Almost a Wrap

Hi Yall!

The students have nearly finished all of their courses here at CCSP. Time sure does fly!

So far:

They were challenged by the social issues raised in Sustainable Community Development. 

In their two week course of God & Nature, they were encouraged to approach the Bible with an agrarian/land-based perspective.  In addition, students learned about the significance of how Jesus Christ's death redeemed ALL of creation, not just humankind.

God & Nature I: Students, Staff, and Professor Davis engage in
a student led session.

In Environmental Literature students read until their brain's were as fit as olympic decathalonists. Under the tutorage of Dr. Susan M. Felch (Professor of English, Calvin College), they explored texts by Annie Dillard, Wendell Berry, the Kiwi author Patricia Grace, and many many more. Students were enriched by the class discussions, the individual assignments, and the opportunity to read intentionally with close attention to detail.

The students recently wrapped-up their two-week course in Terrestrial Ecology with Dr. David Warners (Professor of Biology, Calvin College). 

CCSP's Thanksgiving mascot "Flamurkey"

The semester is drawing to a close with less than 2 weeks left. However, there is still more learning to engage in, more shenanigans to be had, more bon-fires on the beach to set ablaze, and more delicious meals to eat!

Lots of wonderful food for a lot of lovely people.

Speaking of meals, culinary delights were shared at our belated THANKSGIVING FEAST - Old Convent Style! Students and staff joined forces to make a fantastic array of Thanksgiving dishes ranging from sweet potato mash, green bean casserole, sausage stuffing, corn bake, heaps of sweet treats, and a good ol' turkey. It was yum-as!!!!

Anyway, Viva la Vida here at CCSP and Happy Christmas season's greetings to all yall!

Cheers, 

Adam (CCSP Student Life Coordinator)