Renewing Christian intellectual life in the world's research universities
Brief reflections from scholars on connections between their work and the theology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
My research is on the design and development of large scale satellite architectures. Two examples relevant to this discussion are the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the current development of global space based systems to provide world wide internet access. There are several currently in develo…
University of Rosario
Wolterstorff’s aim of bringing to light and demanding attention to the role of justice in the academy should represent a fundamental commitment for all of us. This requires a constant effort to identify and fight against subtle forms of injustice, hidden behind academic practices or institutionalize…
Universidad Austral
In his Theology Brief Justice and Rights , Prof. Nicholas Wolterstorff indicates that first-order justice pertains to how agents engage each other, how they interact. This assertion is true; however, deep interpersonal relationships require more than mere justice. In my opinion, they can only develo…
Northwestern University
Law is the chief institution through which second-order justice is administered. We live in a liberal society where everything is permitted unless specifically prohibited. But Scripture tells us that we are fallen creatures. Lawmaking, therefore, must play a critical role in shaping second-order jus…
University of Otago
In his Theology Brief Justice and Rights , Professor Wolterstorff explores the idea of first-order justice from a Christian perspective, including the place of considerations of justice in disciplinary subject matter. Wolterstorff rejects the term “distributive justice” for the type of justice which…
Harvard Medical School
Justice may at first seem peripheral to the therapeutic enterprise, with its emphases on non-judgmental acceptance and individual growth. But first order justice is often central to the goals of treatment, the clinician’s approach, and the delivery of care.
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