Wheaton College
A columnist looks back and looks ahead
By David P. Gushee — December 27, 2016
(RNS) "After 30 years attempting to advocate for a particular kind of American public life," writes David Gushee, "I feel a deep sense of powerlessness in relation to where our culture and politics are going."
Christian colleges grapple with Trump’s election, views on women and minorities
By Kirkland An — November 18, 2016
(RNS) Support for Trump may have been less decisive on Christian college campuses, where most students are also white evangelicals.
God? Meaning of life? Many Americans don’t seek them in church
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 28, 2016
(RNS) “Are a lot of Americans on a conscious journey to learn who Jesus Christ is? I don’t think so,” said LifeWay Research's Scott McConnell.
Wheaton tarnishes itself again
By Mark Silk — May 2, 2016
The College needs to take a moral stand on its disgraced alumnus and honoree Dennis Hastert.
Wheaton group blasts college’s silence over Hastert confession
By David Gibson — April 30, 2016
(RNS) The evangelical school’s gay community is “stunned” that Wheaton “has not issued a stronger statement of condemnation” by its famous grad.
Filmmaker crowdfunding documentary about ‘Same God’ flap
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 1, 2016
(RNS) Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? One filmmaker is exploring the question raised by the controversy over a former Wheaton College professor's comments.
Wheaton prof gets new post named for Muslim leader
By Adelle M. Banks — March 3, 2016
(RNS) She will join the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.
Wheaton professor who left college over ‘same God’ flap: ‘I would do it again’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 26, 2016
CHICAGO (RNS) Wearing the hijab, said Larycia Hawkins, was a way of “trying to position myself with my Muslim sisters.” That’s what solidarity is, said the former Wheaton College professor.
Whither Wheaton? An evangelical college ponders its future
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 12, 2016
(RNS) The conflict between the school and a professor who tried to show solidarity with Muslims is itself emblematic of where American evangelicalism is today.
Larycia Hawkins, Wheaton College offer gratitude, move on
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 10, 2016
CHICAGO (RNS) “My journey at Wheaton College is part of my journey,” said Hawkins. “It’s not the end of my journey. There are no goodbyes -- only good memories,” Hawkins said.
Is Wheaton reconciled with Doc Hawk or with conservative evangelicals? (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — February 9, 2016
(RNS) If separating from a tenured professor under a confidential agreement is “reconciliation,” then surely the word has no meaning.
Wheaton provost apologizes to Larycia Hawkins; she’s leaving
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 6, 2016
(RNS) Hawkins and Wheaton said they would part with mutual respect after controversy over Hawkins' comment that Christians and Muslims worship the "same God."
Wheaton faculty recommends college drop actions against professor
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 21, 2016
CHICAGO (RNS) The faculty council said it has “grave concerns” about the process the college followed in its efforts to fire Larycia Hawkins.
Is Wheaton College getting a fair shake? (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — January 19, 2016
(RNS) Make no mistake. Wheaton College is the "rebel" when it comes to enforcing its doctrinal standard, especially considering our society’s distaste for dogma.
Protesters push to ‘Reinstate Doc Hawk’ on first day of Wheaton’s spring semester
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 11, 2016
WHEATON (RNS) It was a chilly start to the spring semester as students gathered on the steps of the evangelical school’s Edman Memorial Chapel chanting “Reinstate Doc Hawk” over the ringing of the chapel bells.
