Is “Leftism” the Primary Cause of the “Beast”?
Responds to Jack Crabtree's paper, "How to Follow Jesus When You Cannot Kill the Beast" (Summer Institute 2013), by analyzing the meaning of "Leftism."
The Second Thoughts of John the Baptist
Finds encouragement in John the Baptist's questioning whether Jesus is the Messiah.
Fear and Education
Describes how emotions affect learning and offers four truths that should guide teachers and students in the classroom.
What Is Art For?
Discusses art as a vehicle for accomplishing God's purposes.
Proof
Discusses the definition of 'proof' and compares the validity of everyday experience with mathematical proof.
The True Story of Christmas
Tells the Christmas story as the Bible, rather than traditional Christianity, presents it.
Return to Rome
Notes similarities between modern America and first-century Rome where the Christian movement thrived.
Religious and Intellectual Commitments
Responds to Jack Crabtree's paper, "How to Follow Jesus When You Cannot Kill the Beast" (Summer Institute 2013), by looking at factors that affect how people commit to their beliefs.
Clues of Religious Commitment
Describes behaviors that indicate a person's religious (rather than intellectual) commitment to beliefs.
Three Disciplines of Dialogue (2013 Student Graduation Talks)
Discusses three disciplines of dialog that the class of 2013 came to value during their four years together.
We Have Met the Beast, and He is Us
Responds to Jack Crabtree's paper, "How to Follow Jesus When You Cannot Kill the Beast" (Summer Institute 2013), by examining how all human beings are hostile to God. (PDF)
How to Follow Jesus When You Cannot Kill the Beast
Explores what it will look like to exist as a follower of Jesus in the emerging hostile society and how believers can prepare for such a future. (PDF)
Against Fictions
Encourages Gutenberg graduates to commit themselves to fighting what is false.
A Dialog on Education: A Socratic Approach to Choosing the Right College
Discusses the nature of education by using a fictional conversation between friends.
Common Sense for a Postmodern Age
Discusses the nature of knowledge and the project of philosopher Thomas Reid.
Not All Great Books Colleges Are Alike
Describes what distinguishes Gutenberg College's education from other "great books" colleges.
Dismissed
Responds to the growing cultural trend of dismissing Christians and their beliefs as irrational and bigoted.
Computer Passion and a Gutenberg Education
Reflects on the education received at Gutenberg College and the impact on the author’s life.
Gutenberg College and the Important Things in Life
Describes the author’s own experience to support the position that studying the liberal arts helps one to understand oneself.
The Future of Higher Education
Describes the upheaval in higher education and speculates on its future.