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
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...
Read MoreInside 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...
Read MoreInspiring 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...
Read MoreDistinguished 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...
Read More2015 Creation Care Scholars Inspired by Center’s Ground-Breaking Film
A generous grant from the Hoghton Family Charitable Trust enabled Dr. Susan Emmerich to conduct the Creation Care Practicum on May 16 in conjunction with the 2015 Law, Justice, and Culture Institute. The one-day course gave students a biblical view of stewardship as it relates to God’s created order. This pioneering faith-based approach to creation care is documented in the Center’s...
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