Globalizing Theology: Belief and Practice in an Era of World Christianity, edited by Craig Ott and Harold A. Netland

Reviewed by Robert Sivigny, University Librarian

Given the fact that most Christians today live in the non-Western world, what implications does this have for the Church and its theological task? This is the central focus of… ...continue reading...

Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe
Reviewed by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian

Things Fall Apart (1958) is a magnificent novel. Like all great writers, Chinua Achebe is at once compassionate and detached, and his story is both intensely local and universal. One of the great strengths of the novel is its refusal to do the… ...continue reading...

Reviewed by Leanne Hillery, Assistant Librarian

The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas L. Friedman

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is Thomas Friedman’s chronicle of the changes taking place in science and technology that have, in essence, flattened the world. By “flat,”… ...continue reading...

Written by Dorothy Hargett, Supervisor of Access Services

The Library is currently participating with SIFE in the “Let’s Can Hunger” initiative, which is sponsored by Campbell’s Soup Company and SIFE Headquarters. SIFE is partnering with Operation Blessing on this project, and one of its goals is to collect the $11,000 needed to build a… ...continue reading...

Written by Dorothy Hargett, Access Services Supervisor

Congratulations to Heather Brennan, who completed the 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2009. Heather completed the 26.2 mile race in Arlington, Virginia in 4:51:56.

Heather Brennan is new this year to the Library Circulation department. She brings a beautiful smile, excitement, and excellent customer service… ...continue reading...