Looking for god in the university: examining trends in Christian higher education

作者: Perry L. Glanzer , Joel A. Carpenter , Nick Lantinga

DOI: 10.1007/S10734-010-9359-X

关键词: SecularizationChristianityTrend analysisSocial scienceChristian IdentityHigher educationLinear trendReligious educationSociologyNature versus nurture

摘要: Amid the many recent treatments of global growth both Christianity and higher education, little to no attention has been given distinctly Christian edu- cation. The survey reported in this essay uses an understanding education developed from analytical work by Robert Benne examine number nature colleges universities that retain nurture a distinct identity. results indicate continues expand throughout world, chal- lenging assumed linear trend toward secularization. This paper focuses upon our countries beyond Canada United States where most is occurring. We found total 579 institutions outside these areas. When we analyzed origins, denomination, size, funding, areas study some unique patterns shed light group as whole how they relate larger trends within education.

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