Stewarding Our Bodies : A Vision for Christian Student Affairs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glanzer, Perry L.

Contributor:

Smith, Austin T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian universities and colleges--United States.

Christian universities and colleges.

Student affairs services--Moral and ethical aspects--United States.

Student affairs services.

Church college students--United States--Psychology.

Church college students.

Human body--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Human body.

Body image--Social aspects--United States.

Body image.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Abilene Christian University Press, 2023.

Summary:

Most college students struggle tremendously with their bodies. Numerous issues related to the body plague higher education. Students struggle with sleep, mental health, eating disorders, sexual identity questions, clothing choices, obesity, and alcohol problems, among other concerns. Too often Christian colleges try to meet these challenges with rules instead of setting forth a vision of what it means to steward the body-a precious gift from God that has been bought with a price by Christ.Students, faculty, and staff at faith-based institutions need a theological framework and biblical wisdom by which they can better understand, nurture, and celebrate life in all its fullness. Stewarding Our Bodies draws from the expertise and experiences of researchers and practitioners both within and outside higher education to provide relevant insights and suggestions for those who desire to help students better bear God's image. Most important of all, it sets forth a positive vision by which to understand the precious gift God has entrusted to us-our bodies.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Stewardship of the Body and the Christian University: The State of Situation

Part One: Foundational Christian Vision

1 The Body in the Biblical Narrative: Foundations

2 Savoring and Stewarding Food

3 Stewarding Our Limitations: Receiving

4 Sabbath Taking

5 Attuning and Attending: Exercise and the Body

6 Sex: A Positive Christian Vision

Part Two: From Fall to Redemption

7 Fashion: Clothing Collegians in Christ

8 Your Body and Your Mind: Social Media

9 Beyond Anxiousness

10 Depression: The Role of Student Affairs Leaders in Supporting Struggling Students and Helping Them Build Resilience

11 Mental Health and Spiritual Disciplines

12 Sex with a Person's Mediated Body: Pornography

13 Stewarding Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities

Conclusion: Charting a Course Forward

Discussion Guide

Contributors.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Glanzer, Perry L. Stewarding Our Bodies

ISBN:

9781684268719

1684268710

OCLC:

1382691059