Faith and Secularisation in Religious Colleges and Universities

ISBN-13: 9781138866881 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 194 str.

James Arthur

Opis

This book provides a detailed study of religious higher education institutions, across the US, Europe and the Middle East. It is a comparative study of the issues across these various institutions, and analyzes current tensions and benefits.

Recenzje

' This is an important book. Christian scholars can be grateful to James Arthur for his documenting of a phenomenon that we have known from our own experience has been taking place' - Journal of Education & Christian Belief

Spis treści

1. Historical Context and Setting 2. Mission and Identity 3. Governance and Control 4. The Challenge of Secularisation 5. Academic Freedom and the Religious University 6. Knowledge and the Curriculum 7. The State and Religious Universities 8. Religious Universities and Society