So Help Me God: Mike Pence on Faith & Leadership at Olivet
“You don’t have to choose between following Christ and a life of public service.” Vice President Mike Pence spoke to a packed Centennial Chapel, emphasizing the importance of faith in public life. In his address, Pence shared personal stories of his own faith journey, struggles in politics, and lessons in servant leadership. Pence pulled from wisdom shared in his most...
Read MoreStudy Nights
Study Nights These are spaces reserved for studying and learning about the people in the community, getting to know new faces, and recharging. Some particular nights are specifically focused on studying for the LSAT and some faculty will come and guide this as well as Alumni currently in law...
Read MoreMock Trial
Mock Trial The Law and Politics Society biannually participates in a Mock Trial at the Kankakee County Courthouse. The Society serves as the defense to Olivet Nazarene’s Criminal Justice students acting as the prosecution. This allows students a unique opportunity to gain experience with an Honorable Judge from the Courthouse and immerse themselves in court proceedings. Students do...
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Hill We Climb
“…one thing is certain. If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children’s birthright” -Amanda Gorman Last Wednesday, January 20th, shortly following the official beginning of the Biden administration, these powerful words from her poem “The Hill We Climb” were delivered by an Amanda Gorman—a 22-year old Harvard...
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