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    Alumnus One of Eleven Master Penmen in World

    Jake Weidmann shares thoughts on art and faith

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Jake Weidmann (’08) is one of 11 master penmen in the world. After apprenticing under the White House calligrapher for one year and...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Report From the 2012 Ecuador Business Intensive

    Steve Rundle — 

    I’m delighted to report that the 2012 Summer Business Intensive in Quito Ecuador was a resounding success! Students from three universities...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Religion in America

    Erik Thoennes — 

    The recent statistics released by The Pew Forum on Religious & Public Life showing a decline among Americans who consider themselves religious are sure to alarm many concerned about the spiritual state of the nation. For evangelicals, the most potentially jarring of these statistics shows that for the first time in its history the United States does not have a Protestant majority. The study found that about 20% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation, an increase from 15% in the last five years. The sobering reality in all this for evangelicals is that, although our churches continue to grow, our evangelistic effectiveness has significantly lagged behind the US population growth. This study is a clear challenge to evangelicals to live up to our name and proclaim the good news in a culture where we can no longer assume common theological foundations. Evangelical Christians have to learn to preach the gospel in a culture where we are no longer part of the Protestant majority. This is not necessarily a bad thing though. A few observations about the data shows that the picture is not as bleak as it may seem.

  • ŷַ Magazine

    In Print: Fall 2012

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith, by Larry Osborne (’74, M.A. ’78, D.Min. ’86),...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    The Benefits of Disciplines of Abstinence

    Michelle Barnewall — 

    In The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard identifies what he calls “disciplines of engagement” and “disciplines of abstinence.” Examples of...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַns Up Close: Fall 2012

    Mike Erre (M.A. '04), Pastor and author

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Since graduating from ŷַ’s Talbot School of Theology in 2004 with an M.A. in philosophy of religion and ethics, Mike Erre has become an...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Where Are They Now?: Fall 2012

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Alan Hamilton’s (’83, M.Div. ’87) love for engaging the local community has led him to “great and exciting work” as the executive director of the...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Alumni Files: Fall 2012

    What I Love About Send-Offs

    Rick Bee — 

    For the alumni and parent relations departments, the summer months were filled with alumni chapter meetings, Student Send-Offs and numerous other...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Get to Know: Fall 2012

    Doretha O'Quinn, world-traveling culture-crosser

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Doretha O’Quinn is here to help burst the so-called “ŷַ bubble.” As vice provost of multi-ethnic and cross-cultural engagement, part of O’Quinn’...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    'Year of Proclamation' Resources

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    To honor ŷַ’s evangelistic heritage and renew our commitment to the Great Commission, ŷַ has dedicated the 2012–13 school year to the theme...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    What the 'God Particle' Says About God

    William Lane Craig — 

    In July, scientists announced the long-awaited discovery of what appears to be the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle The New York Times called “...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    How are U.S. Presidential Elections Changing?

    Scott Waller — 

    With the 2012 U.S. presidential election mere days away, many Americans are being bombarded by campaign mailings, attack ads, social me- dia...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Spread the Good News

    The gospel must still be shared with words. Six ways to get the conversation started.

    Brett McCracken — 

    These days, the word “evangelical” is more likely to bring to mind images of political rallies and music festivals than it does images of preaching...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    What Ken Built

    In June, ŷַ lost Ken Bascom, a ŷַ fixture who played a central role in the development of the campus over the past 40 years

    Jason Newell — 

    One of the most recognizable architectural features on ŷַ’s campus is the large circular beacon that glows brightlyatop the library...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Design in the Desert

    Jason Newell — 

    From the moment the email invitation landed in Christine Fuchs’ inbox last fall, she knew she was in for something special. Would she, it asked,...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    No Car? No Problem

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Life can be rough for a vehicle-deprived student. If you were among the carless crowd in college, you may remember the drill: walking to the...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַ Supporters Set Giving Record

    Donors gave $26 million last year, the highest in ŷַ's history

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    ŷַ’s supporters made history last year by giving more than $26 million to the university — ŷַ’s highest-ever fundraising total in...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    'Under the Shadow'

    Professor's monumental oratorio features Pacific Symphony Orchestra

    Betsi L. Freeman — 

    Last spring’s performance of professor Robert Denham’s oratorio Under The Shadow evoked emotional response and thoughtful discussions for audience...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַn Races at the Olympics

    Amy Atkinson ('11) breaks track record for Guam

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    InAugust, ŷַ’s own “golden girl” Amy Atkinson (’11) got to experience something many athletes only dream about — competing on the world stage...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַ Files Federal Lawsuit Over Religious Freedom

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    ŷַ filed a federal lawsuit in August to challenge a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires faith- based employers...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    ŷַ's Bizarre Letterman Appearance

    'This is like every class I ever took at ŷַ!'

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    File this under “Top 10 Strangest Moments in ŷַ History.” On June 28, comedian David Letterman gave viewers a “huh?” moment when he opened his...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Did Jesus Have a Wife?

    ŷַns respond to discovery of papyrus fragment

    ŷַ Magazine Staff — 

    Harvard Divinity School professor Karen King created a stir in September when she unveiled the discovery of an ancient Coptic manuscript...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Good Works are a Means, Not an End

    President's Perspective

    Barry Corey — 

    I sat at a breakfast table a few months ago overlooking lower Central Park in Manhattan. Across the table was Lamar Vest, president of the American...

  • ŷַ Magazine

    Year of Proclamation

    Editor's Note

    Jason Newell — 

    Since its founding more than a century ago as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, ŷַ has been driven by the Great Commission. From...

  • ŷַ News

    Professor’s Debut Novel Chosen as National Book Award Finalist

    Carrie Arcos’ young adult book "Out of Reach" released this month

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    English professor Carrie Arcos admits that she was more in love with the idea of being a writer for many years before she actually became a...