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Western Civilization Or World History: A True Dilemma?, Louis J. Voskuil

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Examining The Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Anthony J. Cernera, Ed., Oliver J. Morgan, Ed.

Sacred Heart University Press Books

This collection of essays by a variety of educators, scholars, and theologians lays out some of the content behind the term "Catholic intellectual tradition," a tradition that is both a treasury of classic and contemporary texts, including religious and aesthetic products, and a "way of doing things" borne of experience, prayer, and critical reflection. Contributions focus on such topics as the ideal of the Catholic mind, the relationship between Catholicism and other faith traditions, notions of the Catholic artist and intellectual, and future directions for Catholic universities.

Soul Of Science: Christian Faith And Natural Philosophy, Russell W. Maatman

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy by Nancy R. Pearcey and Charles B. Thaxton. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1994. 298 pp.

The Educational Task Of Dordt College, 1979, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

This new statement discusses two issues not dealt with in the original: the relationship of theory and practice and the relationship of curricular and extracurricular activities.

Psychology Gone Awry: An Analysis Of Psychological World Views, Mark P. Cosgrove

Books by Taylor faculty, staff, and administrators

Demonstrating that each of the three major psychological world views—naturalistic, humanistic, and transpersonal—has Its own singular weakness. Mark P. Cosgrove suggests an alternative: Christian theism. "A world view based on Christian beliefs." says Cosgrove. "adequately copes with the weaknesses of modern psychological world views and provides a suitable framework for the study of man and the development of solutions to human problems."

Nolan Pliny Jacobson Papers - Accession 24, Nolan Pliny Jacobson

Manuscript Collection

The Nolan Pliny Jacobson Papers consist of biographical data, professional and personal correspondence, and other papers relating to Dr. Jacobson’s research; his relationship with other philosophers, and his interest in oriental religion, philosophy, and the effects of science on the culture of the modern world. Correspondents include Prince Sihanouk, Charles Morris, John and Roberta Dewey, Henry and Laura Weiman, Charles and Dorothy Hartshorne, Kenneth Inada, Haljme Nakamusa, T.I. Dow, Nyanaponika Mahathera, and many other distinguished philosophers of the Western World.

Authority In Christian Higher Education, John B. Hulst

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Basic Philosophies Of Seminary Teachers Determined By The Ames Philosophical Belief Inventory, V. Mack Sumner

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there were differences in the basic philosophies of Seminary Teachers who were ranked highest and lowest by experienced coordinators. It also sought to determine which philosophical background was associated with the most successful teachers, and which with the least successful.

Seminary teachers of three districts were surveyed by the Ames Inventory, and each coordinator identified his ten most successful and least successful teachers. The results of the Inventory and the teacher rankings were tabulated and compared, using Chi Square analysis to determine if differences were significant.

The findings indicated …

The Educational Views And Practices Of Brigham Young, William James Johnston

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to determine the educational views and practices of Brigham Young as contained in his writings and speeches.

Scripturally-Oriented Higher Education, 1967, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

Written by B. J. Haan, this document was presented to a faculty committee for discussion, revision, and refinement. Following this process, the document received final approval from the Board of Trustees and was published in November 1967.

Scripturally-Oriented Higher Education lays the foundation for the curriculum at Dordt.

The Educational Task Of Dordt College, 1961, Dordt College

Dordt Foundational Documents

This is the first version of The Educational Task of Dordt College, adopted in 1961. The document is based on the 17 Propositions.