Chris ti an h ighe r educa tion a ims ,
unapologetically, to shape the minds and
worldviews of the next generation. We
endeavor to train young men and women
to think deeply and think biblically about
every area of life. This is not an easy
task, but one fraught with challenge
and controversy at every step. In one
sense, this is nothing new. The task has
FAITHFUL TEACHING
IN A TIME OF TRIAL:
THE CHARACTER OF CHRISTIAN
HIGHER EDUCATION
always been difficult. In just the past
century, Christian colleges have survived
two world wars, the Great Depression,
several cultural transformations, and a
technological revolution. While Christian
higher education has weathered these
storms valiantly, the next few decades will
bring challenges that are unprecedented in
scope and in urgency. Yet these heightened
challenges must only serve to heighten our
resolve to succeed. If we are to prepare the
next generation of believers to hold fast
to the Gospel in a post-Christian age, we
must be committed to providing higher
education that is Christian not only in name,
but unashamedly in conviction as well.
by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION BY R. ALBERT MOHLER, JR.
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