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Sigma Gamma Epsilon chapter and student awards for academic year 2024–2025
Full text linkThe Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE) encourages efforts to broaden the education and impact of its members through community outreach. In Academic Year 2024–2025, seven (7) awards were given at the chapter level: The Chapter Service Award to Gamma Sigma, Gamma Chi, and Epsilon Sigma; and The James C. Walters Quality Chapter Award to Gamma Sigma, Gamma Chi, Epsilon Sigma, and Theta Beta. Individual merit was recognized through the W. A. Tarr awards given to thirty-two members by their respective chapters. Two awards, the Austin A. Sartin and Charles J. Mankin Outstanding Poster Awards, were given to two students for merit in scientific communication at the 36th Annual SGE Student Poster Session at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Anaheim, California, on September 24, 2024
Different Stories, Different Genres, Different Gods
No full textWe typically talk of “God” as though the Bible speaks of one — and only one — deity. However, a close reading of various biblical texts reveals that instead of a singular character called “God,” we find several different characters who go by that appellation. Those respective characteristics are at times so incompatible as to depict separate gods, each with a unique character in its own righ
Religious Bodies Crime Control Strategies in Lagos Slums, Nigeria
Full text linkIn Lagos\u27 slum areas, where crime and social instability are rampant, religious bodies are uniquely positioned to influence positive change. This study adopted a qualitative, cross-sectional approach, guided by social disorganisation and stakeholder theories, to examine their impact. Purposive sampling was used to select 61 participants for in-depth interviews and key informant interviews. Findings indicate that religious bodies primarily engage youth through sermons and occasional events but lack structured crime control mechanisms. Key challenges include community resistance, limited police collaboration, resource constraints, and threats from violent youth. Furthermore, doctrinal concerns and fear of backlash hinder interfaith collaboration, with some leaders prioritising internal cohesion over external partnerships. The study recommends formal partnerships with the Nigerian police, proactive crime control strategies, structured evaluation mechanisms, efficient resource mobilisation, and enhanced interfaith cooperation to foster a more coordinated approach
Increasing annual rainfall as recorded at five weather stations in the Cedar River watershed and adjacent, Eastern Iowa
Full text linkMonthly and annual rainfall totals were examined from five weather stations in and near the Cedar River watershed in eastern Iowa. The basin has headwaters in southern Minnesota and trends northwest to southeast across the eastern part of the state. Graphical presentation highlights noisy signals within these, with annual values showing increase of about 4 to 7 inches over the most recent 100 years. This information is presented without reference to correlation with broader climate signals to inform residents and policy makers of the increasing trend. Monthly totals show consistent increase April and June, with lesser increases in May, July, August and October. Cold months November through March contribute little to the increase, and September shows a slight to moderate decrease. In general, monthly series showed more noise beginning in the early 1950s. No direct connection to broader climate drivers is implied
Benedict\u27s Gospel Vision: Chapters 36 and 53 of The Rule of St Benedict
Full text linkThis is a comparison exegesis of the Rule of Benedict’s Chapters 36 and 53 with Chapters 69-70 and 79 in the Rule of the Master. Chapters 36, “The Sick Brothers,” and 53, “The Reception of Guests,” demonstrate how the central themes of caritas, service, and hospitality are present in the RB, as the sick person and the guest are to be treated and received as if they are Christ. The kindness and compassion with which the vulnerable person is to be tended exemplifies Benedict’s vision of the Gospel as seen throughout his rule and greatly contrasts with the Rule of the Master
From Cappadocia to Baden: the Development of the Theology of Relation from the Cappadocian Fathers to the 20th Century Systematicians
Full text linkThis piece discusses the continuity in theology from Athanasius to the Cappadocian Fathers and from the Cappadocian Fathers to modern Systematicians. Firstly, it testifies that neo-Nicene theology was in line with the theology of the Nicenes. Secondly it testifies to a continuity in the foundational memes of neo-Nicene theology through the centuries all the way to 20th century Systematicians
