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Claiborne urges invigorated faith at Summit

September 24, 2010 by Special Contributor

By Jeff Craig and Matthew Woodrow Christian author and activist Shane Claiborne implored Christians to radicalize their faith and their lives during his presentation in Moody Coliseum on Wednesday. "We want a church that is fascinating. We want a church that looks like Jesus. We want a church that looks like the fruit of the spirit," Claiborne ... [Read More…]

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Shuttle service available for Summit drivers

September 17, 2010 by Alan Cherry

Despite an influx of visitors during next week's Summit, there will still be plenty of parking for faculty, staff, students and visitors - although the spots may not be as close as some students are accustomed too. Lieutenant H.E. Jenkins of the ACU Police Department said the police were making no special plans to block off parking lots or ... [Read More…]

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10 Credit Cap on Summit Forums

September 17, 2010 by Matthew Woodrow

Students learned through an e-mail of a change in the Chapel policy during next week's Summit. "While you are encouraged to attend as many of the Moody gatherings as possible, the maximum number of Forum credits you can earn is 10," the e-mail read. Students can attend several events during the four-day Summit, which begins at 7 p.m. Sunday ... [Read More…]

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Summit incorporates contemporary theme

September 17, 2010 by Jeff Craig

Summit 2010 will run Sunday through Wednesday and will focus on the way Christians interact as aliens in their own world, Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events said. "It's one of the most contemporary themes ever," Bryce said. "It comes from two images. We are an alone people, and God has called us into his magnificent light." The theme ... [Read More…]

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Summit to feature interfaith dialogue

September 17, 2010 by Linda Bailey

Dr. Jeff Childers, associate professor of Bible, missions and ministry, will share the stage with a Muslim during the Summit lecture, "Just Three Questions." Ibrahim Sumer, professor of religion at the University of Houston, will join Childers at 10 a.m. Monday in the Chapel on the Hill for a discussion of the Christian and Muslim faiths. During ... [Read More…]

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One act play at Summit

September 17, 2010 by Special Contributor

By Marissa Ferguson After four years in the making, the play Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) will remount one last time in honor of this year's Summit. Emily Rankin, senior theatre major from Abilene and the play's director, began studying the play her freshman year. After enlisting Jenny Mendl, senior musical theatre major from Abilene, she decided ... [Read More…]

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Credit cap shapes spiritual community

September 17, 2010 by Optimist Editorial Board

As the 104th Summit is about to begin, many upperclassman are curious, if not angry, about the 10 credit cap on Chapel Forums. Even though 10 credits is less than half of the potential number a student could receive by attending the Forums, the limitations are a good idea for the overall Summit experience. The Chapel Office has striven to provide ... [Read More…]

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Video: In Your Words-Lectureship

September 21, 2007 by Optimist Staff

ACU's lectureship has adjusted its structure a bit to provide some lectures more applicable to students. See student's thoughts about the new lectureship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFgbg9xLbrI Video/editing by Jason Zahodnik and Todd Piersall ... [Read More…]

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In Your Words: Lectureship

September 21, 2007 by Optimist Staff

ACU's lectureship has adjusted its structure a bit to provide some lectures more applicable to students. See student's thoughts about the new lectureship. Video/editing by Jason Zahodnik and Todd Piersall ... [Read More…]

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Lectureship trumps importance of class attendance

September 16, 2007 by Optimist Editorial Board

More than 150 speakers from 21 states, nine foreign countries and five continents are coming to ACU for the 90th Bible Lectureship. The 2007 edition also innovates with a new track of 20 lectures designed by students, for students. Not all students can take advantage of Lectureship, though, unless professors let them out of class. The diversity ... [Read More…]

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