Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
Religious Life Celebrates Ash Wednesday
This past Wednesday, March 22nd, was Ash Wednesday, meaning that the Lenten season is upon us! Lent is a 40-day season celebrated by many Christians to spiritually prepare for the coming of Jesus on Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this liturgical season known for its fasting and almsgiving. Campus Religious Life sponsored a…
New wrestling coach aims to create positive work environment
The men’s wrestling team has a new head coach.
Chapel honors 50th anniversary with cultural traditions, performances
The ceremony honored the school’s Methodist tradition and the traditions of other cultures with Peruvian, South African and Spanish hymns.
Renowned theologian to visit campus, local church for lectures
Matthew Fox has a doctorate in spirituality and has written more than 30 books that cover spirituality in contemporary culture.
Editor explains insignificance of red coffee cups
Some people believe Starbucks is using red coffee cups to declare war on Christianity and Christmas. In years past Starbucks celebrated the holiday season by using special red cups with wintery Christmas-themed designs. Snowflakes, Christmas ornaments, caroling snowmen, and reindeer adorned cups of Christmases past. But this year the coffee chain chose to celebrate the…
Local author, professor organizes trip to Germany
A local author and OCU professor will lead a trip to Germany this summer for students.
Judaic New Testament scholar to present next Neustadt Lecture
Aaron Gale’s lecture, entitled “The Jewish Context of the New Testament,” will discuss archaeology and the Gospel of Matthew as they relate to the Jewish experience. The lecture will begin with a discussion between Gale and Professor Lisa Wolfe of OCU, who is a Christian Hebrew Bible scholar. Wolf is the endowed chair of Hebrew Bible, and teaches with the Wimberly School of Religion.
Columnist enjoys Wilson Lecture series, other guest speakers
The Rev. Dr. Joerg Rieger of Southern Methodist University came to OCU as the speaker for the annual Wilson Lecture series last Thursday.
