Professor, School of Bible and Ministry

I have been teaching for 25 years and have immensely enjoyed the study, teaching, and the students. Beginning this academic year, I am moving into administration as the Interim Provost. I will continue to teach a few classes each year, but will now also oversee all of the academic activities at PBU. It will be an interesting challenge; one that I am looking forward to.

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September 21, 2009

Wisdom's House

Last week I spoke in chapel about the university as a house of wisdom. I chose to consider the life of Solomon as the proto-typical university student. Solomon not only sought to understand the creation which the Lord had made (1 Kings 4:32-34), but he also demonstrated that he was able to wisely apply his knowledge and understanding to difficult issues. This is illustrated in the account from 1 Kings 3 where two prostitutes come to Solomon for justice. These texts underscore the importance of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. A biblical university is a house wisdom; knowledge and instruction are the building blocks of the structure. But a biblical view of knowledge is such that it proceeds to wisdom and insight. Such wisdom and insight is key to unraveling the riddles of life, whether they be in the home, school, work, or play.

Posted by Brian Toews on September 21, 2009 9:17 AM |

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