APU Articles
Hope in Motion
March 05, 2012
A once-lonely girl with clubbed feet now joins her friends as they play and laugh away lazy afternoons. In a few years, she’ll attend school and obtain an education that may change her life profoundly, pulling her out of a life of poverty and into a world of new opportunities. Along with 120 others last summer, this young girl received a wheelchair manufactured by Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) and distributed by Nick Felipe, DPT ’11; Jaclyn Trotter, DPT ’11; and Brittani Lenae Cain, DPT ’11, third-year students in APU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program who traveled to Zambia in June 2011. The trip started as the fulfillment of their residency requirement, but became so much more.
Marriage Conference Helps Refresh Marriages
March 01, 2012
“My husband and I had never been to a marriage building seminar before, but were interested in attending one that had a biblical foundation and hearing about how to better a marriage with Christ,” said Cindy Olson, one of the conference’s attendees. “The biggest thing the conference provided us with was a reminder of the value of communication. We benefited from hearing Jim and Doug speak about simple tools that can be used to produce healthy communication within marriage. It is absolutely an event that I would recommend to other couples and one that we look forward to attending again next year.”
The Great American Work Ethic
February 20, 2012
Those values and lessons still exist in the 21st-century workplace and in the ethos of exceptional corporate executives like Jim Lee ’74, president and chief operating officer of Stater Bros. Markets. Lee credits his parents, who weathered the Dust Bowl days with hard work and instilled in him a strong faith, with his personal and professional success. “My dad served in World War II and then worked two jobs most of his life while my mom worked as a hairdresser for more than 50 years,” said Lee. “They rarely had new clothes, but they always had clean clothes, and they taught me by example that love and respect mattered more than dollars and cents.”
Clinical Counseling Certificate Added
February 15, 2012
“Adding the LPCC program positions APU ahead of the curve,” said David Morrison, Ed.D., professor and chair in the Department of School Counseling and School Psychology. “Thanks in large part to faculty member Paul Bernard, who helped develop the program and serves as the coordinator, APU stands as one of the first schools in California to offer this program. We anticipate a great increase in enrollment in coming semesters and expect the LPCC certificate to make a positive impact in mental health care programs.”
Beyond Measure
December 26, 2011
The Influence of the King James Bible on English Literature
October 24, 2011
Dictionary-maker Noah Webster once said, “The language of the Bible has no inconsiderable influence in forming and preserving our national [American] language.” More recently, however, theologian Alister McGrath proclaimed it “is a model English text, which can be studied as a landmark in the history of the English language, and is to be seen as a major influence on English literature.”
Censoring A Classic
October 24, 2011
As a literature professor, I see daily how words inspire, challenge, and offend. Every year, I kick off my American Literature survey course with Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn so that my students can explore the impact of words for themselves.
Why the King James Version Is Still My Favorite Bible
October 24, 2011
Surely this translation conveys the Hebrew Scriptures with more power and majesty than any contemporary translation possibly could. The detractors call the language of the King James Version (KJV) archaic. Archaic, perhaps; unintelligible, no. We may no longer use verb forms such as “crieth,” “wanteth,” or “saith,” but we all know what they mean. And because the King James Version is both archaic and intelligible, it resonates richly in both liturgical use and pulpit preaching.
Modern Stained Glass: Recontextualizing the Traditional Framework of the King James Bible
October 24, 2011
Through tradition, the King James Bible formed a cultural framework for biblical reference. Its formal cadence and Gregorian tradition endured controversy and time, forging a legacy still relevant today. Quoted and referenced by modern icons as diverse as Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Bono, the ascribed 17th century prose consistently proves its adaptability to a contemporary context. Its ability to influence and contextualize underscores its universal authority.
New Dining Experiences
October 12, 2011
NCAA DII: A New Era for APU Athletics
September 20, 2011
Battlefields come in varied forms. For athletes, whether they compete on a court, field, pool, or track, the real contest takes place in the hearts and minds of each team and individual. As they face their opponent, they summon years of mental and physical training, courage, and an inner drive. Christian athletes also face one more challenge—to perform at the highest level with honesty and integrity, honoring God in word and deed while serving as salt and light to the world.
Meet Your New Campus Pastor
September 14, 2011
Adams, who relocated from New Jersey, brings more than five years of youth ministry experience to the position. The Princeton Theological Seminary graduate has a passion for working with college students. She started her own campus ministry, Chosen Generation Ministries, as an undergraduate at Temple University in Pennsylvania, and most recently served as director of youth ministries at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens.
College: Still a Great Investment
September 12, 2011
As the nation’s economy stagnates, and unemployment rates remain high, many are asking, “Is college really a good investment?”
Thriving in College
September 05, 2011
Grades and graduation have defined college student success for decades. But research conducted by faculty and students in APU’s doctoral programs in higher education offers a new vision for student success—one that encompasses the whole person and focuses on not just surviving college, but also thriving. Studying what helps students thrive provides a way for researchers at APU to accomplish its mission to “advance the work of God in the world” by identifying the abundant living possible during the college years.
Resting from the Work: Observing Sabbath in a Hurried World
July 11, 2011
“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blesses the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” —Genesis 2:2-3
