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 concerning this election, “…[m]illennials and some members of Gen Z...
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 subjects. For this semester in particular, Dr. Emmerich chose to offer...
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 strong now for a few weeks, and, as always, Dr. Emmerich stresses the...
Check out the 3 “M’s” that highlight the work of the Center for Law and Culture:
– Motto
– Mission
– Method
The Center for Law and Culture achieves its mission to recover the traditional Judeo-Christian understanding that law is based on a moral order grounded in God’s authority as Creator through educational initiatives designed to inspire students and concerned citizens to serve God faithfully in the fields of law, government, and politics.
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The Law, Justice and Culture Institute inspires students to formulate a vibrant, biblical view of public engagement in law, government, and politics. Held annually from mid-to-late May at Olivet Nazarene University (Chicagoland), it is an exciting academic experience leading to three-hours of college credit.
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The principal goal of the Creation Care Program is to educate citizens and communities concerning their moral and legal obligations to be good stewards of God’s creation. The program conducts research, produces resources, and hosts seminars promoting creation care and the peaceful resolution of conflicts between environmentalists and local communities.
Read moreThe Center for Law and Culture achieves its mission to recover the traditional Judeo-Christian understanding that law is based on a moral order grounded in God’s authority as Creator through educational initiatives designed to inspire students and concerned citizens to serve God faithfully in the fields of law, government, and politics.
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