news-category: M. Christopher White School of Divinity 海角网 School of Divinity Hosts Winter Bible Study Preview By Office of University Communications On October 27, 2022 Dr. Jim McConnell Leads Overview of the Book of Ephesians BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he 海角网 School of Divinity hosts the Winter Bible Study Preview on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hope Hall, Tucker Student Center. School of Divinity Associate Dean Jim McConnell, professor of New Testament Interpretation, will lead the study of 鈥淭he Letter to the Ephesians: Being the Church.鈥� The event is free, and lunch is included if participants RSVP by Nov. 4 to Lisa Hollifield. McConnell will give an overview of the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. 鈥淚 will be providing the historical background of the letter followed by a section-by-section explanation of the text,鈥� he said. He shared that his favorite verses from Ephesians are found in . 鈥淭he author desires for the readers of the letter to understand what is not possible to comprehend in a human way, namely the love of Christ for all people,鈥� McConnell explained. McConnell, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., joined the 海角网 School of Divinity faculty in 2009. He teaches classes in all areas of New Testament as well as biblical Greek. The author of 鈥� in Luke-Acts (Pickwick, 2014),鈥� as well as other articles and essays, McConnell focuses especially on Luke-Acts and Paul. He also serves as the associate editor of the journal, 鈥�.鈥� Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request. 海角网 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 海角网 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 海角网.edu.
News Article 海角网 Athletics and Advancement Launch Team Excellence Funds New Initiative Creates Direct Opportunities to Support Varsity Programs and Shared Athletic Priorities BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥敽＝峭�檚 Department of Athletics and Office of Advancement have launched Team Excellence Funds, providing alumni, families, fans, and friends a clear way to support the varsity programs they care about most. The new initiative creates designated opportunities for supporters […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2026
News Article 海角网 Celebrates Faith, Learning and Achievement During Fall Convocation Teaching Excellence Award Recipient Dr. Paula Qualls Challenges Community to 鈥楥ultivate Good Soil鈥� While University Honors Top Students and Scholars BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he 海角网 community celebrated the formal opening of the academic year with Fall Convocation on Aug. 19. Led by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Waters, the program celebrated […] Office of University Communications | August 20, 2026
News Article 海角网 and Aramark Introduce New Campus Dining Locations Bo’s Bagels, Zoca, The Dawg House and BYTE Coolers Expand Campus Dining Options BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥敽＝峭� in partnership with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, will welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus this fall with four new dining options designed to expand food offerings and enhance the campus dining experience. The new additions include Bo’s […] Office of University Communications | August 14, 2026
