Michael Newton, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Professor
School of Science and the Environment
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
mnewton@grenfell.mun.ca
Office:
(709) 637-6279
Bio/Research
Studies at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Some years back I wrote The Concept of Purity in the Letters of Paul and at Qumran (Cambridge University Press, 1985). Among the things I teach are biblical studies, eastern religions and religion and the environment. I have als...
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Bio/Research
Studies at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Some years back I wrote The Concept of Purity in the Letters of Paul and at Qumran (Cambridge University Press, 1985). Among the things I teach are biblical studies, eastern religions and religion and the environment. I have also been involved in a three hour credit Student Success Course, called The Idea of the University (University 1010).We use Dave Ellis' Becoming a Master Student, a book I recommend. I played a modest role on the editorial board for the Canadian Edition. I continue to study the ways that universities can encourage students to be successful in their first year of studies and hang in and finish their degrees in a timely manner.
I have recently completed my role as author to a series of religious education text books for the elementary grades.
My research at the moment involves the "sacred geography'" of the Incas as displayed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru.
My main professional interest continues to be teaching. I am constantly renewing and refreshing current courses and planning new ones. At present I am doing research in ecopsycholgy and also the practice of mindfulness in the class room to reduce student stress and improve learning.
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I have recently completed my role as author to a series of religious education text books for the elementary grades.
My research at the moment involves the "sacred geography'" of the Incas as displayed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru.
My main professional interest continues to be teaching. I am constantly renewing and refreshing current courses and planning new ones. At present I am doing research in ecopsycholgy and also the practice of mindfulness in the class room to reduce student stress and improve learning.
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