Ohio Christian University's Religion Department will host a presentation and discussion on “Divine Healing” on February 28, at 7:00 pm in OCU's Maxwell Library.
Presenter Dr. Edward Williamson is author of No Other Name, a book that chronicles his late wife Loretta’s battle with cancer. Dr. Williamson is father of OCU Religion Professor Ben Williamson.
Dr. Williamson is General Superintendent of the Evangelical Methodist Church and chair of the Board of Trustees for OMS International. The Evangelical Methodist Church has churches in Southeast Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, in addition to those in the United States.
All freshman students enrolled in the Department's "Worldviews" course are required to read this book and write a reflection paper that wrestles with the question: “If God is all powerful and good, why do bad things happen to good people?”
No Other Name is a powerful testament to God’s power to rescue us from anything that stands in the way of his purposes for our lives, and his comfort and love when the moment comes when we must say "Good Bye" to those closest to our hearts until Christ returns.
Very few people go through life without being touched by cancer, whether they experience the diagnosis or someone they love does. Dr. Williamson has walked through this experience while allowing his faith to grow. He has a pastor’s heart, knows how to intercede for others, and would be happy to pray for you. He believes God still heals today and has witnessed it.
All students are encouraged to attend and meet Dr. Williamson. The Circleville community is cordially invited to attend.
No Other Name may be ordered at www.noothername2013.com.
Articles of Interest
Dr. Caleb Friedeman Publishes Major Reference Work
Published: April 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index to Rabbinic
Literature(ASIRL) with Hendrickson Academic. This volume is a comprehensive
Scripture index to classical rabbinic literature in English that contains
approximately 90,000 entries and represents over 2,500 hours of work by a
seven-person team over the course of two and a half years. In addition to the
work of the editorial team, a group of OCU staff and students assisted in
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index to Rabbinic
Literature(ASIRL) with Hendrickson Academic. This volume is a comprehensive
Scripture index to classical rabbinic literature in English that contains
approximately 90,000 entries and
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index
Students Serve Alongside WGM in Uganda
Published: October 16, 2019
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a vision trip rather than the
typical mission work some may think of. The team got to see many different
ministries the missionaries are working with as well as support them through
fellowship and prayer.
During the two weeks the team was abroad, they worked with a wide range of
ministries, one of which is known as the Dignity project, providing women and
girls with reusable feminine products
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a vision trip rather than the
typical mission work some may think of. The team got to see many different
ministries the missionaries are working with as well as support them through
fellowship and
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a
Gerald Murphy Encourages Revival
Published: October 16, 2019
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of Ohio Christian, encouraged students to let go of their
former selves and take on their new identity as sons and daughters of God. In
order to take on this new identity, Murphy said that one must first stop
self-identifying as a sinner saved by grace. “If you continue to call
yourself a sinner,” he said, “you’re going to keep acting like one.”
Next, one must stop relying on their own actions
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of Ohio Christian, encouraged students to let go of their
former selves and take on their new identity as sons and daughters of God. In
order to take on this new identity, Murphy said that one must
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of
Ohio Christian Hosts Youth Explosion
Published: July 29, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian Center Lead
Pastor Perry Payne.
Each day of camp kicked off with a student led devotional going over the
Beatitudes of Jesus followed by real life breakout sessions. After lunch,
students
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide
Easter - the Extraordinary Found in the Ordinary
Published: April 18, 2019
By Rev. David Brown, Associate Professor, Religion
By Rev. David Brown, Associate Professor, Religion
By Rev. David Brown, Associate Professor, Religion
Archived Articles of Interest
Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. Speaks at OCU Event
Published: August 26, 2015
Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. Speaks at OCU
Dr. Walter Kaiser, world-renowned Old Testament scholar, was the guest
lecturer at Ohio Christian University’s Religion Faculty Retreat that took
place August 18, 2015, in the Maxwell Library.
Dr. Kaiser shared his view on how a Christian university functions in
tandem with the Gospel saying, “I’ve endorsed the concept of a Christian
university because I’ve been all my life in education, and I sense that
that’s a great mission to put the whole concept of Christianity [into
practice.] Yet, it focuses in on a “uni”-versity — a one song —so
Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. Speaks at OCU
Dr. Walter Kaiser, world-renowned Old Testament scholar, was the guest
lecturer at Ohio Christian University’s Religion Faculty Retreat that took
place August 18, 2015, in the Maxwell Library.
Dr. Kaiser shared his view on how a Christian university functions in
tandem with the Gospel saying, “I’ve endorsed the concept of a Christian
university
Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. Speaks at OCU
Dr. Walter Kaiser, world-renowned Old Testament scholar, was the guest
lecturer at Ohio Christian University’s Religion Faculty Retreat that took
place
More Than a Job
Published: July 9, 2015
With the economic state of the United States as is, it would be an
understatement to say that a majority of the populace is intently focused on
securing employment. As an adult, it is a crucial part of being responsible.
However, in adapting to the daily routine of work and family, we can often
get trapped in an obligatory mindset, only thinking of our job as a means to
an end.Marilyn McFarlin, a full-time foster parent and babysitter from
Pennsylvania, had initially begun her career with this mindset. She loved
serving young kids and found it fulfilling; however, she recognized the
With the economic state of the United States as is, it would be an
understatement to say that a majority of the populace is intently focused on
securing employment. As an adult, it is a crucial part of being responsible.
However, in adapting to the daily routine of work and family, we can often
get trapped in an obligatory mindset, only thinking of our job as a means to
an end.Marilyn
With the economic state of the United States as is, it would be an
understatement to say that a majority of the populace is intently focused on
securing employment. As an adult, it is a crucial
Not Done Yet: Continuing the Lord’s work in Papua New Guinea
Published: June 29, 2015
A Google search of “Papua New Guinea” brings up countless images of
indigenous people in in traditional dress; articles about cannibalism,
sorcery, and sexism; and an undeniable sense of other, foreign, and
different. Mountainous, fertile, forested, landscapes dotted with villages
highlight how vastly different this island nation is from its more industrial
counterparts. According to Dr. David Lattimer, PNG is “the kind of place
that if you ever visit, you won’t ever forget.”It would be easy to
abandon such an isolated nation to its own devices, allow it to continue down
a path of
A Google search of “Papua New Guinea” brings up countless images of
indigenous people in in traditional dress; articles about cannibalism,
sorcery, and sexism; and an undeniable sense of other, foreign, and
different. Mountainous, fertile, forested, landscapes dotted with villages
highlight how vastly different this island nation is from its more industrial
counterparts. According to Dr.
A Google search of “Papua New Guinea” brings up countless images of
indigenous people in in traditional dress; articles about cannibalism,
sorcery, and sexism; and an undeniable sense of other,
OCU Teacher Education Student With a Passion for Missions
Published: May 14, 2015
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or missions work. Her dad is
the President of GO International giving her the chance to travel to Mexico,
Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. This year she
will be returning to Trinidad with a team of OCU Students over Spring Break
and will be going to Costa Rica in May.
“I absolutely love what our family does,” said Allyson. “I get to meet
so many amazing people through
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or missions work. Her dad is
the President of GO International giving her the chance to travel to Mexico,
Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad. This year she
will be returning to
Ohio Christian University Sophomore and Early Childhood Education major
Allyson Jones has grown up being involved in ministry. Her family has
always served together, whether in pastoring or
Biblical Marriage is Beautiful
Published: April 28, 2015
I stand for traditional marriage (one man and one woman for life). I love
marriage with my beautiful wife of 28 years and my two sons from the United
States and Guatemala. What a privilege to enjoy this God-designed institution
called marriage. The traditional family unit has made America great and
brings so much peace to my life. As the debate on marriage rages, many
elected officials on both sides of the aisle render comments in support of or
opposition to the definition of marriage, with some sending news-breaking
statements while both political pundits and peasant commoners discuss
I stand for traditional marriage (one man and one woman for life). I love
marriage with my beautiful wife of 28 years and my two sons from the United
States and Guatemala. What a privilege to enjoy this God-designed institution
called marriage. The traditional family unit has made America great and
brings so much peace to my life. As the debate on marriage rages, many
elected officials on
I stand for traditional marriage (one man and one woman for life). I love
marriage with my beautiful wife of 28 years and my two sons from the United
States and Guatemala. What a privilege to enjoy
