Archives for History Category
Goshen College to host former-Amish author Saloma Miller Furlong
Saloma Miller Furlong, author of "Why I Left the Amish," just published by Michigan State University Press, will give a reading and presentation titled, "Two Lives in One: Inside and Outside the Amish."
Goshen College launches institutes focused on ecological regeneration, Latino educational achievement and global Anabaptism
An "exciting new chapter" has begun at Goshen College, according to the college's President James E. Brenneman on March 24 as he launched three institutes, all focused on the college's distinctive academic strengths as they relate to faith.
Roth’s new book on Anabaptist-Mennonite education faces challenges head on
Having been involved in Mennonite education nearly his whole life -as a student, parent and professor- Goshen College Professor of History John D. Roth knows the subject of his new book, Teaching that Transforms: Why Anabaptist-Mennonite Education Matters (Herald Press, February 2011), quite intimately.
History professor completes Mennonite book trilogy with ‘Practices’
How do the practices, habits and routines of worship form Christian -and specifically Mennonite- identity? Goshen College Professor of History John D. Roth explores these questions in his new book "Practices: Mennonite Worship and Witness," (Herald Press, 2009). "Practices" is the final book in his three volume series on Mennonite identity in the 21st century.
Historical Library purchases rare piece of Anabaptist history
To add to its already extensive list of original Anabaptist writings, the Mennonite Historical Library (MHL) and Goshen College have recently purchased a rare book of Anabaptist martyr accounts and hymns that pre-dates "Martyrs Mirror" (first edition, 1660)- the famous 1,290 page book that documents Anabaptist martyrs.
Goshen history professor says Christian denominations will not disappear
John D. Roth, a Goshen College professor of history and director of the Mennonite Historical Library, says that Christian denominations continue to have great relevance despite evidence of declining membership and eroding loyalty to traditional institutions.
Leading experts on the Amish, including Goshen College’s Steve Nolt, explain surprising forgiveness of Nickel Mines schoolhouse killer in new book
The Amish response to the murders of five schoolgirls in Nickel Mines, Pa., last Oct. 2 was even more surprising than the intrusion of evil into bucolic Lancaster County.
Roth to sign new book, ‘Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice,’ at local store March 12
Ask any person randomly on the sidewalk (outside of Elkhart County)what they know about the Mennonites and chances are their answer will include Mormons, black clothes and buggies, or general confusion.
May term offers students unique off-campus study experiences
Participating in an excavation in the Southwest, trekking through Amazon rainforests in South America and snorkeling through coral reefs in the Florida Keys are just a few of the ways Goshen College students spent their class time during May term.