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2004

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

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Reclaiming The Game: College Sports And Educational Values, Chris Abrams Jan 2004

Reclaiming The Game: College Sports And Educational Values, Chris Abrams

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Foundations Of Student Affairs Practice: How Philosophy, Theory, And Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes, Adam D. Moore Jan 2004

Foundations Of Student Affairs Practice: How Philosophy, Theory, And Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes, Adam D. Moore

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No abstract provided.


Vocation-Specific Missions And The Creation Of Communities Of Transformation, Todd Lake Jan 2004

Vocation-Specific Missions And The Creation Of Communities Of Transformation, Todd Lake

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.


Intellectual Humility And The Art Of Disagreement At The Christian College, James S. Spiegel Jan 2004

Intellectual Humility And The Art Of Disagreement At The Christian College, James S. Spiegel

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

Education at a Christian college properly features both honest inquiry and unwavering allegiance to core theological standards, such as those embodied in the classical creeds. This combination of commitments can create tension for the Christian educator, as insistence upon doctrinal allegiance can inadvertently reinforce dogmatic attitudes so common among late adolescents. In this paper I discuss the virtue of intellectual humility and its importance for combating student dogmatism in an atmosphere of steadfast Christian commitment. After distinguishing between theological essentials and disputable matters, I discuss philosophical and theological grounds for being intellectually humble. And I illustrate ways in which faculty …


Educating Citizens: Preparing America's Undergraduates For Lives Of Moral And Civic Responsibility, Pedro Villarreal Iii Jan 2004

Educating Citizens: Preparing America's Undergraduates For Lives Of Moral And Civic Responsibility, Pedro Villarreal Iii

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No abstract provided.


Tales From Two Cities: Service-Learning As A Christian Educational Practice, Todd Ream Jan 2004

Tales From Two Cities: Service-Learning As A Christian Educational Practice, Todd Ream

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

As an educational practice, service-learning offers an important means by which to work toward the integration of the curricular and co-curricular efforts on our respective campuses. However, the larger conceptual framework through which service-learning is defined and exercised is driven by what Augustine defines as the city of the world in a way that neglects the significance of what he referred to as the City of God. In this article, I identify the roots of this problem and offer an alternative conceptual framework for service-learning as a Christian educational practice. This conceptual framework challenges Christian educators to not just engage …


Commitment And Connection: Service-Learning And Christian Higher Education, Monica L. Mullins Jan 2004

Commitment And Connection: Service-Learning And Christian Higher Education, Monica L. Mullins

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No abstract provided.


Educating For Life: Reflections On Christian Teaching And Learning, Tony Marchese Jan 2004

Educating For Life: Reflections On Christian Teaching And Learning, Tony Marchese

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No abstract provided.


Growth No. 4 (2004) - Full Issue Jan 2004

Growth No. 4 (2004) - Full Issue

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

The full issue of the fourth edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.