Tag: Applied Social Sciences

Teaching by Example

Dr. Morgan Braganza, assistant professor of social work, has been nominated for the Women of the Year award in Kitchener Waterloo for her community work. Through Braganza’s lived experience and...
June 3, 2026

Calling the Police

Three alumni build a case for Christians pursuing a law enforcement career.
April 16, 2026

Surrendering Her Plan, Regaining Her Voice

When Hanna Lee began studying at Redeemer University, she never anticipated the personal and professional journey God would take her on.
April 16, 2026

Student Profile: Ninette Hidalgo

Ninette Hidalgo is a third-year student studying social work. After finding her way to Redeemer unexpectedly, she has since learned that God can be found in the details.
March 25, 2024

Transforming Communities for Christ

Partnership with Dordt University creates a new pathway for students to advance in the social work profession.
October 3, 2023

Honouring the Faith of Refugees

Assistant professor of business Dr. Raymond B. Chiu discusses the work he and a team of researchers from across the country are doing to better understand the adjudication and experiences of...
September 29, 2022

A Fresh Start for SOAPS

Annika Koekkoek ’21 and third-year student Amy Pardy enhance the connection between the social sciences and faith through the student-run club, SOAPS.
October 28, 2021

A Voice for the Sidelines

Assistant professor of social work Dr. Morgan Braganza is highlighting the different experiences of marginalized people in social work education.
October 28, 2021

Faculty Profile: Dr. Morgan Braganza

Dr. Morgan Braganza is an assistant professor in applied social sciences.
November 6, 2020

Rooted in Hope: Christians in Social Work

Dr. Jim Vanderwoerd, professor of social work and chair of the department of applied social sciences, reflects on the tension that exists for Christians working in the field of social work and how...
March 10, 2020

Finding the Sacred in the Secular

Dr. Timothy Epp's research sheds light on the divide between sacred and secular music by exploring the spiritual content in mainstream music.
March 11, 2019

Does #MeToo include Christian universities?

New study finds independent Christian campuses may provide greater safety from sexual violence than their public counterparts.
March 7, 2018

Everything Has a Story

Clarence Keesman ‘98, executive director of youth drop-in centre The Refuge, encounters stories of brokenness and healing each and every day.
October 6, 2017

The Sacred Project of the Social Sciences

A worldview and sacred project are always behind our studies in social science. But whose sacred project are we investing in?
October 1, 2017

Welcoming the Stranger

Alumna Sarah Snider works with Micah House and Karam Kitchen, two different organizations with very similar goals: empowering and walking alongside refugees and newcomers.
July 18, 2017