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University of Pittsburgh considers discontinuing religious studies program

June 18th, 2013

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.”

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Linda Tedford featured in The Burg

June 5th, 2013

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.”

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Linda Tedford featured in Choral Director magazine

June 4th, 2013

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.”

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Professor discusses cultural perceptions of television evangelists

June 4th, 2013

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.”

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Identifying religious extremists

April 29th, 2013

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.”

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Professor offers advice for breastfeeding moms

April 26th, 2013

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.” 

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Building relationships across the Susquehanna River

March 4th, 2013

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.”

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Unexpected findings challenge professor

March 1st, 2013

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.”

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Professor ponders how religion interacts with secularism

February 26th, 2013

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?”

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Professor writes op-ed about gun control and the Supreme Court

February 5th, 2013

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.” 

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