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Swipe Safe Over Break: Recognizing and Preventing Online Sexual Scams
College students are at significant risk for online sexual exploitation — and this includes students at Christian universities. As followers of Christ, we affirm that every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Your body, your sexuality, and your dignity matter, and awareness is one way we practice wisdom (Proverbs 4:23). Read this post for practical tips on how to stay safe online.
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Posted in Title IX
The Image I Reflect: Healing From Sexual Violence
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Cedarville University’s Title IX office would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:
“The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing”
This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.
Our focus this week is on healing.
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Posted in Title IX
The Image I Reflect: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Cedarville University’s Title IX office would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:
“The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing”
This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.
Our focus this week is: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted.
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Posted in Title IX
The Image I Reflect: Recognizing Power Differentials
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Cedarville University’s Title IX office would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:
“The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing”
This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.
Our focus this week is on power differentials.
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Posted in Title IX
The Image I Reflect: Considering Consent From a Biblical Worldview
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Cedarville University’s Title IX office would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:
“The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing”
This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.
This week's focus is on consent — a difficult theme for a place like Cedarville to grapple with.
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Posted in Title IX
Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Christian Graduate School
There are a lot of good options for graduate schools. As a Christ-follower, is it that important to choose a Christian university? Shouldn’t fields like business, nursing, pharmacy be the same anywhere? Turns out, they are not.
Learn 5 reasons to consider a Christian university for graduate school.
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Posted in MBA MSN MTS - Ministry PharmD
The Image I Reflect: Respect
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Cedarville University’s Title IX office would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:
“The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing”
This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.
Our first focus is on RESPECT.
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Posted in Title IX
Theology Is for Everyone Video Series
At Cedarville University, we believe that the study of theology is for everyone. It's easy to think that theology is only important for pastors and Bible professors, but that's not true! Theology is for everyone who walks in a church and thinks thoughts and speaks words about God. And, we should want to be good theological thinkers, regardless of our role in the church. Theology is essential for every believer, because to engage in theology is to engage in Christian living.
Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, has recorded an eight-part video series on important theological doctrine that every believer should understand. Each video is short but full of rich truth. Watch them for personal growth, group study, or however God leads you. Be blessed as you dig deeper into God’s Word.
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Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology
Theology Is for Everyone: Last Things
In the final video in the “Theology Is for Everyone” series, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, explains the theology of Last Things, answering the question: "How will everything end?"
When Jesus returns it will be amazing, and we must be ready.
Watch as Dr. Kimble presents on these important doctrinal truths:
Cedarville University's Master of Divinity degree and online graduate degrees in Biblical Leadership, Worship an Theology, and Ministry are equipping men and women who desire to serve God in vocational ministry. With multiple accelerated options to choose from, Cedarville’s M.Div. provides a comprehensive program that is committed to biblical authority, the Great Commission, and equipping the next generation of leaders in the local church.
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Posted in Biblical-and-Theological-Studies Philosophy and Theology
Biblical Conflict Resolution: 6 Questions to Ask
by Mindy May, PhD
During my years at Cedarville University, I have been asked to speak on conflict resolution in various classes and student staff training events. Any time I speak on conflict resolution with our students, I typically ask the audience, “How many of you enjoy conflict?” Stilled silence. Then I ask, “How many of you would say you avoid conflict at all costs?” The majority of in the room raise their hands. With the ever-increasing use of digital platforms and communication veins, the art of healthy conflict resolution has taken a significant hit. We live in a time where communication is dwindled to a few short texts to communicate a breadth of experiences and emotions. Through this type of communication, the meta-message of communication is often lost; eye contact, tone of voice, intent, and personal care are all absent from the conversation. Whether it is training our Resident Assistants or equipping women’s ministry leaders, a few simple principles help offer some foundational tools to live out this aspect of biblical community.
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Posted in Counseling