Discussions in the Library
Discussions in the Library is a series of readings and conversations open to all FPU and MBBS staff, students and faculty. It is held once a month on Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. The discussions are co-sponsored by Hiebert Library and the FPU English department. For more information contact
Schedule for 2009-2010
September 16: The National Health Care Debate: Sorting Through the Issues.
Richard Unruh
- Richard Unruh is a member of the political science faculty who teaches courses that focus on domestic public policy. For the first “Discussion in the Library” he will talk about the issues surrounding our national discussion on health care. As people of faith, we are searching for a way to thoughtfully and prayerfully wade through the rhetoric with integrity, compassion and with realistic expectations. If you have questions or concerns you would like to address about national health care, come join this discussion
October 28: Spiritual Memoirs: Writing and Reading Our Lives of Faith
Valerie Rempel and students
- Valerie Rempel teaches a course in spiritual faith formation by using the stories of individuals who have chosen to write their spiritual memoirs. Rempel and her students will share from several memoirs and invite us to reflect on our own lives of faith.
November 18: Readings from C. S. Lewis: The Joys and Challenges of Christian Discipleship
Eleanor Nickel and students
- C.S. Lewis is one of the best-known Christian writers of the twentieth century based on classic children’s works such as the Narnia Chronicles, fiction about heaven and hell such as The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce, and theological works such as Mere Christianity, Miracles, and The Problem of Pain. Students from Lit 426: C.S. Lewis will read their favorite passages. English tea food will be served (scones, lemon curd, cookies, etc.)
December 2: Annual Christmas Harpsichord concert in the Library
Laurel Huber and students
February 17: Discussion on Psychology (details TBA)
March 17: Twentieth-century American Literature: In God We Trust?
Eleanor Nickel and students
- American authors have expressed a wide variety of attitudes toward the Christian faith during the last century, from scorn to concern to acceptance. Students from Lit 360: American Literature Twentieth Century will read from novels, poems and plays that demonstrate the diversity of religious views in America. Is this a “Christian nation”? These readings will help us see the complexity of this question.
April 14: "Fruit in its Season": Young Women and Sexual Purity
Rona Swanson
- Rona Swanson’s daughter Rebekah died in a car accident during her senior year at
