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In the Shadow of Justice: How the Mythos of the Batman Balances Major Ethical Theories and Demonstrates the Pursuit of Ideal Justice
No full textFor more than eighty years, the Batman character has exhibited a unique synthesis of major theories of Justice, and through his experiences as a vigilante, exemplified the pursuit of the ideal virtue of Justice. Because virtue requires a lived example to be understood, Batman is one of the foundational stories fulfilling this need for one of America’s prominent pillars. Within the horror of Gotham City–a corrupt, fictional society–Batman’s actions as a vigilante, walking a tightrope to maintain morality even above the law might not only be justified, but necessary. The Batman’s nature, balancing ethical theories and maintaining hope in the dark, encourages seeking ideal Justice even as perfection lies permanently out of reach due to human fallibility, while the sidelines of his narrative–characters, situations, and moral codes–showcase the scale of Justice from ideal good to chaotic evil to illustrate how close to the ideal society and individuals should seek to fall. Rather than condemning the questionable means of this major pop-culture figure, this paper identifies the justification of his actions by his intentions, and supports his relevance in a society grappling for perfect Justice
Mentorship as Experienced by Black Woman in STEM at Predominantly White Institutions
No full textBlack female college students have experienced a marginalized history in STEM higher education. Although students associated with this identity are enrolling and earning college degrees at historic rates, there is a gap in the resources available, especially at predominantly white institutions (PWIs), for these students once they reach collegiate level. The goal of this study is to examine the role of mentorship in the lived experiences of Black women STEM students at PWIs. I used interpretive phenomenological analysis on transcribed interviews to examine psychological patterns, and then I carefully analyzed the phenomenon of being mentored. Through the analysis, I sought to understand whether mentorship existed, how they obtained it, and the influence it has on their overall experiences. Prior literature demonstrates how beneficial mentorship is in the success of a student’s collegiate career, especially with intersectional marginalized identities. In this thesis, I characterize the phenomenon of being mentored as experienced by Black female STEM students at PWIs, and I generated four overarching themes. The findings illustrate the following themes: (1) Navigating college environments with substantial pressure, (2) Experiencing marginalization in direct and indirect ways as Black women, (3) Taking charge in creating an active community, and (4) Claiming their rightful place in their STEM discipline. Through the insights from this research, I aim to cultivate individual and institutional strategies by which Black women can feel supported through mentorship. Considering the ubiquitous and covert narratives of Black women’s expectations of how they experience mentorship in STEM at their predominantly white institutions may provide greater insight into how to promote well-being and belonging for this population. These findings can help STEM departments in higher education implement opportunities for students to obtain mentoring positions and promote cross-racial and cross-gender allyship within mentoring and academic collaboration
Trends in Higher Education: Transforming Learning and Shaping the Future
Full text linkHigher education is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and evolving workforce demands. This paper explores key trends shaping the future of higher education, including diversity and inclusion, the rise of non- traditional students, mental health awareness, artificial intelligence (AI), and experiential learning. Drawing from scholarly research, the study examines the impact of these trends on institutional policies, student success, and the broader educational landscape. Ethical considerations and best practices for adapting to these changes are also discussed
Shepherding an Anxious Church Keynote 1
No full textThis keynote presentation was a session from the 2025 Shepherding Conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Shepherding an Anxious Church Keynote 3
No full textThis keynote presentation was a session from the 2025 Shepherding Conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Empty Church: Why People Don’t Come and What to Do About It
No full textThis presentation was a session from the 2025 Shepherding Conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University
Christian Bioethics and the End of Life
No full textDr. Christopher Tollefsen discuses bioethics issues with a Harding University CFIT and Health Science class as part of the Healthcare Ethics and Human Dignity Rights, Liberty and The Way of Medicine event
