Sanctified Consumption
How can we ensure that our daily choices and patterns of consumption reflect faithfulness to God, concern for our neighbors, and stewardship of creation?
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Dr. Jeff Ploegstra
Professor of Biology and Dean for Foundational and Health Sciences
Dr. Jeff Ploegstra serves as Dean for Foundational and Health Sciences at Dordt University. He provides leadership for the people and programs in Foundational and Health Sciences, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Health and Human Performance
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Nursing
Dr. Ploegstra guides the development and implementation of Dordt’s Core Program, including leading the Core Program Committee. In addition, he has worked as a professor of biology and environmental studies at Dordt since 2009.
His research interests include population genetics of native prairies, perennial crop development, and probiotics.
Education
- Ph.D. in Biology / Science Education, University of Iowa, 2008.
- MA in Science Teacher Education / General Science Teacher Education, University of Iowa, 2004.
- MS in Biology, University of Iowa, 2002.
- BS in Biology, Dordt University, 1999.
Articles by Jeff Ploegstra
Life, Name, Identity
Naming is a recognition of the life of another being. It calls us into intimate knowledge and a relationship shaped by wonder.
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That’s So Vanilla: Recovering Wonder in a Culture of Discontent
The Lord's abundant goodness surrounds us in every corner of creation, but the world often tempts us to take these blessings for granted. How do we cultivate true contentment in a world that chases endless novelty?
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We Are All Math People
A series on mathematics and Christianity
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Math From Every Angle
In a father's heartfelt letter, he expresses concern about his daughter's aversion to math, emphasizing how a strong math foundation can enrich life.
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