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Person-centred advocacy: Some ethical issues
No full textIn the second of two articles on advocacy for people with dementia Mike Fox with Lesley Wilson considers some of the ethical issues arising from advocacy work within a residential home that was due to close
Disability and the Way of Jesus Holistic Healing in the Gospels and the Church
No full textWhat does healing mean for people with disabilities? Bridging biblical studies, ethics, and disability studies with the work of practitioners, Bethany McKinney Fox examines healing narratives in their biblical and cultural contexts. This theologically grounded and winsomely practical resource helps us more fully understand what Jesus does as he heals and how he points the way for relationships with people with disabilities.Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Foreword by John Swinton -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 Bridging the Gap -- 2 The First Century Context of Jesus the Healer -- 3 Physicians Interpret the Gospels' Healing Narratives -- 4 Honoring the Lived Experience of Disability in the Gospel Healing Narratives -- 5 Pastors Discuss Their Churches' Healing Practices and the Healing Activity of Jesus -- 6 The Seven Marks of Healing in the Way of Jesus -- 7 The Seven Marks of Healing in Action -- Author Index -- Subject Index -- Scripture Index -- Praise for Disability and the Way of Jesus -- About the Author -- More Titles from InterVarsity PressWhat does healing mean for people with disabilities? Bridging biblical studies, ethics, and disability studies with the work of practitioners, Bethany McKinney Fox examines healing narratives in their biblical and cultural contexts. This theologically grounded and winsomely practical resource helps us more fully understand what Jesus does as he heals and how he points the way for relationships with people with disabilities.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, YYYY. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries
Kara Gust interviews prolific author and poet, retired Michigan State University Professor Hugh B. Fox
No full textProlific author and poet, retired Michigan State University Professor Hugh B. Fox talks about his early family life in Chicago and his writing career. Fox explains how he became acquainted with theater, music, and ballet at a young age and how he was forced into medical school, but later abandoned it to pursue the liberal arts and writing. Fox talks about his many interests including archeology, and his treatise on author and friend Charles Bukowski. Fox is interviewed by Kara Gust for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series
Bethany Church
No full textGround breaking.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/nwym_photos/2712/thumbnail.jp
Ralph Beebe
No full textDr. Ralph Beebe is a Quaker historian who has been associated with Newberg, George Fox College/University for many years. He is the author of several books that depict the history of Oregon Yearly Meeting and George College. Ralph Beebe is a strong pacifist, taking part in the Civil Rights movement and non-violent protests against the Vietnam war. Beebe holds and AB from GFU an MEd from Linfield, MA and PhD from Uof O. Taught high school history for 17years then 35 years at GFU now a professor emeritus. Beebe is the author of 8 books with more in the works. One of Beebe\u27s works was a 100 year history of George Fox University published for the 100 year anniversary of the college in 1991.https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/noteable_individuals/1069/thumbnail.jp
Preparation of Fox Valley Technical College faculty for multicultural education
No full textIncludes bibliographical references.The purpose of this study was to determine the level of preparedness of Fox Valley Technical College faculty for multicultural education. The demographics of the district population were changing rapidly, and faculty must be prepared to meet the needs of multicultural students. A survey was administered to full- and part-time faculty of Fox Valley Technical College. The survey was intended to collect data about levels of education and experience, perceived training needs, level of comfort with multicultural education and level of interest in further training. The data gathered was analyzed to determine the need for future training, training subjects, and the training formats preferred by faculty. The results of this research provide a basis on which to build future professional growth training at Fox Valley Technical College. The training for faculty will ensure higher success for both faculty and students
Faith, Learning, and Success in Mennonite High Schools: What’s Working at Bethany Christian High School?
No full textThe story about Bethany Christian High School (BCHS) was written based on the perceptions and representations of what the participants said related to what was working and why. Every effort was made to portray the perspectives of those interviewed to get an accurate picture of what BCHS was doing to help students be successful, engaged in school, and develop a faith
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