On March 14, University Worship was structured a little differently than usual. Instead of rows of chairs, tables took their place. After the devotional led by Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe and a music offering by the Worship Singers led by Dr. Melissa Plamann, the time turned into a loving act of service. On the…
Meaningless: Newest Neustadt Lecture Performance
For the 2024 Oklahoma City University Wimberly School of Religion’s Neustadt Lecture, OCU has partnered with the Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma to present “Meaningless,” an interpretation of Ecclesiastes. “Meaningless” is a one-man show performed by Rodney Brazil, an OKC-based actor, director and writer, who helped adapt the book of Ecclesiastes into play format, along with…
Professors reflect on classes last semester
Professors and students are preparing for a second semester of learning integrated with online class procedures.
Professors and students chalk sidewalk to support BLM Scholar Strike
The Oklahoma City University chapter of the American Association of University Professors participated in the nationwide Scholar Strike.
Faculty scholarship budget cut in half
The faculty scholarship fund for professors has already been claimed for the semester after being cut half.
Letter to the Editor: American Association of University Professors
The Oklahoma City University chapter of AAUP addresses recent incidents of discrimination.
Graduation details finalized, speakers selected
The day will begin with the baccalaureate ceremony at 9 a.m. May 5 in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel.
Religion professor to give commencement speech, recognized with awards
Dr. Lisa M. Wolfe, professor and endowed chair of Hebrew bible, was awarded the 2018 outstanding faculty award.
Senior takes step toward Methodist ordainment
Melaina Riley, religion senior, was accepted into Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a full-tuition scholarship.
Trustee brings OCU talent into women’s religious lectures
Jane Jayroe, OCU alumna, trustee and former Miss America, will utilize the talents of students and faculty in her lecture series for women of faith.
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.
University to host Jewish Living Festival
OKLAHOMA CITY – What do Sabbath candles, potato pancakes, funny masks and a sukkah have in common? All are part of the Jewish life cycle events and holidays that will be displayed at the Festival of Jewish Living this April in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel at OCU. Food and objects from each of…
