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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:54:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:54:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Luxton Announces Andrews Bible Commentary Launch http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/56258 On Wednesday, June 17, Andrea Luxton, president of Andrews University, announced the publication of the "Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament" in an email message to the Andrews community as follows: Dear Friends, Among the many other good things happening this summer, amid challenging times, I am delighted to announce the long-awaited release of one of the most important books in recent Adventist publishing history. The “Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament” is now ready for sale. In celebration of that event, Andrews University is providing a highly unusual 30 percent discount during the Village Church/Michigan Conference Virtual Campmeeting Book Sale June 19–22. See further details about that limited-time sale below. The “Commentary” was planned by my predecessor, Niels-Erik Andreasen, to be a complement to the highly regarded “Andrews Study Bible” which has blessed the Adventist world since its release exactly 10 years ago. Funded jointly by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and Andrews University, the “Commentary” was produced under the leadership of Ángel Manuel Rodríguez, former director of the General Conference Biblical Research Institute. As the general editor, he led a team of more than 60 Adventist scholars from around the world in producing this landmark work. The Old Testament volume is available now. The New Testament volume will be available in 2021. This Old Testament volume has received high praise from many. Here’s what world evangelist Mark Finley said about it: “The ‘Andrews Bible Commentary’ is a monumental work produced by outstanding theologians and scholars in a readable, inspirational style that is understandable for the average person. It reveals hidden gems of inspiration as well as deep theological insights. My preaching, teaching and writing will be much richer because of this valuable tool. I will certainly refer to it often and consider it a treasured volume in my library that I would not want to be without. It illuminates biblical truths so that the Spirit of God has free access to speak to our hearts and minds.” We want the entire Andrews community—students, employees and alumni—to be blessed by this work. That’s why we’re offering this introductory, celebration sale, in cooperation with the Michigan Conference, from June 19–22. To see a short sales presentation this coming Friday, June 19, you can log onto the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://villagesda.org/booksale/&source=gmail&ust=1592505441802000&usg=AFQjCNGUQn7f5sL24mdTMLb_1dEE1c-YwA" href="https://villagesda.org/booksale/" target="_blank">Michigan Virtual Campmeeting Book Sale</a> from 4–6 p.m. EDT. There will be major discounts on other important books from Andrews University Press and the Michigan Adventist Book Center. To get your copy of the “Andrews Bible Commentary,” or any book that is part of the sale, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://villagesda.org/booksale/&source=gmail&ust=1592505441802000&usg=AFQjCNGUQn7f5sL24mdTMLb_1dEE1c-YwA" href="https://villagesda.org/booksale/" target="_blank">download the price list here</a> and then have your credit card ready to place your order by calling toll-free beginning at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 19, to midnight on Monday, June 22, except during Sabbath hours. This remarkable sale on the “Andrews Bible Commentary: Old Testament,” and other classic books from Andrews University Press, is open to anyone for this limited time. So pass this information on to all your friends who need these important publications at great prices. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:12:36 +0000 Celebration Sale for NIV Andrews Study Bible http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/54105 Andrews University is delighted to announce the long-awaited release of the New International Version of the landmark Andrews Study Bible on Thursday, Sept. 5. A special celebration discount of 20 percent off the regular price will be available to all customers in the Berrien Springs area on September 5, 6 and 8 at the following times and places: Thursday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.              Andrews University Bookstore 9 a.m.–6 p.m.              ABC Christian Book Center 9 a.m.–5 p.m.              Sutherland House (Andrews University Press) 12:30–2 p.m.               Campus Flag Mall, weather permitting   Friday, Sept. 6 9 a.m.–12 p.m.            Andrews University Bookstore 9 a.m.–3 p.m.              ABC Christian Book Center 9 a.m.–12 p.m.            Sutherland House (Andrews University Press)   Sunday, Sept. 8 11 a.m.–4 p.m.            ABC Christian Book Center Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:55:46 +0000 Faith, Reason, and Earth History http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/45614 Students, teachers and general readers anywhere in the world eager for access to the acclaimed go-to textbook on the latest in creation science studies can now get it for free in digital format, thanks to a unique partnership among three Adventist entities. The book, just released in its new third edition by <a href="http://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php?key=233">Andrews University Press</a>, is "Faith, Reason, and Earth History: A Paradigm of Earth and Biological Origin by Intelligent Design," authored by Leonard Brand of Loma Linda University and Arthur Chadwick of Southwestern Adventist University. The worldwide free e-book release was formally announced at the spring meeting of the General Conference Faith and Science Council (Council), held in Loma Linda, California, April 19-20. The Council, comprised of practicing scientists, theologians, educators, pastors and church administrators, meets twice a year to sponsor and promote scientific investigations, publications and other activities with particular attention on creation. The new publishing initiative was made possible by cooperation among the Council, the North American Division Adventist Learning Community, and Andrews University Press. Faith, Reason, and Earth History by Brand was originally published by Andrews in 1997. A second edition appeared in 2009. This new third edition, now co-authored by Brand and Chadwick, was made possible by funding from the FSC, chaired by Mike Ryan, assistant to the General Conference president. “This outstanding book is exactly in line with the goals and purposes of the Faith and Science Council,” Ryan said. “Andrews had the vision to publish the earlier editions and get Dr. Brand’s book established as the standard in its field. But with new developments and discoveries happening all the time, we also had to find a way to get an updated third edition in places where typical academic publishing operations like Andrews would have a hard time reaching due to costs. We had to do something creative to get this book out around the world to do its important work. In this day of demands for ‘open access,’ finding a way to make it free, at least electronically, is the way to go.” The initiative for the unorthodox publishing arrangement for free e-book distribution came from staff at the North American Division’s <a href="https://www.adventistlearningcommunity.com/">Adventist Learning Community</a> (ALC), an entity of the Office of Education. The ALC is a web-based educational platform designed to strengthen professionals and lay people in ministry, administration and education through continuing education courses, teaching courses, ministerial training and dissemination of uniquely Adventist content for the church community and beyond. When ALC Director Adam Fenner learned that the Council was wrestling with how to get the Brand/Chadwick book the widest distribution possible, he simply asked: “Why don’t we just make it free?” “Of course, that meant some careful analysis of what we at ALC could do to make it available in electronic form,” Fenner said. “And it required an understanding of the financial implications for Andrews University Press. But with everybody being creative, and eager to make it work, we came up with a good plan.” That plan meant funding from the Council to Andrews for production. It also meant that Fenner and his team had to establish an easy interface for the digital download on the ALC website, and getting it available for free at major online retailers. That’s not a usual system for an academic text. “This really is a bold venture to accomplish mission,” said Lisa Beardsley-Hardy, director of education at the General Conference. “This is the first time, to my knowledge, that any major academic book like this has been distributed by Adventists in this way. We tend to think about academic publishing in the traditional ways, and that usually means access is limited. Now, anyone, anywhere in the world with basic equipment can read this important book at no cost to them. This could be a pilot project for how certain key books published by our church are distributed in the future,” Beardsley-Hardy said. “Academic publishing is a vital function that is core to the mission of Andrews University,” said Andrea Luxton, Andrews president and chair of the Andrews University Press Board. “But publishing is changing, and successful operations depend on new ways to make valuable scholarship available. We’re delighted to look ahead at other integrated ventures in the future where Andrews’ expertise in academic publishing can bless the Christian world beyond our usual channels.” Earlier editions of the book have been the standard text for academic programs in geology and earth science at schools inside and outside the Adventist world. John Whitmore, professor of geology at Cedarville University, a Christian university in Ohio, has used Brand’s textbook for his geology students for years. “It was one of the most influential books in helping me think about philosophy, science and Christianity,” he said. He noted that while he is “old school” in preferring hard copy textbooks, he is sure that the free e-book edition will be useful and much appreciated for his students. But even those wanting hard copy will get a break on cost, according to Ronald Knott, director of Andrews University Press. “This book, a 600-page, full color hardback, would normally cost a student more than $100. But thanks to funding from the Faith and Science Council, we’re able to offer it at the artificially low price of $49.99. That puts it in the financial range of interest for laypeople who may still want hard copy. But of course we’re happy to recommend the free digital edition.” Knott said the digital (epub) edition is available now at www.adventistlearningcommunity.com/faith-reason-earth-history. The print edition is available from <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Faith-Reason-Earth-History-Intelligent/dp/1940980119/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493236154&sr=8-2&keywords=faith+reason+and+earth+history">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="https://www.adventistbookcenter.com/">Adventist Book Centers</a> (or 800-765-6955) and from <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php">Andrews University Press</a> (or 800-467-6369). Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:51:58 +0000 Faith, Reason, and Earth History http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/45583 Students, teachers and general readers anywhere in the world eager for access to the acclaimed go-to textbook on the latest in creation science studies can now get it for free in digital format, thanks to a unique partnership among three Adventist entities. The book, just released in its new third edition by Andrews University Press, is "Faith, Reason, and Earth History: A Paradigm of Earth and Biological Origin by Intelligent Design," authored by Leonard Brand of Loma Linda University and Arthur Chadwick of Southwestern Adventist University. The worldwide free e-book release was formally announced at the spring meeting of the General Conference Faith and Science Council (Council), held in Loma Linda, California, April 19-20. The Council, comprised of practicing scientists, theologians, educators, pastors and church administrators, meets twice a year to sponsor and promote scientific investigations, publications and other activities with particular attention on creation. The new publishing initiative was made possible by cooperation among the Council, the North American Division Adventist Learning Community, and Andrews University Press. Faith, Reason, and Earth History by Brand was originally published by Andrews in 1997. A second edition appeared in 2009. This new third edition, now co-authored by Brand and Chadwick, was made possible by funding from the FSC, chaired by Mike Ryan, assistant to the General Conference president. “This outstanding book is exactly in line with the goals and purposes of the Faith and Science Council,” Ryan said. “Andrews had the vision to publish the earlier editions and get Dr. Brand’s book established as the standard in its field. But with new developments and discoveries happening all the time, we also had to find a way to get an updated third edition in places where typical academic publishing operations like Andrews would have a hard time reaching due to costs. We had to do something creative to get this book out around the world to do its important work. In this day of demands for ‘open access,’ finding a way to make it free, at least electronically, is the way to go.” The initiative for the unorthodox publishing arrangement for free e-book distribution came from staff at the North American Division’s Adventist Learning Community (ALC), an entity of the Office of Education. The ALC is a web-based educational platform designed to strengthen professionals and lay people in ministry, administration and education through continuing education courses, teaching courses, ministerial training and dissemination of uniquely Adventist content for the church community and beyond. When ALC Director Adam Fenner learned that the Council was wrestling with how to get the Brand/Chadwick book the widest distribution possible, he simply asked: “Why don’t we just make it free?” “Of course, that meant some careful analysis of what we at ALC could do to make it available in electronic form,” Fenner said. “And it required an understanding of the financial implications for Andrews University Press. But with everybody being creative, and eager to make it work, we came up with a good plan.” That plan meant funding from the Council to Andrews for production. It also meant that Fenner and his team had to establish an easy interface for the digital download on the ALC website, and getting it available for free at major online retailers. That’s not a usual system for an academic text. “This really is a bold venture to accomplish mission,” said Lisa Beardsley-Hardy, director of education at the General Conference. “This is the first time, to my knowledge, that any major academic book like this has been distributed by Adventists in this way. We tend to think about academic publishing in the traditional ways, and that usually means access is limited. Now, anyone, anywhere in the world with basic equipment can read this important book at no cost to them. This could be a pilot project for how certain key books published by our church are distributed in the future,” Beardsley-Hardy said. “Academic publishing is a vital function that is core to the mission of Andrews University,” said Andrea Luxton, Andrews president and chair of the Andrews University Press Board. “But publishing is changing, and successful operations depend on new ways to make valuable scholarship available. We’re delighted to look ahead at other integrated ventures in the future where Andrews’ expertise in academic publishing can bless the Christian world beyond our usual channels.” Earlier editions of the book have been the standard text for academic programs in geology and earth science at schools inside and outside the Adventist world. John Whitmore, professor of geology at Cedarville University, a Christian university in Ohio, has used Brand’s textbook for his geology students for years. “It was one of the most influential books in helping me think about philosophy, science and Christianity,” he said. He noted that while he is “old school” in preferring hard copy textbooks, he is sure that the free e-book edition will be useful and much appreciated for his students. But even those wanting hard copy will get a break on cost, according to Ronald Knott, director of Andrews University Press. “This book, a 600-page, full color hardback, would normally cost a student more than $100. But thanks to funding from the Faith and Science Council, we’re able to offer it at the artificially low price of $49.99. That puts it in the financial range of interest for laypeople who may still want hard copy. But of course we’re happy to recommend the free digital edition.” Knott said the digital (epub) edition is <a href="http://adventistlearningcommunity.com/faith-reason-earth-history">available now online</a>. The print edition is available from <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Faith-Reason-Earth-History-Intelligent/dp/1940980119/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1492784062&sr=8-4&keywords=%22Faith%2C+Reason%2C+and+Earth+History%3A+A+Paradigm+of+Earth+and+Biological+Origin+by+Intelligent+Design%2C%22">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="https://www.adventistbookcenter.com/">Adventist Book Centers</a> (or 800-765-6955) and from <a href="http://universitypress.andrews.edu">Andrews University Press</a> (or 800-467-6369). Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:18:43 +0000 Read It Like You Never Have Before http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44798 Long-time admirers and first-time readers of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_G._White">Ellen G. White’s</a> “Steps to Christ” will get an innovative look at a hallmark of Adventist literature in an elegant new makeover, according to <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/universitypress/catalog.php">Andrews University Press</a>. The Inspirational Classics Annotated Anniversary Edition of the iconic work will hit <a href="http://www.adventistbookcenter.com/">Adventist Book Centers</a> and online retailers in mid-February. The groundbreaking edition has been published to coincide with two important anniversaries in the Christian world. 2017 marks the 125th anniversary of the original publication of this short work on Christian spirituality, one of the most widely translated and influential Christian devotional classics. This year also marks the 500th anniversary of the flashpoint of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther">Martin Luther’s</a> unintended launch of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_Reformation">Protestant Reformation</a>. “‘Steps to Christ’ is recognized to be Adventism’s most significant summary contribution to the great theme of ‘righteousness by faith’ that was the theological cornerstone of the Reformation,” says <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/sem/faculty_staff/faculty/denis-fortin.html">Denis Fortin</a>, editor of Andrews’ new annotated edition and former dean of the <a href="http://andrews.edu/sem">Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary</a>. “It’s so appropriate that in this anniversary year, we remind ourselves of the true essence of the Christian faith as presented in this profound little book.” In fact, millions of Adventists around the world are doing just that, as part of a church-wide anniversary effort to engage membership with the message of the book. Last fall, at the annual meeting of Adventist leaders in Maryland, the <a href="http://www.whiteestate.org/">Ellen G. White Estate</a> launched “125 Years of Steps to Christ” to encourage a massive movement to study and distribute the book. The campaign calls for members, after reading of the book, to organize weeks of prayer, small group discussion, and evangelistic programs organized around the themes of the book. “That’s why we published this special edition—to correspond with and support the Adventist Church’s worldwide effort to re-engage with the book,” said <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/president/biography/">Andrea Luxton</a>, president of Andrews University and chair of the Andrews University Press Board. “And we expect that thousands of readers will do their reading from this new Inspirational Classics Annotated Anniversary edition.” Church leaders last fall also called for members to share personal testimonies about the impact of “Steps to Christ” on readers’ lives. Such a testimony comes easily for Fortin, who was also co-editor of the monumental <a href="http://www.adventistbookcenter.com/the-ellen-g-white-encyclopedia.html">“The Ellen G. White Encyclopedia,”</a> published by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Review_and_Herald_Publishing_Association">Review and Herald Publishing Association</a> in 2013. In his preface to the Andrews edition, he describes his first interaction with “Steps to Christ” when he was a shy, nominally Catholic 16-year-old in Quebec City. “I had been listening to a radio broadcast called ‘It is Written,’ and requested a set of Bible studies. A representative of the broadcast stopped by my house and gave me a copy of the ‘Vers Jésus,’ the French edition of ‘Steps to Christ.’ That is the first Adventist book I read, and it was the beginning of a spiritual journey that has continued for 40 years!” Fortin says he has read the book many times since, and thousands of times has prayed the well-known daily prayer suggested on page 70: “Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.” The new Andrews edition was officially unveiled and launched during the recognition assembly at the Theological Seminary’s annual Scholarly Research Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/sem/faculty_staff/faculty/jiri-moskala.html">Ji&rcaron;í Moskala</a>, who is Fortin’s immediate successor as dean at the Seminary, interviewed Fortin and honored him for his achievement. Moskala, a well-known Old Testament scholar originally from the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=czech+republic&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=780&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3w_HZ9_7RAhXK5IMKHds6CaYQ_AUICCgD">Czech Republic</a>, paid his own tribute to White’s book when he told the packed audience in the Seminary Chapel that “Steps to Christ” is the only book that he has read in four different languages. The uniqueness of Andrews’ new edition is provided by the rich scholarly contribution that Fortin has made in helping serious readers understand more about the development and theology of White’s original work, according to Ronald Knott, director of Andrews University Press. Among many other things, Fortin tells the sometimes forgotten story of how Adventist pastors and church leaders in the early 1890s suggested to Ellen White that she work with her editorial assistants to compile a book on Christian conversion from her previously published writings. More importantly, Fortin’s analysis gives a reader-friendly overview of the great theological issues at stake in a biblical understanding of righteousness by faith. “That’s why it’s called an ‘annotated edition,’ Knott said. “Fortin’s expertise brings so much to an understanding of the book. And that’s part of what we mean when we say, ‘Read it like you never have before.’” He said the book contains an extensive historical and theological introduction, as well as short introductions to each chapter. There are also helpful annotations throughout, scripture references, and a new appendix cross-referencing other Ellen White writings. “This is probably the ‘fattest’ edition of ‘Steps to Christ’ ever published,” Knott said. “The standard editions are usually about 135 pages. This one logs in at 378. That’s for two reasons: first, because of all this helpful, highly informative material that Dr. Fortin has provided from his long years of expertise as an Adventist theologian and Ellen White scholar; and second, because of the physical dimensions and manufacture of the book.” Knott said this new edition conforms to the classic understandings of good book design. It is a small, hand-sized edition, with a sturdy cloth-type hard cover, and with foil stamping and gilded edging. Because of the smaller, easy-to-handle page size, and readable typeface, the book is necessarily thicker. He said that the original pagination of the standard edition that Adventists have known for decades is carefully indicated throughout the work. “This is an edition that will make anyone proud to share it, and anyone honored to received it,” Knott continued. “So often, when sharing ‘Steps to Christ,’ we turn to mass produced, cheap paperback editions. And there has been a place for those. Yet we send a message about our own value of a book’s content in the appearance of the book itself.” The format of this anniversary edition matches that of the Inspirational Classics “professional gift edition” of <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php?key=228">“Christ’s Object Lessons”</a> that Andrews University Press released in 2015. “We naturally think of these two editions of these classic Ellen G. White books as a matched set, and expect many Adventists will appreciate having them in that way, both for themselves, and for sharing with friends outside our faith community,” Knott said. Both books are available now from <a href="http://www.adventistbookcenter.com/">Adventist Book Centers</a> (1-800-765-6955) and <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php">Andrews University Press</a> (1-800-467-6369 and <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php?key=231">online</a>) and will be a prominent feature at camp meeting sales throughout 2017. To purchase "Christ's Object Lessons" and "Steps to Christ" as a set please call Andrews University Press. Andrews University Press publishes academic and professional books that make important contributions in their respective disciplines and to the mission and purpose of Andrews University. <h3> Related Links</h3> <ul> <li> <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php?key=231">Purchase "Steps to Christ" online</a></li> <li> <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php?key=228">Purchase "Christ's Object Lessons" online</a></li> <li> More from <a href="https://universitypress.andrews.edu/catalog.php">Andrews University Press</a></li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_G._White">Who was Ellen G. White?</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/39326">Ellen G. White portrait unveiling at Andrews in 2015</a></li> </ul> Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:46:53 +0000 Edward A. Sutherland, Adventist Education Pioneer http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44685 Sutherland was an administrator and faculty member at Battle Creek College and worked closely with John Harvey Kellogg as an educational reformer.  Sutherland was the driving force in moving this institution from Battle Creek to Berrien Springs.  Ronald Knott, director of Andrews University Press, housed in Sutherland House, will provide an overview of Sutherland's unique contriution to Berrien Springs and to Christian education philosophy.  Why not plan to take a late lunch hour, bring a friend to the lecture, and tour the History Center's exhibit on Andrews history? Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:10:45 +0000 Andrews University Press Annual Seminary Sale http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44627 Andrews University Press will host its Annual Seminary Sale on Tuesday, February 7, 9 am to 4 pm in the Seminary Common. Andrews students may charge purchases to student accounts. Important new works will be featured, including the fourth and final volume of Norman R. Gulley's monumental Systematic Theology, addressing the doctrines of the Church and Last Things. Also featured is the new release of the Press's Inspirational Classics Annotated Anniversary Edition of Steps to Christ, edited by Dr. Denis Fortin. This annual one-day event also provides major discounts on all back titles from the Press catalog, including Ranko Stefanovic's landmark Revelation of Jesus Christ: Commentary on the Book of Revelation. While the event is held in the Seminary Common and is hosted to help seminarians build their professional libraries, all discounts apply for faculty, staff, other students and the community. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:00:00 +0000 Edward Sutherland, Educator http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44509 Edward A. Sutherland was an administrator and faculty member at Battle Creek College (historical “grandparent” of Andrews University). Sutherland worked closely with John Harvey Kellogg as an educational reformer and was the driving force in moving the institution to Berrien Springs. Ronald Knott is director of Andrews University Press, housed in Sutherland House (the oldest campus building in existence). Knott will provide an overview of Sutherland’s unique contribution to this town and to Christian education philosophy. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:54:35 +0000