{"product_id":"mission-driven-colleges-keeping-first-things-first-in-christian-higher-education-9781430082804","title":"Mission-Driven Colleges: Keeping First Things First in Christian Higher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e In\u003ci\u003e Mission-Driven Colleges: Keeping First Things First in Christian Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e, Scott Rae and Rick Langer argue that a successful Christian university goes beyond simply incorporating religious studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e They propose that the entire institution, from its leadership to its curriculum, must be designed to nurture a distinctive Christian worldview. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book delves into four foundational questions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What defines a university? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What sets a Christian university apart? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What makes your specific university unique within the Christian landscape? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How can academic disciplines be approached from a Christian perspective? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through these questions, Rae and Langer demonstrate how to build the structural framework that empowers a Christian university to thrive. They guide educators and administrators in strategizing, planning, and implementing practices that ensure both a deep Christian identity and academic rigor. \u003ci\u003eMission-Driven Colleges\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital resource for anyone committed to the success of Christian universities, offering a clear path to realizing their full educational mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Langer\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of California, Riverside) is professor emeritus at Biola University where he served as the director of the office of faith and learning and professor of biblical studies and theology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott B. Rae\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Southern California) is senior advisor to the president for university mission, dean of faculty, and professor of Christian ethics at Biola University. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B\u0026H Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589689737490,"sku":"9781430082804","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88b15d50-0473-444f-801a-cd1f3446463b.jpg?v=1756801608","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mission-driven-colleges-keeping-first-things-first-in-christian-higher-education-9781430082804","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}