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  Center for Christianity and Public Life appoints Alex Arnold to newly created role of director of research

  The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL) has named Alex Arnold as its first director of research, marking what leaders describe as a major step in advancing the organization’s mission to integrate Christian thought into American civic life.

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  ‘A missing dimension’: Swiss institute marks 20 years studying link between faith and health

  The Research Institute for Spirituality and Health (FISG) in Langenthal has spent two decades exploring the scientific links between faith and well-being. Founded by Swiss physician René Hefti, the institute has demonstrated through numerous studies that spirituality can strengthen identity, foster gratitude, and improve coping with illness and crisis. Its work has influenced academic research, trained students, and contributed to a growing understanding of religion as a resource for public heal

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  Biola University honors late campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba, international leader in higher education security

  Biola University is mourning John Ojeisekhoba, its campus safety chief and international leader in higher education security, who died at 54 after a distinguished career of service and global recognition.

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  Homeschool mom must enroll son in accredited school; Brazilian court upholds $20K in fines

  A Brazilian state high court has ruled that a mother cannot homeschool her son and must enroll him in a recognised school, upholding fines imposed on her for non-compliance, a decision legal advocates argue violates international human rights law protecting parental rights in education.

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  ‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education

  Dr. Marvin Oxenham believes the future of theological education must not only rest on academic excellence or professional competence but also on something more personal and transformative: the character of those preparing to serve in ministry.

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  Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention

  A Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior.

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  First-time author wins Australian Christian Book of the Year for exploration of AI and faith

  First-time author Stephen Driscoll has won the 2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year for his debut work, Made in Our Image: God, Artificial Intelligence and You, which explores the relationship between Christian faith and emerging AI technology.

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