Why college matters to God : academic faithfulness and Christian higher education / Rick Ostrander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ostrander, Richard, 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian universities and colleges--United States.

Christian universities and colleges.

Christian education--United States.

Christian education.

Education, Higher--United States.

Education, Higher.

World view.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Abilene, TX : Abilene Christian University Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A brief introduction to the unique purpose and nature of a Christian college education for students, their parents, teachers, and others.The new edition expands the discussion of Christian worldview beyond intellectual analysis to include actions and attitudes. Sections on the Christian mind, redemption, and cultural engagement have been revised to incorporate the recent insights of Christian thinkers such as Andy Crouch, James Davison Hunter, Gabe Lyons, Mark Noll, and James K. A. Smith.

Contents:

""Title Page""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Preface to the Second Edition""; ""Preface""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Where We Came From""; ""3 Living Largely""; ""4 Not the Way It�s Supposed to Be""; ""5 Broadcasting Mozart""; ""6 Integrating Faith and Learning""; ""7 An Education That Lasts""; ""Questions for Reflection and Discussion""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780891127574

0891127577