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The Center at a Glance

The Center at a Glance

Check out the 3 “M’s” that highlight the work of the Center for Law and Culture:
– Motto
– Mission
– Method

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First and Foremost

First and Foremost

As we reflect on the last month within the nation, one identifiable issue that seems to be permeating multiple aspects of society is the question of First Amendment protections and limitations. Ironically, (or perhaps luckily) Dr. Emmerich decided to tackle that very issue in this particular semester through his class First Amendment and American Democracy at ONU. The class has been going...

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Inside the Classroom

Inside the Classroom

As founder of The Center for Law and Culture, it has been Dr. Emmerich’s dream to influence the young and old alike to have an understanding of and appreciation for the legal processes and statutes deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian values. One way this is accomplished is through Dr. Emmerich’s commitment to teach two courses each semester for Olivet students on various legally driven...

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A More Perfect Union

A More Perfect Union

Constitutional Heritage Week was upon us two weeks ago. For Olivet’s Law and Politics Society, that meant hosting an event in order to help the student body prepare themselves for the November election. LPS provided help both with initial voter registration as well as navigating the various state request forms for voting by mail or absentee. According to a study reiterated by NPR...

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Inspiring Virtuous Leadership in 2015: Center Sponsors Twelfth Institute

Inspiring Virtuous Leadership in 2015: Center Sponsors Twelfth Institute

Fifteen talented students, representing seven institutions, gathered at Olivet Nazarene University for two weeks in May for the Center’s twelfth Law, Justice, and Culture Institute.  The institutions represented included three new schools – Eastern Nazarene College, South Dakota State University, and the United States Military Academy – as well as Judson University, Olivet Nazarene...

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Distinguished Law Professor Promotes Sanctity of Human Life at 2015 Institute

Distinguished Law Professor Promotes Sanctity of Human Life at 2015 Institute

As part of the 2015 Law, Justice, and Culture Institute, Dr. Morse Tan, professor of law at Northern Illinois University, spoke to students on a Christian view of bioethics. Dr. Tan is known for his eloquent and passionate defense of the sanctity of human life, making him an exceptional voice in his field. Institute students listened intently as Dr. Tan discussed how landmark legal decisions...

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