The Christian Scholars Forum is an interdisciplinary group, open to Baylor graduate students and young faculty in all subject areas, which aims to foster discussion about Christian scholarship and help new academics think through the implications of teaching and researching as Christians. We host biweekly, informal meetings throughout the semester in which we discuss books and articles on these topics by fellow Christian scholars. (The exact day and time of meetings is determined at the beginning of each semester by polling interested students.) There is no cost to participate beyond the cost of books (we have sometimes been able to provide books as well, although this is not guaranteed), no application or selection process, and no commitment to attend a certain number of meetings. All you need to do is show up ready for a conversation!
- Co-Directors: Anna Judd (PhD Candidate in Philosophy) and Ariadne Lewis (PhD Student in English)
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Perry L. Glanzer (Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion)
SPRING 2025 EVENTS
This semester we will hold twice-monthly lunch meetings to discuss The Outrageous Idea of Christian Scholarship by George Marsden. Schedule and locations TBA.
Have questions or want to be added to CSF’s mailing list? Please contact Anna (anna_judd1@baylor.edu).
Partners and Resources
- Ratio Christi Professor Ministry: Sponsors the Baylor chapter of CSF as well as similar chapters at a number of other schools. Check out their Resources list for videos and book recommendations!
- Institute for Faith and Learning: A fantastic Baylor organization which sponsors our chapter of CSF. Offers lots of resources, programs, and events related to faith and learning, including the annual Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture.
Past Events
- Fall 2024: Discussed articles from Comment Magazine Spring 2018, Is the University Worth Saving?
- Spring 2024: Discussed The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis and Leisure: the Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper
- Fall 2023: Discussed On Christian Teaching by David Smith
- Spring 2023: Discussed The Two Tasks of the Christian Scholar edited by William Lane Craig and Paul Gould
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