The Idea of a Christian CollegeMore than ten years after its publication in 1975, The Idea of a Christian College has become, in the prophetic words of Nicholas Wolterstorff, "a classic, a standard." Widely used by students, lay readers, teachers, and administrators, it provides a concise case for the Christian college and defines its distinctive mission and contribution. This revised edition is Holmes' response to the many professors and students who have read the work enthusiastically and urged the author to clarify certain ideas and to address further aspects of the overall subject. The author has extensively revised several chapters, has eliminated one-gender language, and has included two new chapters: "Liberal Arts as Career Preparation" and "The Marks of an Educated Person."--Back cover. |
Contents
WHY A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE? | 3 |
THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS | 13 |
THE LIBERAL ARTS WHAT AND WHY? | 23 |
LIBERAL ARTS AS CAREER PREPARATION | 37 |
INTEGRATING FAITH AND LEARNING | 45 |
ACADEMIC FREEDOM | 61 |
COLLEGE AS COMMUNITY | 77 |
EXPERIENCE IS NOT ENOUGH | 87 |
THE MARKS OF AN EDUCATED PERSON | 99 |
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING | |
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