Summer Academy

Week 2 (July 18–23)

In the American Legal Studies track, students will explore the moral foundations and historical origins of America’s Constitution and the regime of ordered liberty it established. In particular, we will study the “first” freedoms secured by the First Amendment (religion, speech, press, and assembly) and how the Supreme Court interprets these freedoms today. Students will immerse themselves in the topic by reading and discussing primary-source documents, hearing from legal professionals, and visiting historically significant places in New York City, the capitol of the nation during the ratification of the Bill of Rights. The track will prepare students to read and analyze the arguments in primary-source documents, familiarize them with the most frequently-used legal terminology, and teach them about the Constitution’s protection of the free-flow of ideas in a self-governing society.

Instructors: Dr. Joe Griffith, Dr. Kimberly Reeve

Week 3 (July 25–30)

With Wall Street Journal veteran Prof. Paul Glader, students will become acquainted with the current landscape of New York City as a headquarters for many parts of arts, entertainment and culture. They will learn what it takes to be a journalist who reports and writes about arts and entertainment – from Brooklyn galleries to exhibits at MoMA, from the Bronx’s birth of hip-hop to Broadway musicals and classical performances at Carnegie Hall.

Instructor: Prof. Paul Glader

Week 1 (July 11–16)

Entrepreneurship involves being “alert” to opportunities and working hard to take advantage of them. Entrepreneurship is central to successful markets and economy. In this track you will learn about how entrepreneurship works in the economy, and tips for being entrepreneurial, while also hearing from several current entrepreneurs.

Instructor: Dr. Paul Mueller

Week 3 (July 25–30)

With Prof. Michael Hrynuik and Dr. Kimberly Reeve, students will study the economics, instruments, and institutions of financial markets using New York City as our case study. Students will also learn from Christian finance practitioners and discuss how Biblical principles are applicable to everyday operations at each institution.

Instructors: Prof. Michael Hrynuik, Dr. Kimberly Reeve

Week 1 (July 11–16)

Have you ever wondered what makes a satisfactory return in the financial market? Have you looked at the change in a company’s stock price when it goes public and wondered why the price fluctuates so much on the first day? I mean, how do you even know what a firm is worth? Join Dr. Dami Kabiawu and Professor Michael Hrynuik on a quest for answers. This introductory course provides an overview of capital markets, firm valuation, and answers the age-old question of, what is new in finance?

Instructors: Dr. Dami Kabiawu, Prof. Michael Hrynuik

Week 2 (July 18–23)

Explore the iconic city of New York as depicted in classic and contemporary film. Landscape, architecture and mood combine to create setting and character of place. Filmmakers will use New York as a case study for their own exploration into capturing the essence of their storytelling environment.

Instructor: Dr. Stephen Salyers

Week 3 (July 25–30)

With King’s professor and sports journalist Clemente Lisi, a series of lectures and virtual outings emphasizing the history of sports journalism in New York City with a focus on the life and faith of baseball legend Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Throughout this one-week course, students will learn to see sports media from an ethical perspective as they learn what it takes to report and write about sports from college to the pros, from the street basketball court to the World Cup.

Instructor: Prof. Clemente Lisi