An Article That Refers to Valpo's Plan to Discontinue Its Theology Programs
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2d ago
David Masciotra recently wrote an article for Salon that refers to the recent decision of the Valpo administration to begin the process of discontinuing several academic programs at the university, including theology. David is an alumnus of Valpo. You can read his article here: https://www.salon.com/2024/03/16/ignorance-and-democracy-capitalisms-long-against-higher-education ..read more
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Petition to Preserve Theology at Valparaiso University
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3w ago
Students at Valpo have started a petition that calls upon Valpo's administrators to stop their plan to discontinue the theology programs at the university. If you would like to sign the petition, go here ..read more
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Proposal to Discontinue Several Programs at Valpo (Including Theology)
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3w ago
This morning I learned that several programs at my university are now slated for discontinuance. Included in the proposal are all theology programs. Also included are foreign languages, music, and other programs in the humanities and the sciences. To see the list of programs slated for discontinuance, go here. Many faculty who teach in these programs will likely have their positions cut. Here is the letter that I received this morning from the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences: Dear Members of the Department of Philosophy and Theology,   I write to inform you that the Theology ..read more
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Fundamental Theology - Second Edition
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1M ago
I'm pleased to announce that my new book on fundamental theology was published today. While technically it is a second edition, no paragraph from the first version has been left unchanged. I also added a few new chapters. To learn more about the book, go here ..read more
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Rev. Arthur Simon+
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4M ago
Longtime family friend Rev. Arthur ("Art") Simon died on November 14, 2023. To read an official announcement, go here. Art's father and my grandfather were colleagues in ministry, serving as fellow Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastors in Oregon. Art, his brother Paul (not the famous songwriter/singer but the famous US senator from Illinois, who was also a one-time presidential candidate), my uncle Bob, and my dad were friends when they were active in the LCMS's youth organization, the Walther League. Art wrote briefly about his friendship with my dad in the opening chapter of one of his ..read more
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Crossings Table Talk about Atheism
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5M ago
On Tuesday, Nov 28, at 1pm (Central Standard Time), I will be leading an online Crossings "Table Talk" discussion about atheism, based on a chapter from my upcoming book, Fundamental Theology , 2nd ed. (Bloomsbury, 2024).  For an introductory "trailer" for this Table Talk, go here. This talk is free, but you must pre-register with Cathy Lessmann via email. After registering, you will receive an invitation to join our Zoom-based Crossings Table Talk.  To register, go here ..read more
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The Beauty of Dusk
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5M ago
On the morning of Christmas Eve 2018, after getting out of the shower, I couldn't see very well. The vision in my right eye was clouded by large blind spots, scattered gray areas, splotches of nothingness. I initially thought I was suffering from an optic migraine, which I have experienced several times throughout my life. But the blind spots didn't go away. During that night's Christmas Eve service, all I could do was to keep wondering, "Why can't I see out of my right eye? What has happened? Lord, why this blindness?" Needless to say, my Christmas that year was a bit more anxious than normal ..read more
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Rev. Dr. Hans G. Spalteholz+
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1y ago
It is with deep sadness, tempered by faith and hope in the risen Christ, that I announce the death of my dear friend, mentor, and colleague, Professor Hans G. Spalteholz. After a brief illness, he died very peacefully last night in his living room. He was 92 years old.  I am grateful that I was able to speak with him last weekend before he had to be more heavily sedated during this past week. I am also grateful that his suffering has now ended and that he has entered that perfect peace prepared and granted by the risen and glorified Christ.  I will say more about him at his memoria ..read more
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A New Republic Article on the Controversy at Valparaiso University
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1y ago
David Masciotra, a Valpo alumnus who writes for The New Republic, has published an article in the current issue of that national magazine: "A Georgia O’Keeffe Painting and the Battle for the Soul of a Liberal Arts College."   The article is given prominence at the top left corner of the homepage of the online version of the magazine: https://newrepublic.com/ In my judgment, Mr. Masciotra frames the issues in precisely the right way.  "What is the purpose of studying at a university beyond job training? How can schools like Valparaiso, which emphasize learning outside of vocation ..read more
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A New York Times Article on the Valpo Controversy
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1y ago
The New York Times published an article today on the decision of Valparaiso University's board of directors to deaccession three paintings from the university's Brauer Museum. The article contains a link to the letter I wrote, opposing this decision. This letter was signed by more than 90 current and former Valparaiso University faculty members (75 current ones; 17 former ones; and two staff members who work at the Brauer). I'm grateful for the service and leadership of John Ruff and Dick Brauer, who are dear friends and valued colleagues! Stop the sale! To read the NYT article, go here ..read more
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