Beliefs

We firmly believe in the basic truths of the Christian faith as expressed in Holy Scripture and summarized in the central creeds and confessions: God is a Trinity, He created the heavens and the earth, humans are created in His image, a fall took place, Christ died as a substitute for the sins of the world and was raised again, through faith and repentance any individual can become a child of God, Christ is coming again in a personal, visible return to raise all believers to everlasting life.

Mission

To present the Christian option in the Academy worldwide, wherever the invitation is extended, with the conviction that we are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.  We are desirous of presenting as strong a case for Christianity as we can through inviting top Christian scholars also interested in outreach via conferences, publication of Christian scholarship in dialogue with other members of the Academy, etc.

Connections

International University Connection enlists the Society of Christian Philosophers in international outreach programs:

The Russia Connection(RC)-through Natalia Pecherskaya and the St. Petersburg School of Religion and Philosophy, and the efforts of Professor Richard Swinbume of Oxford (and chair of the Russia Committee for the SCP), symposia (St. Petersburg I, II), short-term lecture series and translation of standard Christian books are projects undertaken.  One book is in print and another is in process.

The China Connection(CC)-through Professor Zhao Dunhua and Zhang Zhigang, in connection with Peking University Department of Philosophy and the Society of Christian Philosophers, sponsor symposia (Peking I, II, III, IV, V), term lectureships, short-term lecture series, and publication and translation of major Christian works and symposia proceedings.

Projects

1. Symposia (Peking/Sino-Westem Symposia, Russia Symposia).
2. Short-term lecture series at universities in China and Russia.
3. Sabbatical appointments at universities in former Soviet Block countries and China.
4. Sets of journals for libraries at universities in Russia and China.
5. Books by authors for libraries at universities in Russia and China.
6. Libraries left in wills transferred to libraries at universities in Russia and China.
7. Faculty exchanges from universities in China and Russia to the west.
8. Student scholarships, tuition wavers for students from China and Russia.
9. Chinese and Russian scholar presentations in western society meetings.
10. Academic links between western Christian colleges/universities and Chinese and Russian universities.

Funding

Currently, IUC is a branch of Global Horizons, and all funds for IUC are thus designated and channeled through Global Horizons. When IUC has established a charitable trust, funds will be sent directly to IUC. A web site will also be available.

To Contact: Global Horizons, 1370 Skiles Lane, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 55112

Communications

Dr. Mel Stewart, IUC Director
29023 138th Street
Zimmerman, MN 55112
612 633 3345 Fax 612 389 3345
e-mail: mystewart@sherbtel.net

IUC Board

Mel Stewart, Director (Bethel), Tom Correll (Minister of Missions, Wooddale Church), Mark Maine (Chairman & CEO of Angelic Entertainment, Chairman of Angelic Studios & Chairman of Angelic Pictures), David Perry, Paul Sjolund, Keith Solimar (Solimar Products). Professor Richard Swinburne, Oriel College, Oxford University, and Professor C. Stephen Evans, Dean of Research, Calvin College, and President of the Society of Christian Philosophers (SCP).

Immediate Projects

1. China-Western Symposium VI, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China, needs at least $15,000.00 per yr.*  It has been strongly recommended by members of the Board that funds also be raised for travel for the presenters, since a number of presenters from the west have covered their air travel "out of pocket" numerous times.  Please contact Mr. Stewart ASAP, to let him know whether you intend to give and what amount, so that the goal can be reached by the end of March and confirmation be sent to Xiamen University.  Funds need not be sent to IUC c/o Global Horizons until some time in August, that year.*
2. Philosophy of religion anthology translation/publication, $4,000.00, by October, that year.
3. Funds for teaching appointment at Peking University, Fall term, Mel & Donna Stewart, needed, $10,000.00 per yr., plus an additional $2,000.00 per yr. for travel for 2 to Beijing.*

*Not a solicitation for funds, but for prayer.