» own interests, cultural connections, physical activity, relevance to the larger world, competition, an element of choice and sheer curiosity about an intriguing puzzle» (2013, p. 42).

«Schools derive a wide range of benefits from engagement in cultural learning activities and these randomised control trials are part of a wider programme of research to develop a broader understanding of how schools can benefit most,» Taylor said.

However, teacher candidates have few opportunities to challenge their assumptions about writing teaching through their engagement with student writing from a variety of cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds in distinct classroom contexts.

It fundamentally lacks social and cultural relevance for the most disadvantaged children, impacting on their confidence and engagement in learning.

Through an investigation of both informal and institutionally organized interactions, this study analyzes how participation in indigenous, national, and international literacy practices indexes different senses of cultural citizenship (Rosaldo 1997), which, in turn, inform Cham minority children's complex sense of belonging within, and their meaningful intergenerational engagement with, the language and culture of their parents amid Vietnam's post-socialist transformation.

Many students have reported that not being involved in student government activities, sports, extracurricular clubs, and other traditional forms of student involvement affected their self - esteem, cultural identity, and critical thinking, ultimately negatively impacting their engagement as students.

Under Ms. Hill's direction as the district's executive director of family and community engagement, Cleveland schools are in the midst of a cultural shift when it comes to parents.

National PTA's Every Child in Focus is a campaign centered on strengthening family engagement in schools by celebrating important cultural distinctions and achievements, while highlighting solutions to potential educational issues.

In this session with Mesa Public Schools» programs and experience being the backdrop, best practices and learnings about the powerful impact of family and cultural connections on student engagement, achievement and personal success will be explored.

Implementing YALSA's «Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff» in Your Library Location: Colorado Convention Center, Rm 501/502 YALSA's new «Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff» (http://www.ala.org/yalsa/guidelines/yacompetencies) outlines the skills all library staff need to effectively serve teens - from interaction with teens and families to learning environments and experiences, community and family engagement, cultural competency, and outcomes and assessment.

Echoing what Doug Parker said back in March, Kirby noted that the airline was focusing on a «cultural transformation» where the aim is to build «the best employee engagement in the industry» by focusing on improved contracts and profit - sharing with employees as well as getting to a place where employees were proud of where they work.

Most commentators agree that the speed of contemporary arts investment / change within China is unlike anything we have ever witnessed — the building of vast futuristic culture castles across China, the scale of growth in the commercial gallery sector and the growing numbers studying art and design — suggest that an ongoing cultural engagement between Greater Manchester and China during this present period of growth is essential.

Dawoud Bey was selected by the MacArthur Foundation Grants committee for his «expansive approach to photography that creates new spaces of engagement within cultural institutions, making them more meaningful to and representative of the communities in which they are situated.»

Through their engagement with specific architectural forms, the works in the exhibition offer insights into distinct cultural contexts, histories and social struggles.

This innovative collaboration with the city was designed to bring art into the community, activating public engagement with contemporary art through curated exhibitions and programs, and revive underutilized properties in the city of Waltham, supporting the city's long - term goals for economic growth and cultural vibrancy.

The textural fascination of its steel surface, transitioning between the smooth, attenuated areas of the vertical elements and the molten knots of welding at the joints and abdomen, beckons tactile engagement, while our fear of the spider — itself a cocktail of innate, primal drives and cultural conditioning — inevitably flares up in response to its eight - legged form.

Located in the center of the city at Quai des Bergues 15 - 17, the new space will occupy 333 square meters and provide Pace a platform to further strengthen its engagement with the region's cultural institutions, collectors and public audiences.

In appreciation of the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the yeaIn appreciation of the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the yeain the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year.

Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design proposes a fresh look at the internationally recognized designer and examines his work in the Parisian cultural context between the wars to highlight his circle of influential patrons, engagement with the period's foremost artists, and designs for the film industry.

Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art operates in a unique cultural environment and the members of the Collections Fund committee were impressed by the museum's engagement with issues that resonate with the community it serves, such as migration and exile.