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Nigeria Elections: President Goodluck Jonathan Concedes Defeat to Ex-Military Dictator Muhammadu Buhari
People in Nigeria went to the polls over the weekend to elect a president. Based on the election results, former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari won, and President Goodluck Jonathan has conceded defeat.
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Jeremy Clarkson Update: ‘Top Gear’ Executive Producer Says Goodbye as BBC Head Faces Death Threats
Controversial presenter Jeremy Clarkson did not have his contract renewed by the British Broadcasting Corp. after an internal report revealed that he verbally and physically attacked a producer. Now his childhood friend and “Top Gear” executive producer Andy Wilman has left the show after that fallout.
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Musician Sufjan Stevens Challenges Perception of Christian Music in His Latest Album 'Carrie & Lowell'
Music artist Sufjan Stevens has released his newest album entitled “Carrie & Lowell.” Although it focuses on the life of his mother, Carrie, the album also challenges the negative public perception on Christian music.
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Study finds That Poverty Negatively Affects Children’s Brains
A surprising study has shown that the stresses associated with low-income households, as opposed to those in wealthier households, can negatively impact children’s brain development.
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Jeremy Lin Talks About a Difficult Year in His NBA Career and Takes Responsibility
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin made history with Jordan Clarkson by being part of the first Asian-American backcourt in NBA history. However, his basketball career has encountered many rough patches, even now.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.