While watching a presentation this week, I was informed that college education is increasingly being viewed as a commodity rather than a differentiated product. “A what?” you say? That was my reaction, too. So I found this helpful article—“Commodities Versus Differentiated Products”—and it got me thinking again about what we’re doing here at Bethlehem College […]
I’m in Washington, DC as I write this letter. Being here is a vivid reminder of the absolute sovereignty of God over all things. All around me are the buildings and people and leaders of the most powerful nation in modern history. The decisions that are made within these very impressive buildings have repercussions that […]
Bethlehem College & Seminary 2017 Commencement Ceremony Chancellor John Piper | Commencement Address College Graduate Daniel Simmons | Student Testimony Seminary Graduate Gregory Morse | Student Testimony Associate Professor Jason Meyer | Commencement Charge Full Ceremony
Dear Friends, my prayer letter this week is a bit of a departure from the normal prayer letter. This one is more personal and is a reflection on the meaning of Memorial Day. Surprisingly, Memorial Day has become somewhat controversial. There are those on the Religious Left who disapprove of this day because it celebrates […]
I left commencement in 2016 with strong desires for a lot of good things: more schooling, more opportunities to teach, and more involvement in my local church. It says a lot about Bethlehem College & Seminary that at the conclusion of one degree I was jealous to start another. What I was not considering– new […]
Bethlehem College & Seminary alum Courtney Friesen is the recipient of The Paul J. Achtemeier Award for New Testament Scholarship by the Society of Biblical Literature. The 2017 Paul J. Achtemeier Award for New Testament Scholarship has been awarded to Courtney Friesen (Assistant Professor of Classics, University of Arizona) for his paper entitled, “Gluttony and […]
The dust swirled in elegant plumes from the dry fields but seldom caught my eye. What startles the western observer in Ethiopia? Bright eyes, faces, hands of greeting, and a flash of grinning teeth. The people draw the eye like a flashing lure draws the fish. Is it the fact that they are all out […]
We’ve been wondering for years: “is the increase in online retailing going to cause physical stores to go out of business?” Well, the Wall Street Journal says, yes, “Brick and Mortar Stores are Shuttering at a Record Pace.” 2,880 retail locations have announced closings this year, which is “more than twice as many closings as […]
You’ve probably heard the term “publish or perish” used to describe the working environment for many higher education academics. The idea is that unless faculty members are actively publishing books and articles on a regular basis, their value to the college or university is diminished to the point where they might lose their jobs. This […]
High School Students: They’re Selling Your Personal Information (Bethlehem isn’t buying) I read an article this week by Jeffrey Selingo that gave a fascinating glimpse into the world of admissions and college recruiting: “The Evolution of Data Targeting Prospective College Students.” College is a big business, like, half a trillion dollars big. The primary source […]