Stories from the Front

Safe Space for Free Speech

Tat-siong Benny Liew
Class of 1956 Professor in New Testament Studies
College of the Holy Cross

The University of Chicago made news recently because of a letter sent by its Dean of Students to inform its incoming class of freshmen that the University, given its commitment to “freedom of inquiry. Read more →

Knowing Better

Nancy Lynne Westfield
Associate Professor of Religious Education
Drew Theological School

Have you ever thought you knew something, only to discover, with the passing of time and the acquisition of experience, that there was more depth, breath, and nuance to the idea or situation than you had previously thought? Or Read more →

The borders of our classroom

Cláudio Carvalhaes
Associate Professor
Union Theological Seminary

I am starting a new job at Union Theological Seminary in New York city. It is a joy beyond measure for me. As we know well, when we start a new job, our new position comes with lots of expectations, insecurities, hopes, and.. Read more →