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Dr. Will Inboden, Professor and Director of the Alexander Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida & Peterson Senior Fellow, Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
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The Evolution of Archery in Medieval Britain
Full text linkArchery presented a dilemma for the knights and nobility of the Medieval Ages: it effectively dispatched one’s enemy from a distance without the need for hand-to-hand combat, but this very effectiveness made those in the higher classes reluctant to accept its use. Arrows or crossbow bolts could penetrate the expensive armor of knights and were a particular danger to horses, the symbol of knights’ social and military superiority; furthermore, knights or nobles could be killed by a common archer with no chance to retaliate. In light of this context, this poster provides an overview of the three main types of bows used in medieval Britain (the simple bow, crossbow, and longbow) and discusses a timeline of the longbow as well as common equipment that was used to practice archery.
Course: ENG 412, Medieval Literature (Dr. Aaron Housholder)https://pillars.taylor.edu/medieval-lit-spring2024/1001/thumbnail.jp
Kantian Reason & Epistemic Humility
Full text linkImmanuel Kant continues to be one of the most influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. His thought shapes much of contemporary culture and has dramatically influenced Christian philosophy and theology. While some of this influence is beneficial, there are components of Kantian thought – especially as it pertains to the capabilities of human reason to arrive at true knowledge of God – that are decidedly problematic. In this paper, two different readings on Kant’s work on this subject are presented, followed by a brief overview of key insights and shortcomings. The final section charts a positive way forward for the Christian thinker, incorporating the insights of Kantian thought, while avoiding its pitfalls
Harvest Workers Ministry: Creating Passionate Life-Long Disciples by Nurturing Faith Development and Individual Callings of Adolescents
Full text link“6 out of 10 twentysomethings who were involved in church during their teen years will fail to maintain their active spirituality during their years of adulthood” (Robbins 17). Even the majority of adolescents involved in the church eventually separate from their faith and faith community. David Kinnaman, the president of Barna Group, explains that more than 50 percent of teenagers and young adults who are not committed Christians report that their former faith community (e.g., church, parish, etc.) did not help them understand their purpose and view their gifts and passions as part of God’s calling (159). The separation of these adolescents from their faith and faith community is connected to the church’s lost emphasis on helping these individuals find purpose and calling in their lives. Calling is the biblical idea of God “summoning people by his Word and laying hold of them by his power to participate in benefits of his gracious redemptive purposes” (Packer 151). Calling is a critical aspect of participating in the faith and works of God. Paul J Wadell and Charles R. Pinches, professors of religious studies, explain that living a called, purposeful life leads to genuine fulfillment, happiness, and peace. In contrast, a life without calling is desperate, shallow, and empty (14). Adolescents must be given purpose and calling for the longevity of their faith and the fulfillment of their lives. This paper explains a philosophy and strategy for developing a student ministry team for high school students in the church, which nurtures the individual callings of adolescents to maintain their faith after their teenage years. The audience for this paper is adults in the church who wish to partner with and equip adolescents to become mature, passionate disciples of Christ.This section of the paper will introduce the need for Harvest Workers Ministry, explain the ministry’s structure, describe a candidate for this ministry, and the personal interest of this ministry. William Frankena’s Model Figure 1 Harvest Workers Ministry will continue to be fleshed out in the implementation of William Frankena’s educational model depicted in Figure 1. William Frankena was an American philosopher, who created an educational model which Christian educators adapted for general Christian educational theory and practice (Stevens 302–303). Frankena’s model is made up of five boxes of consistent and logical reasoning for the philosophy and practices of an educational model. Box A states the ultimate purpose of humankind which provides unity to the rest of the four boxes. Box B provides the premises (e.g., human nature, life, and the world) which inform the philosophy of a ministry. Box C integrates Box A and B to refer to the results, profiles, or excellencies the educational model is designed to produce. Box D describes the processes that produce the result the educational model is working to produce. Last, Box E is the culmination of the previous four boxes and provides the specific educational strategy to accomplish the goals and objectives of the educational model (Newton, “Philosophy of Christian Education” 535). Harvest Workers Ministry has adapted Frankena’s model and utilized it to describe what is believed about Harvest Workers Ministry and the rationale for our approach to ministry (Glassford 537)
Examining the Aggregate Economic Impacts of Criminal Record Expungement in Marion County, Indiana
Full text linkThis article investigates the individual economic effects of criminal record expungement identified in a previous article as they appear in the aggregate, particularly rates of unemployment and wages. As interest around the effects of overincarceration increases, criminal record expungement offers a possible solution to the economic woes faced by justice-involved individuals. To that end, this article examines unemployment rates and per capita personal income in Marion County, Indiana, where implementation of the state of Indiana’s criminal record expungement statute has been exceptionally effective. After an analysis, we find that criminal record expungement bears only a light or unclear causal relationship to Marion County’s unemployment rates, while it likely bears a mild causal relationship to Marion County’s wages or per capita personal income. We also include recommendations for local leaders seeking to harness the benefits of expungement for their communities
Full Issue 2024 (Volume 2)
Full text linkThis open-access journal endeavors to showcase the excellent academic inquiry of Taylor University students. The content within this issue represents multiple academic disciplines within the humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences, and demonstrates the “Light and Faith” mentality that is so central Taylor University’s educational philosophy. We are grateful to all who submitted articles, our faculty reviewers, and the editorial board.
For the first time, Lux et Fides contains both Research Briefs and articles. Research Briefs are abstract-length summaries of grant-funded faculty-mentored student research projects conducted during the summer of 2023 and allow students to articulate to our learning community the research being done on campus
Whole Genome Sequencing of the Whipple Azalea Garden
Full text linkTaylor University houses a large collection of North American azaleas. Deciduous azalea species, like those found on campus, are vastly understudied. This project aims to provide publicly available genomic data which will be used to study the genetic basis behind their physical characteristics and their relatedness to other species
Reading the Bible to Meet Jesus: Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching
Full text linkReading the Bible to Meet Jesus, part of the Sacred Roots Spiritual Classics series, is a refreshed English version and study guide for the ancient work Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, written by early church leader Irenaeus of Lyons. Irenaeus captures a sense of the epic scope of God’s plans being worked out in history, culminating in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Irenaeus interacts deeply with Scripture to show how this grand story of God’s activity and presence is demonstrated throughout the Bible. The study guide materials include introductions and discussion questions for each chapter. The questions promote exploration of ancient and modern church experience, engagement with core Christian beliefs and ideas, attention to values and spiritual growth, suggested responses of worship and obedience, and the formation of new habits to integrate into readers’ lives. Readers will find Irenaeus’s enthusiasm for Scripture and the God of Scripture contagious.https://pillars.taylor.edu/spiritualclassics/1010/thumbnail.jp