Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs: A Guide to Christian Thinking and Practice in the Field - Softcover

Perry Glanzer; Theodore F. Cockle; Elijah G. Jeong; Britney N. Graber

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1684265002 ISBN 13: 9781684265008

Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press, 2020

Synopsis

How does the Christian faith inform Christian student affairs practice? How should it? Instead of placing Christ outside the realm of education, Christ should serve as the motivating and animating force for all of Christian student affairs. With Christ at the center of education, the Christian story distinctly transforms the nature of the work education professionals do. With research from a national mixed-methods study, Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs avoids the common response of anecdotal evidence by providing a catalog of some of the best thinking and practices in the field. Glanzer, Cockle, Graber, and Jeong use the framework of educational philosophies to trace how Christianity animates the who, why, what, and how of student affairs, offering evidence-based resources, and new tools for engaging new practitioners in the field, and a larger theological perspective for Christian student affairs.

This is a landmark study of the lived experiences of Christian Student Affairs professionals in the 21st century. But it is not just a study. It is a guidebook, a map, and a manual for what it means to integrate the Christian faith into the field. In a world where the next generation is desperately looking for a sense of meaning and purpose, these authors challenge us to not simply check our faith at the door of our institutions and incorporate secular theories and practices uncritically. Rather, they challenge us to focus on Jesus Christ, who enlivens our work as Student Affairs professionals. This is a must-read for any new or seasoned professional!
-Felix Theonugraha, President, Western Theological Seminary

Perry Glanzer and his colleagues are convinced that effective student development on Christian and secular campuses requires something more than caring professionals who understand higher education. Forming whole persons in ways that honor God calls for a coherent theology that integrates academic learning with a life of faith. The result of their research is a redemptive, Christ-centered approach to student affairs with biblically-grounded principles and practices that will exercise wide influence on the field of student development and - even more importantly - make a real difference in the lives of college and university students.
-Philip Ryken, President, Wheaton College

About this title

About the Author

Theodore F. Cockle (Ph.D., Baylor University), is a higher education scholar-practitioner pursuing more theologically animated forms of leadership and education. He is co-author of Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs (ACU Press, 2020) and is currently studying character development in college communities as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Baylor University.Ted also serves as the editor of Ideas, an online publication of the Association of Christians in Student Development (ACSD).When he is not reading or writing, Ted and his wife, Kate, enjoy spending time outside and reading to their four boys.

Britney N. Graber is the Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Baylor University, and a PhD graduate of Baylor University's Higher Education Studies and Leadership program. She earned her BS and MA from Taylor University, and MAT from Morningside College.

From the Back Cover

How does the Christian faith inform Christian student affairs practice? How should it? Instead of placing Christ outside the realm of education, Christ should serve as the motivating and animating force for all of Christian student affairs. With Christ at the center of education, the Christian story distinctly transforms the nature of the work education professionals do. With research from a national mixed-methods study, Christ-Enlivened Student Affairs avoids the common response of anecdotal evidence by providing a catalog of some of the best thinking and practices in the field. Glanzer, Cockle, Graber, and Jeong use the framework of educational philosophies to trace how Christianity animates the who, why, what, and how of student affairs, offering evidence-based resources, and new tools for engaging new practitioners in the field, and a larger theological perspective for Christian student affairs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abilene Christian University Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684265002
• ISBN 13: 9781684265008
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256