I. Program Description

Calvin College Application for Lilly Faculty Scholars Program Regular Term, Academic Year 2005—2006

I. Program Description Purpose The Lilly Faculty Scholars Program is one component of the Lilly Vocation Project, a college-wide program designed to enhance Calvin’s curricular emphasis on vocation. The funding for this project comes from the Lilly Endowment, and, in turn, is part of a national program to strengthen the concept of vocation within higher education. The Scholars program provides a course release and a possible summer stipend for faculty who will focus their scholarly attention on the educational process and student development at Calvin College. Calvin College’s new curriculum is based on a model of “curriculum as formation.” That is, we intend that the curriculum will develop within students a list of intellectual virtues. This emphasis is consistent with our understanding of vocation as a call to be certain kinds of people, rather than a call toward certain occupations. The Lilly Faculty Scholars will have time to examine that curricular goal, and explore how this process actually works within the context of Calvin College. Although the initial focus of the Scholars’ work will be on educational processes and programs here at Calvin College, we intend to use the findings generated in this “scholarship of teaching” to address national issues in higher education. Eligibility All teaching faculty members with two or more years of teaching experience at Calvin are eligible to apply for the program. In addition, Student Life faculty or staff with two or more years of experience will be eligible to apply. In any given year, we expect that the four member Lilly Faculty Scholars Team will consist of three teaching faculty members and one student life staff member. Funding Criteria The Lilly Faculty Scholar positions will be awarded competitively each year by the Lilly Vocation Project Team. Examples of the kinds of questions that might be addressed by Faculty Scholars can be found in the Lilly Faculty Scholars web site at http://www.calvin.edu/academic/vocation/faculty/scholars.htm.

Criteria for selection will include:  potential impact on college practice  potential contribution to understanding student development or pedagogical practice  potential contribution to national conversations about student development or pedagogical practice  collaborative possibilities with other Lilly Faculty Scholars

Nature of Program Scholars will:  receive a course release and a possible summer stipend  conduct research into vocational development or develop vocation-related programming for a specific academic division or department  leverage other research monies from the college and direct it toward this faculty development and/or research effort  meet together monthly as a Lilly Faculty Scholars Team to discuss the state of vocation/thinking in their academic division of the college and within specific departments  provide leadership for faculty development retreats  generate a written report of research and/or activities at the end of the year, for publication and presentation in off- campus venues and in on-campus settings such as lecture series, faculty seminars, campus monographs, and faculty retreats A related vocation research fund will fund smaller projects on vocation that do not receive Lilly Scholar support. These projects, similar to those described above, will likely be on a smaller scale, often involving summer research support. II. Application Procedure

Deadline A. Application for the regular-term 2005-2006 Lilly Faculty Scholars Program must be made on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 1 of the year prior to the beginning of the academic year during which the LFS would fall. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all parts of the application, including a letter of endorsement coming from the applicant’s department chair, are delivered to the Office of the Dean for Instruction by the deadline. The application shall be submitted in hard copy (printed form) to the Dean for Instruction who will submit it to the Lilly Vocation Project Team for review. The Lilly Vocation Project Team may request additional information or clarifications from the applicant prior to making its recommendations.

Required Items A. Project Description and Outcomes 1. The signed proposal cover sheet (attached), including an abstract of the proposed project. 2. A curriculum vitae, condensed to show relevant items. 3. A detailed description of the project (500 words maximum). This description should highlight the research, planning, or collaborative work that will be undertaken as part of the project. 4. A description of the expected outcomes of the project as they relate to the Lilly Vocation Project, the profession, and the college. The applicant should be clear about the kinds of work (including, but not limited to conference presentations, journal or book publication, an artistic creation, or concrete progress towards one of these) that might result from the Program. B. Financial Information 1. A statement describing the proposed budget (in addition to salary) related to the project should also be included. 2. A statement that the grantee will not accept other remunerative employment without consent of the college. C. Letters 1. A letter from the applicant’s department chair (Division Chair or Academic Dean, if the applicant is department chair or supervisor if applicant is a member of another division) evaluating the proposal. The chair should also endorse the candidate's record of acceptable teaching as well as note any staffing difficulties approval of the reduced teaching load would create.

III. Obligations after Receiving a LFS

A. It is expected that grantees who receive a LFS will continue in their positions at the college for at least one year following their work as a LFS.

B. All publications that result from work done as a Lilly Faculty Scholar should acknowledge the support of Calvin College for the project.

C. The grantee must present a written report on the results or progress of the investigation, publication, or professional gains, which were made. This report should be submitted to the Dean for Instruction and may be presented to the college community as a part of Lilly Vocation Project written materials. Cover Sheet Application for Lilly Faculty Scholars Program

Regular Term, Academic Year 2005-2006

PLEASE TYPE

Name: Paulo F Ribeiro Department: Engineering Adriana S Ribeiro Biology

The Lilly Faculty Scholars receive one course release. When are you able to take this release time? Fall Interim Spring 06

Summer Stipend: Summer Summer ‘06 No Summer Stipend ‘ 0 5

Provide a brief title for your proposed project in the space below:

Reflections on Temptation and Vocation via The Screwtape Letters

Provide an abstract of your proposed project (up to 200 words) in the space below: College students, more than most Christians, struggle with many kinds of temptation during a time when they are also trying to find purpose and direction for their lives. They need a clear vision, a clean heart and proper training of their intellect and emotions.

C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters is a piece of classical Christian literature that has tremendous potential to help students embrace the vision of the Kingdom by encouraging them to face temptation issues and the reality of evil in a direct and practical way. Presented from the twisted perspective of a senior devil, The Screwtape Letters prompts self examination on a great variety of topics, points to misbehaviors and sinful attitudes and moves people towards God’s will and ways. Readers reflect on everything from intellect, philosophy, doctrine, habits, relationships, prayer, work, sexual temptation, politics, pain, suffering, and death. This context is ideal for creating the condition for dynamic conversations relating to our Reformed faith in an informal environment.

This project proposes to prepare a manuscript / study-guide for aiding students (and instructors) during Prelude sessions, informal Bible studies or DCM to better reflect on issues related to temptation and vocation. An incomplete rough draft of this guide has been used for two semesters at a College Sunday School Class at Shawnee Park CRC and has aided instructors in Prelude, Fall ‘04. Students have generally reacted positively, with serious discussion and genuine behavior changes. We are looking forward to complete this guide to assist more students as they grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please see bellow for testimonies of students who used the preliminary draft:

The Screwtape Letters book/Bible study was a huge factor of why I am still at Calvin. It not only challenged me mentally, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Our round-table discussions encapsulated the truest form of democracy spurred by dialogue, and I would not trade those times for anything. Pairing C.S. Lewis with a Bible study is a wonderful idea b/c everything he writes about has biblical support written all over it. Of course, the relationships I formed through the study (esp. with the leaders) are proving to be life-long and healthy. I would definitely recommend this book study to any student at Calvin who desires to know truth and discern some of the evil that is so prevalent in my broken life, as well as our community as a whole. Nathan Ward ‘06

Reading Screwtape with the additional notes presented a new way of looking at my sin and the struggles I face because I am a fallen human being. To look at sin from Satan's perspective was interesting and C.S. Lewis always adds humor and terrific analogies to get the point across. The scriptures that the Ribeiro’s put alongside our Screwtape readings were very helpful to see the truth in what we were reading. I think that expanding the study guide a giving it to more students is a great idea that will be very helpful. Lindsay Knight ‘06

In Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis gives a new perspective in viewing the temptation that is ever present around us. Each one of the 31 chapters is loaded with an analysis of many different forms of temptations, as well as an analysis of the world that Lewis was so much affected by. Lewis includes such a great deal of information that much can be easily overlooked or misunderstood, hindering one from receiving the full benefit of this great piece. The study guide that Mr. and Mrs. Ribeiro have committed to compiling will give great insight and explanation to each of the chapters in Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. As one who has not only viewed the draft of this guide, but also used it as an aide to reading the book I am fully supportive of this project. Expanding the guide and offering it to Calvin College students will give a better understanding of the book itself, but more importantly will give light to the issues of temptation and vocation addressed in the book. I have already expressed my anticipation of the expanded guide to fellow students and will be excited to see it finally take shape. Freeland Shaw ‘06

Also Shirley Hoogstra, VP Student Life, had the following to say about the preparation of the study guide:

"This year the Prelude curriculum included reading The Screwtape Letters. By all accounts, the students truly loved this book. The text is very readable and so very relevant even though it was written over 50 years ago. There is so much in this book that we did not cover in an in-depth way. Prof. Ribeiro's have an outline that shows an in-depth look into the book. I believe that if the early work of the Ribeiro's would be expanded, this book could be used in small group discussions for upperclass students as well as freshmen. It could be the basis for formative Christian formation discussions."

Specific Tasks to be Undertaken During Grant Period

1. Prepare a manuscript / Study guide to assist instructors and students to better reflect and further investigate the topics covered by Letters and open up for additional reflections and discussions. The manuscript will be composed of summaries of the topics for each letter in a matrix format composed of the devil’s advices lined up against God’s guidance (supported by Bible references) and commentary notes.

The summary for each letter will also contain: a) Questions for discussions and further reflections; b) Recommended readings from both spiritual, worldview and professional aspects. c) Space for students to write their own views and understandings.

2. Test the response of the students to the proposed guide and evaluate the effectiveness of the process. It is proposed to test the guide first under an informal environment: informal Bible study discussions groups in the dorms, etc, and then evaluate the guide for a Prelude and or DCM course. The Guide can also be used for short class reflections or meditations.

Expected Outcomes

1. Encourage students to more effectively open up, discuss and investigate issues related to temptation and purpose of their Christian life and calling.

2. Provide an environment in which proper behavior and Christian doctrines are discussed and encouraged without the appearance of indoctrination.

Time Line

Spring Semester ‘06. (Part of Release Time)

1. Start preparation of manuscript from rough draft 2. Integrate questions, commentaries and references 3. Review manuscript 4. Send to proof reading

Proposed Budget

1. $TBD - This is for one course release time (Spring 06) for Paulo F Ribeiro only.

Total Budget: $ TBD

Reference Letter will arrive from Wayne Wentzheimer

Signature of Applicant(s) Date

The signature of the applicant indicates agreement to the terms of the Lilly Faculty Scholars Program.

Submit application on or before 5:00 p.m., December 1, 2004, to the Dean for Instruction.