From mathematics, to religion and philosophy, to a story about a musician’s quest for happiness: Check out the variety of topics our faculty has published about in the past year.
Angelyn Balodimas-Bartolomei
THE PLASTER MIGRATION: FROM ITALY TO THE USA—UNEARTHING STORIES OF THE ITALIAN PLASTER STATUE MAKER
Balodimas-Bartolomei, a Professor of Education, penned this book, a survey of Italian sculpture and cast sculpture forms and schools of training, formats, styles, and methods of execution.
Paul H. De Neui
SACRED MOMENTS: REFLECTIONS ON BUDDHIST RITES AND CHRISTIAN RITUALS
Seminary Professor of Missiology De Neui explores the impact rituals have on people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—even among those who don’t believe they work. When done effectively, ritual, De Neui says,“deeply impacts all aspects of human existence sometimes consciously, often non-discursively. Ritual becomes a sacred moment.”
Alan James Iliff
CHARLES S. PEIRCE’S MATHEMATICAL LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY
Iliff, a Professor of Mathematics, writes about the external influences on Peirce, a highly regarded American philosopher who is considered the inventor of pragmatism. Iliff details how Peirce laid down the framework for the model-theoretic line of development in mathematical logic.
John Laukaitis
DENOMINATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DURING WORLD WAR II
Associate Professor of Education Laukaitis examines how World War II affected denominational colleges, which held positions ranging from justifying the war in light of the existential threat that the United States faced to maintaining long-held beliefs of nonviolence.
Thomas Zelle
ALLEGRO DOLCE—THE VIOLINIST AND HIS 5 BEST FRIENDS
In his fictional tale, Zelle imagines the life of Allegro Dolce, a “famous, popular, and successful violinist who had just about everything that a musician would want or need … or so we think.” The story follows Dolce on his quest for happiness, which remains elusive despite his numerous competition records and prizes. His journey begins one day as he embarks on “a casual walk.”