Reviews
Both this book and its extensive bibliographic essay are worth reflection.
This ambitious book is an important addition to the burgeoning literature on Christian higher education.
An important book... Paints a rich picture of the exceptional things small colleges can do.
Brilliantly written and thoroughly convincing. After reading this work, the reader will possess a newfound appreciation for these institutions of higher education and an understanding of their vital role.
In the tradition of a true liberal arts scholar, [Schuman] invites thoughtful dialogue, challenges academic tradition, and persuades readers to explore alternatives.
Book Details
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction
1. An Agenda for the Study of Religious Colleges and Universities
2. Contexts Historical and Denominational
3. Three Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities
Part II
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction
1. An Agenda for the Study of Religious Colleges and Universities
2. Contexts Historical and Denominational
3. Three Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities
Part II: Baptist Schools
4. Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
5. A Civil College: Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina
Part III: Denominational Colleges
6. "At the Front Lines of the Culture Wars": New Saint Andrews College, Moscow, Idaho
7. "To Clear Some Part of the Human Jungle": Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
8. Swedes and the City: North Park University, Chicago, Illinois
Part IV: Nondenominational Christian Colleges and Universities
9. Friends and/or Friendly? George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon
10. An Island of Piety... in a Sea of Riches: Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California
11. "Expect a Miracle": Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
12. A Christian Walk Up North: Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minnesota
13. "For Christ and His Kingdom": Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Part V: Conclusions
14. What Can We Learn?
Appendix: Interview Questions for Institutions and Parents
Notes
Essay on Sources
Index