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Shaping a Christian Worldview represents an anthology of commentary that focuses on the primary issues that Christian institutions are experiencing. Each essay is written by a respected author in the field of higher education, and undertakes an critical study of contemporary matters in question concerning these schools of different traditions. In particular, attention is given to postmodern thought and it’s impact on education.
The book opens with subject matter pertaining to the authority of Scripture, A case study of Bucknell University falling away from religious authority, theological and philosophical foundations, the influence of C.S. Lewis, and the impact modern scientific thoughts and literature have on a Christian worldview in education.

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