Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. This timely look at the state of Christian higher education in America contains descriptive, historical narratives that explore how fourteen Christian colleges and universities are successfully integrating faith and learning on their campuses despite the challenges posed by the increasingly pluralistic nature of modern culture. Written by respected representatives from seven major faith traditions -- Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Mennonite, Evangelical, Wesleyan/Holiness, and Baptist/Restorationist -- these narratives are also preceded by introductory essays that define the worldview and theological heritage of each given tradition and ask what that tradition can contribute to the task of higher education.
Table of Contents
What can the evangelical/interdenominational tradition contribute to Christian higher education? / Harold Heie -- Faith and learning at Wheaton College / Michael S. Hamilton and James A. Mathisen -- Clarity through ambiguity : transforming tensions at Seattle Pacific University / Steven Moore and William Woodward -- What can the Wesleyan/Holiness tradition contribute to Christian higher education / John E. and Susie C. Stanley -- The history and character of Messiah College, 1909-1995 / Douglas Jacobsen -- Point Loma Nazarene College : modernization in Christian higher education / Ronald Kirkemo -- What can the Baptist tradition contribute to Christian higher education? ; Christian identity and academic rigor : the case of Samford University / Bill J. Leonard -- What can the Church of Christ tradition contribute to Christian higher education? ; Faith and learning at Pepperdine University / Richard T. Hughes -- The Christian university : maintaining distinctions in a pluralistic culture / William B. Adrian, Jr.