Inspiring Virtuous Leadership
Eighteen talented students, representing seven institutions, gathered at Olivet for two weeks in May for the Center’s eleventh Law, Justice and Culture Institute. The institutions represented included two new schools—Corban University and the International Theological Seminary (ITS) in South Korea, as well as John Brown University, Ohio Christian University, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, and Wheaton College. Thanks to your generosity, the Center awarded these students a record amount of financial assistance—over...
read moreSix New CCCU Institutions Enter Partnership with the Center
Six new Council for Christian Colleges & Universities institutions have entered into agreement with the Center for Law and Culture, to officially sponsor and endorse the Law, Justice and Culture Institute: Eastern Nazarene College, Nazarene Bible College, Point Loma Nazarene University, Regent University, Southern Nazarene University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. These institutions join 10 others already endorsing the Institute: Biola University, Cornerstone University, Covenant College, John Brown University, Judson University,...
read moreOlivet and Center for Law and Culture Commemorate New Partnership
During a ribbon tying ceremony on Friday, December 7, 2012, Olivet and the Center for Law and Culture formalized a new educational and community service partnership. A gold and scarlet ribbon tied in a bow was a visual reminder of the cooperative relationship that the two entities now share. “We believe the partnership between Olivet and the Center affords a unique opportunity to lead the way in public life,” said Dr. John C. Bowling, University president (pictured, left, with Charles Emmerich). In welcoming the Center to Olivet, he added,...
read moreCharlie Emmerich Pens Article in Olivet: The Magazine
In “A Voice From 1797 Speaks Today,” Professor Charlie Emmerich explores the life and impact of William Wilberforce. Exemplifying the power of courage, wisdom, tenacity and faith in public life, Wilberforce’s story occupies a central place in Olivet’s new legal studies curriculum. Download the article or read it below. —– “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the god of Daniel,” declared King Darius in the sixth century B.C. “For he is the living God,...
read moreOlivet and Center Honor Martin Ozinga III
Along with Olivet’s Weber Leadership Center, the Center for Law and Culture sponsored a luncheon and student forum on November 15 featuring Martin (“Marty”) Ozinga III. At the luncheon, attended by almost 80 community leaders, faculty, staff and students, Professor Charles Emmerich interviewed Mr. Ozinga about the inspirational story of Ozinga Bros., Inc., a highly successful family-owned concrete business entering its fourth generation. “We live in the greatest country on the face of this earth,” said Ozinga. “I’ve traveled...
read moreLausanne Consultation Produces Call to Action
Dr. Susan Emmerich presented the paper “Creation Care as a Ministry of Reconciliation” at the Lausanne Consultation on Creation Care October 29-November 3rd in Jamaica. The Consultation produced a Call to Action with a call for stewards to address “reconciliation” efforts as it pertains to creation care. Read more about The Lausanne Movement and the...
read moreOlivet and the Center Partner to Launch Legal Studies Program
Olivet announces a new partnership with the Center for Law and Culture, a non-profit organization now housed at Olivet that aspires to restore truth in law through educational initiatives in the Judeo-Christian tradition. With Olivet’s newest faculty member Charles J. Emmerich, J.D., LL.M. at the helm, the Center and Olivet are launching a legal studies program that provides training for students desiring to pursue careers in public life, particularly in the fields of law, government and politics. According to Emmerich, founder and executive...
read moreInspiring Virtuous Public Leadership in the Judeo-Christian Tradition
The ninth Law, Justice and Culture Institute, held May 14-25 at Trinity Christian College, attracted 15 talented students representing eight schools. Among these schools were three new institutions—Regent University, Northern Michigan University, and Ripon College. During the last decade, the Center, through its Institute, has educated 130 students from 28 colleges and universities, awarding more than $61,000 in financial assistance. At the conclusion of the two-week Institute, a graduation dinner was attended by more than 75 people. A...
read moreDr. Susan Emmerich Featured in Podcast for Agabus Project
Part one of a two-part podcast with Dr. Susan Emmerich, director of the Center’s Creation Care Program, is now available online through the Agabus Project. In an interview by Lowell Bliss, Emmerich introduces listeners to Tangier Island and outlines the conflict on the island as told in her movie, When Heaven Meets Earth. The Agabus Project is the creation care and environmental missions teaching ministry of Eden Vigil. The podcast is now available here. When Heaven Meets Earth is a continuation of the story of the Tangier...
read moreDr. Susan Emmerich to Lead One-Day Practicum
On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Dr. Susan Emmerich will lead “When Heaven Meets Earth: A Creation Care, Conflict Management and Sustainability Practicum” at Wheaton College, in Wheaton, Illinois. This one-day practicum will explore biblical principles of stewardship and conflict management based on Emmerich’s faith-based stewardship work on Tangier Island shown in her newest film When Heaven Meets Earth: Faith, Environment and the Chesapeake. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to apply these methods and principles...
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