Outrageous Christian Scholars Society

Dallas Baptist University 

Deepening understanding of the vocation of Christian scholarship and higher education

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What is it?

The Outrageous Christian Scholars Society (OCSS) exists for the following purposes:

1. To expose DBU faculty and administrators to significant books in the field of Christian higher education.
2. To stimulate in-depth conversation and provoke insight on important topics related to the work of Christian scholars and educators.
3. To cultivate a larger vision for Christian higher education and its role and influence in the Church and world.
4. To foster a deeper sense of community among university faculty and administrators through conversation, encouragement and prayer.

When is it?

The OCSS meets three or four times each semester on Wednesday afternoons for an hour and half.

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What do we do?

Three things primarily:

1. We read the text to be discussed in advance of our meeting.
2. We analyze, evaluate and discuss the text under consideration.
3. We pray.

Who is invited to attend?

All DBU faculty and administrators.