Pence to teach at Grove City College

Former Vice President Mike Pence took a teaching position at Grove City College, a Christian school in Pennsylvania.

Pence spoke Thursday at the University’s Faith and Freedom Institute conference, where he spoke about the Israel-Hamas war and anti-Semitism.

university announced that it is It will establish the Center for Faith and Public Life, where Mr. Pence will “immediately begin serving” as a distinguished visiting scholar.

“It is a great honor to serve as a visiting scholar at the Center for New Faith and Public Life at Grove City University,” Pence said at the conference. “Faith and public participation are not, and never have been, mutually exclusive. History shows that Christians who work steadily for the common good have changed the world. Grove City University’s opening of the center shows that Christians are committed to continuing this effort.”

Mr. Pence is an evangelical Christian and has been outspoken about his religious beliefs. The former Indiana governor ran for president this term, but suspended his campaign in October. He held firm to traditional conservative values, including strict restrictions on abortion.

During the campaign, Pence criticized former vice presidential candidate Trump, who severed ties with the former vice president after Pence certified the 2020 election results.

Grove City University President Paul J. McNulty called Pence “perfect for the job because he is an extraordinary example of what it looks like to lead with wisdom and charm in the public sphere.” “It’s a great choice.”

The school said the new center will expand its awareness of the “historic relationship between religious beliefs and public life” and find ways to integrate faith into “public policy and service,” but it will He said that he would not be limited to politics and politics, but would also look at business. education, media and other fields.

“Through a rigorous education and faith-based community, Grove City University is a pivotal institution for students to grow in their faith and understand God’s call on their lives,” Pence said. . “Grove City is committed to sending young men and women into the world who will be beacons of light and truth in a world that needs leaders of integrity and principle.”