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title: Grady Burkhart
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#  Grady Burkhart

 

 

 

 ![]() Grady Burkhart is a senior Civil Engineering student at Dordt University and will graduate in May of 2026. After graduation, he will begin his career as an entry-level civil engineer, where he can contribute to thoughtful, well-designed infrastructure that serves communities well. His academic interests include structural engineering and site design, and he is particularly passionate about engineering that prioritizes safety, stewardship, and human flourishing.

 

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## Articles by Grady Burkhart

  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-beyond-productivity4.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=388e9e99&v=f1cf6e2dd2ca8fd2b474ddbcfb1265bf5108c1bdd3f25bbdd5f53342866141f3)   Essays 

 Feb 03, 2026 

### Beyond Productivity: A Christian Vision for Work and Technology, Part II

 By Grady Burkhart

How might a Biblical understanding of work and its reflection of God's good design enable us to approach automation with hope, confidence, and purpose?

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/beyond-productivity-a-christian-vision-for-work-and-technology-part-ii)  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-beyond-productivity-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=bc118a87&v=d689db5af507de9d6e781c82c59dbd469ec8aa256fbcd90969366ada3947211d)   Essays 

 Jan 30, 2026 

### Beyond Productivity: A Christian Vision for Work and Technology, Part I

 By Grady Burkhart

How might our understanding of work shift when we see it not merely as economic output, but as a way to reflect God’s image, cultivate discernment, and foster human flourishing?

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/beyond-productivity-a-christian-vision-for-work-and-technology-part-i)