Messiah College Media Mentions

Douglas Jacobsen, distinguished professor of church history and theology, commented in a June 13 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article about the University of Pittsburgh’s consideration of closing its religious studies program.

Read “Pitt’s graduate religious studies may end up on chopping block.”

The Burg, a local Harrisburg community newspaper, featured Linda Tedford, director of choral activities at Messiah College, in its May 24 issue.

Read “Perfect Pitch: Linda Tedford, a life in harmony.”

Linda Tedford, director of choral activities at Messiah College, is featured in the cover story of the May 2013 issue of “Choral Director” magazine.

Read “Choral Director.”

Douglas Jacobsen, distinguished professor of church history and theology, is quoted in a May 29 pennlive.com story about evangelist Joel Osteen and his impact on the Christian church.

Read “Defending success and fame: Joel Osteen says his is keeping the faith.”

Douglas Jacobsen, distinguished professor of church history, is quoted in an April 28 CNN.com story that examines brands of religious extremism in light of the recent Boston Marathon bombings.

Read “When religious beliefs become evil: 4 signs.”

Erin Boyd-Soisson, associate professor of human devleopment and family science, offers advice for news moms about breastfeeding in public for an April 22 QualityHealth.com article.

Read “Breastfeeding in Public: How to Have a Better Experience.” 

Richard Hughes, director of the Sider Institute for Anabaptist, Pietist, and Wesleyan Studies at Messiah College, writes about meeting Harrisburg pastor Wayne Baxter and their friendship in a March 2 op-ed in the Harrisburg Patriot-News.

Read “Five words that made a difference.”

When Mike Cosby traveled to Cyprus for four months on a Fulbright Research Grant he was excited to learn more about Barnabas, an important but often overlooked figure in the New Testament. What Cosby found was that the most influential parts of Barnabas’ story are likely not true.

Read “Messiah College professor goes in search of Barnabas.”

John Fea, associate professor of history, penned an opinion piece for the Washington Post about the historical intrepretation of secularism versus current understandings and applications of the word.

Read “Should Christians embrace secularism?”

Paul Rego, chair of the politics department, penned an op-ed for the Jan. 25 York Daily Record about recent Supreme Court decisions in relation to gun control.

Read “Justice Scalia actually  liberal on gun control.”