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Through A Mirror Dimly: Social Constructionism Through The Lens Of Faith, Amy Quillin
Through A Mirror Dimly: Social Constructionism Through The Lens Of Faith, Amy Quillin
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
Postmodernism has often been excoriated in Christian circles for its departure from commonly recognized principles of truth seeking. How can we, as educators, help students grapple wisely with this pervasive worldview in the context of encouraging a biblical and vibrant development of their faith? Are there components within postmodernism that might help inform students’ faith development? This article will examine social constructionism, a variant of postmodernism, from the lens of Christian faith and spirituality, and will attempt to answer some of those questions.
With All Your Mind: A Christian Philosophy Of Education, Todd Ream, Amy Peeler
With All Your Mind: A Christian Philosophy Of Education, Todd Ream, Amy Peeler
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Assessing Spiritual Development In Business Students: Lessons Learned And A Suggested Process, Monty Lynn, Tim C. Coburn, J. Vincent Swinney, Michael Winegeart
Assessing Spiritual Development In Business Students: Lessons Learned And A Suggested Process, Monty Lynn, Tim C. Coburn, J. Vincent Swinney, Michael Winegeart
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
As Christian higher education institutions increasingly engage in continuous quality improvement and outcome measurement, research on spiritual development is filtering down to undergraduate business programs. This paper presents lessons learned from a pilot cross-sectional survey of Abilene Christian University undergraduate business students who completed the Faith Maturity Scale (Benson, Donahue & Erickson, 1993) and responded to other questions about faith development. Based on the results, a number of helpful observations were made for the ACU business program. A method and process for assessing spiritual development at multiple Christian colleges is proposed.
The Roles Of Women On Campus: Contributing To The Development Of Student Values, Alyssa M. Tongg Weiler
The Roles Of Women On Campus: Contributing To The Development Of Student Values, Alyssa M. Tongg Weiler
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
A Response To Jay Barnes Essay, John Witte
A Response To Jay Barnes Essay, John Witte
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Seeking Community: Creating Effective Lifestyle Agreements, Steven P. Bird
Seeking Community: Creating Effective Lifestyle Agreements, Steven P. Bird
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
Christian colleges wrestle with the creation and maintenance of regulations for correct behavior of campus members (lifestyle agreements). Using theoretical considerations as well as specific application examples, a way is presented to create a lifestyle agreement that is internally consistent and fits the needs of the campus. Specifically, the effect of external constituencies, organizational efficiency, and, most importantly, efforts to develop community, are used to guide the construction of lifestyle agreements. While very specific examples are given, no effort is made to create a one-size-fits-all set of codes. Instead, a framework is constructed to allow a campus to develop a …
Commonality & Diversity, Donna Thoennes
Commonality & Diversity, Donna Thoennes
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
As students are increasingly influenced by postmodern thought, which promotes ideas of community without a common center and emphasizes difference, so students may have fresh conceptualizations of what community is and how it functions. This study explored students' conceptions, experiences, and ideals of community.
The tension between commonality and diversity within community has caused much debate in the social sciences. Interviewees, who were students at member institutions of the CCCU, recognize the same tension and often struggle to navigate their relationships within a collegiate environment that promotes both.
Thirty undergraduate senior students at two Christian colleges were interviewed in February …
Hypocrisy: Moral Fraud And Other Vices, Jake Smith
Hypocrisy: Moral Fraud And Other Vices, Jake Smith
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Searching For The Perfect Fit: An Examination Of The Job Satisfaction Of Middle Management Student Affairs Professionals In Christian Institutions Of Higher Education, Brent Ellis
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Education, Religion And The Common Good: Advancing A Distinctly American Conversation About Religion's Role In Our Shared Life, David M. Johnstone
Education, Religion And The Common Good: Advancing A Distinctly American Conversation About Religion's Role In Our Shared Life, David M. Johnstone
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Linking Theory To Practice: Case Studies For Working With College Students, 2nd Edition, Roger Wessel
Linking Theory To Practice: Case Studies For Working With College Students, 2nd Edition, Roger Wessel
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Student Affairs Divisions' Incorporation Of Student Learning Principles At Cccu Versus Non-Cccu Institutions, Jeff Doyle
Student Affairs Divisions' Incorporation Of Student Learning Principles At Cccu Versus Non-Cccu Institutions, Jeff Doyle
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
With the shift from an industry-based to a knowledge-based society, American higher education, and student affairs in particular, is under increasing pressure to prove its role in facilitating students' learning. The Student Learning Imperative (ACPA, 1994) and the Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs (ACPA & NASPA, 1997) provided a professionally supported foundation for the new learning philosophy within student life.
The strong religious mission and the ministry model of student development in Christian higher education may affect the degree to which student-centered learning is incorporated. This study examined the extent to which chief student affairs officers at institutions …
Mutual Expectations: The Relationship Of The President To The Student Personnel Officer, David Mckenna, Steve Moore
Mutual Expectations: The Relationship Of The President To The Student Personnel Officer, David Mckenna, Steve Moore
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
This article is a transcription of an address presented by Dr. David McKenna at a recent pre-conference workshop at an ACPA conference. The workshop was sponsored by ACSD in conjunction with the annual prayer breakfast. Dr. McKenna shared insights gleaned from his more than thirty years of service in Christian higher education including three presidential posts. The article focuses on two areas. They are one, what a president expects from a senior student affairs officer and two, what the SSA can expect from a president.
Growth No. 2 (2002) - Full Issue
Growth No. 2 (2002) - Full Issue
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
The full issue of the second edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.
Community And Technology, Skip Trudeau, Andre Broquard
Community And Technology, Skip Trudeau, Andre Broquard
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
A Look At The Bigger Picture: In Response To Guthrie, Carolyn Arthur
A Look At The Bigger Picture: In Response To Guthrie, Carolyn Arthur
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
In Search Of A Seamless Partnership: A Response To Barnes, Tom Emigh
In Search Of A Seamless Partnership: A Response To Barnes, Tom Emigh
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
The Outrageous Idea Of Christian Scholarship, James Caridi
The Outrageous Idea Of Christian Scholarship, James Caridi
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of A Study Abroad/Mission Trip On The Faith Development Of College Students, Stephen T. Beers
The Effects Of A Study Abroad/Mission Trip On The Faith Development Of College Students, Stephen T. Beers
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation, David M. Johnstone
Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation, David M. Johnstone
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
A Report Card For Christian College Student Affairs, David S. Guthrie
A Report Card For Christian College Student Affairs, David S. Guthrie
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Growth No. 1 (2001) - Full Issue
Growth No. 1 (2001) - Full Issue
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
The full issue of the first edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.
The State Of Christian Student Development, Skip Trudeau, Ginny Carpenter, Norris Friesen, Tim Herrmann
The State Of Christian Student Development, Skip Trudeau, Ginny Carpenter, Norris Friesen, Tim Herrmann
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
The Multicultural Competence Of Resident Assistants In Christian Colleges And Universities, Dennis A. Sheridan, Hilma Anderson
The Multicultural Competence Of Resident Assistants In Christian Colleges And Universities, Dennis A. Sheridan, Hilma Anderson
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
To Know As We Are Known: A Spirituality Of Education, Brian L. Carrier
To Know As We Are Known: A Spirituality Of Education, Brian L. Carrier
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
A Response To David Guthrie's Report Card For Christian College Student Affairs, Barry Loy
A Response To David Guthrie's Report Card For Christian College Student Affairs, Barry Loy
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
In Search Of The Seamless Curriculum, Jay Barnes
In Search Of The Seamless Curriculum, Jay Barnes
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.