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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor

Religion section editor Sophia Morgan is a junior double-majoring in history and environmental studies. Her academic areas of interest include indigenous people’s history, the trench poets of WWI, and policy surrounding sustainability and reef preservation. While in Michigan, she juggles classes, writing and editing for Chimes, and working as a consultant at the Rhetoric Center. When she is home, you can find her mountain climbing, waterfall chasing, and beach hopping.

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Q&A with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik

Q&A with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
December 6, 2019

The following is an edited, condensed version of our interview with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik.  Chimes: How long have you been president of the seminary?  President Jul...

Calvin community praises new Bible app

Calvin community praises new Bible app

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
November 8, 2019

Halfway through the semester, students and faculty alike have been using the Dwell app to connect with scripture. “We now have the opportunity to engage with God's word in a way that requires us to slow...

All One Body discusses homosexuality within CRC

All One Body discusses homosexuality within CRC

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
October 10, 2019

All One Body sponsored “Pastoral Perspectives on LGBT Inclusion” where three panelists were asked to discuss their views on “developments in the CRC and RCA toward the inclusion and exclusion of...

New campus ministry connects students with local ministers

New campus ministry connects students with local ministers

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
September 27, 2019

Campus Ministries created a new role focused on connecting students with local ministry leaders. With Pastor Joella Ranaivoson’s position vacant, Campus Ministries began considering “creative ways...

Warners and Heun's book

Calvin professors publish new book rethinking Christian environmental stewardship

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
September 21, 2019

This fall, Calvin biology professor David Paul Warners and engineering professor Matthew Kuperus Heun released their co-edited book “Beyond Stewardship: New Approaches to Creation Care” which calls...

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
September 11, 2019

As much as Calvin University’s 2019-20 religious clubs are here for the religion and philosophy majors, they are also here for the engineering, biology and undecideds.  These religious clubs seek...

Wheaton Professor Rethinks Creation

Sophia Morgan, Guest Writer
April 24, 2019

As the seats filled, students began to sit on the floor at this Tuesday’s Science and Religion Forum. Acclaimed Old Testament scholar and Wheaton professor John Walton presented his audience with an...

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Pastor Mary, Keynote Speaker at Conference in Hawaii

Sophia Morgan, Guest Writer
March 28, 2019

As Pastor Mary walked on stage adorned in a beautiful puakinkini flower lei, she was greeted with a fragrant breeze, a clear blue sky, and an excited audience’s applause. This past week, our own Pastor...

Ash Wednesday Message: The Murderer Fears Murder

Sophia Morgan, Guest Writer
March 7, 2019

As the Lord banishes Cain to the land of Nod, Cain is overcome by his punishment as he fears to be driven from the land and the Lord’s presence. He who murdered his own brother fears the violence of...

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