Greetings from Bryan College.
The school year began with a bang as the college broke another enrollment record: 1,047 students in the traditional, Aspire, MBA and Distance Learning programs. Of that number, 274 were new students. As you might imagine, the campus is hopping!
A challenging address at Convocation from Dr. Timothy George, dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, formally opened the school year, and this weekend students and guests will be asked to consider the question of “Just War”; is war ever morally justified?
We invite you to visit campus often this year. Take advantage of our educational programs such as the Bryan Center seminars, Music Department Concert Series programs, theatre productions and athletic contests.
And be sure to include Homecoming in your plans!
September
Sept. 14 - 15
Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice seminar, “Christian Reflections on War and Peace: Can War Ever Be Morally Justified?” All sessions are in Rudd Auditorium.
11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday
Sept. 20 - 21
Illuminate, a two-day campus visit event for prospective students to learn more about Bryan College.
Sept. 21
Highlight, a one-day campus visit event for prospective students to learn more about Bryan College.
7:30p.m., Rudd Auditorium, Concert Series Concert: Duo Divina, featuring the cellist Wendy Law and pianist Gloria Chien.
October
Oct. 3
4:30 p.m., Rudd Auditorium, Repertoire: Presentation/Lecture by Dr. Mel R. Wilhoit, “John Newton: Beyond ‘Amazing Grace’”
Oct. 4 - 5
Semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees
Oct. 5-7
Oct. 5-7
Homecoming 2007. Come join friends and classmates for three days of activities and memories.
E-Lumine
September 14, 2007
Articles in this issue:Seminar to address 'Just War' concept - [ Article Below ] Head to a Lion Pride homecoming! - [ Article Below ] John Juarwel brings dreams to Bryan - [ Article Below ] Early rankings show Lions' teams on top - [ Article Below ] |
Seminar to address 'Just War' concept
Five Christian scholars will discuss the topic of “Just War” Sept. 14 and 15, as the Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice presents its first 2007-08 seminar, “Christian Reflections on War and Peace: Can War Ever be Morally Justified?”
Bryan Center Director Dr. Charles Van Eaton said, “Many Christians are firmly convinced that believers are not allowed to participate in the use of lethal force. Others see force as appropriate when evil has to be subdued. Discussion of this critical issue forms the basis for this seminar.”
Speakers and their topics for the seminar to be presented in Rudd Auditorium, include:
Dr. J. Daryl Charles, associate professor of religion at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., 11 a.m. Friday, “Between Pacifism and Jihad: Just War and Christian Tradition.”
Dr. Earl Zimmerman, director of the Conflict Resolution Center at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., 7 p.m. Friday, “Beyond War: Jesus’ Nonviolent Revolution.”
Dr. James Turner Johnson, professor of religion at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., 9 a.m. Saturday, “Responsible Statecraft and the Just Use of Force.”
Dr. Martin Cook, deputy department head and professor of religion at the U.S. Air Force Academy, 10:30 a.m., “The Road to Basra: A Cast Study in Military Ethics.”
Dr. Jean Bethke Elshtain, professor of social ethics at the University of Chicago, 1 p.m., “Just War against Terror: The Burden of American Power in a Violent World.”
A panel discussion addressing questions from the audience will conclude the seminar at 2:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the seminar page on the Bryan web site.
For more information, visit the seminar page on the Bryan web site.
Head to a Lion Pride homecoming!
A weekend of fun, fellowship and memories for the whole Bryan family is in store Oct. 5-7 when the college celebrates “Lion Pride” Homecoming 2007.
Alumni Coordinator Warren Cole said festivities start Friday at noon with the Alumni Golf Tournament at the Dayton Golf and Country Club.
That afternoon the Lions Cub Bible school will open for children ages 4 to11 while Mom and Dad reunite with their classmates at cluster reunion dinners in the dining room. Alumni from 1966 and before will have their own Good Ole Days reunion dinner in the Rhea County Room, followed by the first of two special showings of the new “Inherit the Truth” video of the Scopes Trial reenactment.
Following the dinners will be time for sports, as the volleyball team takes on Tennessee Temple and alumni challenge current Lions in baseball, soccer and basketball. A special treat during this time will be “Sundaes at the Ball Park” for spectators who attend..jpg)
Saturday’s reunion schedule includes lunches with faculty members in the dining room, the homecoming soccer game against Tennessee Temple, a women’s soccer game with Montreat, two volleyball games, the Alumni Awards Dinner, a bonfire with all the fixings for s’mores, and the women’s alumni basketball game.
Homecoming will close Sunday with the alumni worship service in Rudd Auditorium. Howard Burgoyne, ’82, will speak, and Jessi Hundley, a senior music major, will lead worship.
“We are excited about ‘Lion Pride,’ and hope to see many of our alumni back on the Hill for homecoming,” Mr. Cole said. “Plan to join us for the weekend and reconnect with friends and with our alma mater.”
For a full schedule and registration information, visit the homecoming web site.
That afternoon the Lions Cub Bible school will open for children ages 4 to11 while Mom and Dad reunite with their classmates at cluster reunion dinners in the dining room. Alumni from 1966 and before will have their own Good Ole Days reunion dinner in the Rhea County Room, followed by the first of two special showings of the new “Inherit the Truth” video of the Scopes Trial reenactment.
Following the dinners will be time for sports, as the volleyball team takes on Tennessee Temple and alumni challenge current Lions in baseball, soccer and basketball. A special treat during this time will be “Sundaes at the Ball Park” for spectators who attend.
Saturday’s reunion schedule includes lunches with faculty members in the dining room, the homecoming soccer game against Tennessee Temple, a women’s soccer game with Montreat, two volleyball games, the Alumni Awards Dinner, a bonfire with all the fixings for s’mores, and the women’s alumni basketball game.
Homecoming will close Sunday with the alumni worship service in Rudd Auditorium. Howard Burgoyne, ’82, will speak, and Jessi Hundley, a senior music major, will lead worship.
“We are excited about ‘Lion Pride,’ and hope to see many of our alumni back on the Hill for homecoming,” Mr. Cole said. “Plan to join us for the weekend and reconnect with friends and with our alma mater.”
For a full schedule and registration information, visit the homecoming web site.
John Juarwel brings dreams to Bryan
Among Bryan’s record number of new students this semester is one who comes with a unique and clear sense of purpose. John Bul Juarwel, a 31-year-old student from the African country of Sudan, hopes that his time in the United States and at Bryan College will prepare him to impact his war-torn homeland for Christ.
John, who has bullet wounds that dramatically illustrate his country’s struggles, came to Bryan as a result of a dream of Rev. Rob Norris of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Md., to build a Christian church and school in Sudan with leaders trained in Christian institutions in the United States.
Dr. Ron Petitte, professor of politics and government, talked with Dr. Norris several years ago and suggested that this effort be linked with Bryan College, a concept both Dr. Norris and Bryan President Dr. Stephen D. Livesay embraced.
With financial support from the Schnabel Foundation Co. and tireless efforts from various Bryan administrative offices and Forth Presbyterian Church, John arrived in Dayton as classes began.
Watch for John’s story in the fall edition of Bryan Life.
John, who has bullet wounds that dramatically illustrate his country’s struggles, came to Bryan as a result of a dream of Rev. Rob Norris of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Md., to build a Christian church and school in Sudan with leaders trained in Christian institutions in the United States.
Dr. Ron Petitte, professor of politics and government, talked with Dr. Norris several years ago and suggested that this effort be linked with Bryan College, a concept both Dr. Norris and Bryan President Dr. Stephen D. Livesay embraced.
With financial support from the Schnabel Foundation Co. and tireless efforts from various Bryan administrative offices and Forth Presbyterian Church, John arrived in Dayton as classes began.
Early rankings show Lions' teams on top
Bryan’s fall athletics teams are starting the year with high expectations based on regional rankings by coaches in the NAIA.
The volleyball and cross country teams are ranked first and the men’s soccer team is ranked fourth in the NAIA Region XII, rankings that are both an encouragement and challenge for the coaches.
Cross country Coach Rodney Stoker said the ranking is a compliment to his young squad; the team is in its third year since the program was reestablished in 2005. Experience and growth have raised expectations for his more seasoned runners, including Daniel Goetz, who qualified for the NAIA national championships in indoor and outdoor seasons last year. Quality recruits also have provided depth which was lacking.’
“We’re young, but if things go right and we stay healthy, we could do well,” Coach Stoker said.
Volleyball Coach Leo Sayles said the preseason ranking “is a sign of respect for our program and the hard work of our players. I believe we will be in serious contention for the title as well, if we can mesh early and stay healthy.”
The Lions are building on last year’s second-place finish in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, and are led by All-American honorable mention Robin Renfroe and senior captain Kathryn Rawley, a second-team All Conference player a year ago, and AAC Freshman Player of the Year Amber Smith.
Men’s soccer Coach Sandy Zensen said the regional ranking “gives us a target to shoot for. It’s an encouragement to the players.” He said he thinks the ranking came because of the Lions returning five starters from last year’s team “and we had a really good recruiting year.”
Coach Zensen is expecting seniors Scott Davidson and Manoel Silva “to play a huge part in our success. Both are four-year starters and both can score.” The midfield has been strengthened, and the defense is anchored by National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American Kyle Wagley and Nate McCown.
The volleyball and cross country teams are ranked first and the men’s soccer team is ranked fourth in the NAIA Region XII, rankings that are both an encouragement and challenge for the coaches.
Cross country Coach Rodney Stoker said the ranking is a compliment to his young squad; the team is in its third year since the program was reestablished in 2005. Experience and growth have raised expectations for his more seasoned runners, including Daniel Goetz, who qualified for the NAIA national championships in indoor and outdoor seasons last year. Quality recruits also have provided depth which was lacking.’
“We’re young, but if things go right and we stay healthy, we could do well,” Coach Stoker said.
Volleyball Coach Leo Sayles said the preseason ranking “is a sign of respect for our program and the hard work of our players. I believe we will be in serious contention for the title as well, if we can mesh early and stay healthy.”
The Lions are building on last year’s second-place finish in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, and are led by All-American honorable mention Robin Renfroe and senior captain Kathryn Rawley, a second-team All Conference player a year ago, and AAC Freshman Player of the Year Amber Smith.
Men’s soccer Coach Sandy Zensen said the regional ranking “gives us a target to shoot for. It’s an encouragement to the players.” He said he thinks the ranking came because of the Lions returning five starters from last year’s team “and we had a really good recruiting year.”
Coach Zensen is expecting seniors Scott Davidson and Manoel Silva “to play a huge part in our success. Both are four-year starters and both can score.” The midfield has been strengthened, and the defense is anchored by National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-American Kyle Wagley and Nate McCown.