Continual Education
Joel J. Heim, M. Div., Ph.D.
Co-Owner
Nelia Beth Scovill, M.Div., Ph.D.
Co-Owner
As we strive to tell you about us, the most basic idea is that Joel J. Heim and Nelia Beth Scovill are about continual education. During our careers in higher education, our students routinely identified us as some of their most influential and engaging teachers. When our academic careers ended earlier than expected, we found ourselves at the end of a proverbial rope. No matter what we did, we could not escape our true calling as educators: to help others become a better version of themselves.
In 2018, we figured out how to tie a knot in our proverbial rope so we could hang on to our calling: we formed Explore Big Ideas LLC, an online personal development and education company. Now, no longer limited to serving students enrolled in a specific institution, our opportunities seem limitless. Through our web-based offerings we can reach anyone willing to join us on the journey of exploring ideas that matter.
Education Enriching Your Life
Explore Big Ideas LLC is an innovative online platform that aims to empower adults through personal development and education. Our mission is to provide a space for individuals to explore, ponder, and engage with big ideas that matter. We understand that in today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find time to invest in personal growth and education.That's why we have developed a web-based platform that allows users to access our curated content from anywhere, at any time. Our diverse range of learning activities cover a variety of topics, from mindfulness and self-care to social and political issues. We believe that by providing a range of thought-provoking content, we can help individuals expand their perspectives and develop critical thinking skills. We have carefully curated each learning activity to ensure that our users receive high-quality and engaging content. Explore Big Ideas LLC provides unique learning experiences that enrich your life and help you become a better version of yourself.
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Master Educators
Long noted for our engaging and innovative teaching styles, we bring more than 40 years of college teaching experience at universities in California and Wisconsin. We have also led urban and suburban congregations and led education programs for children, youth, and adults in religious organizations. Joel J. Heim spent 5 years teaching in Nebraska public schools before heading to seminary. Since leaving higher education, Nelia Beth Scovill now works in project management in information technology.
We both earned our Ph.Ds. in social ethics from the University of Southern California and master’s degrees in religion from Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (affiliated with with Columbia University). Joel has a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Nebraska. Nelia Beth has her bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Oregon State University.
EbI's Co-Owners
Nelia Beth Scovill and Joel J. Heim
Discover more about each of us on our individual pages, which include links to our CVs (resumes).
