How to Stay Christian in College (Th1nk Edition) [Hardcover]

J. Budziszewski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Think | Publication Date: March 2, 2004

How do you stay open about your faith in the face of potential ridicule? A must-read for every college student, How to Stay Christian in College will guide you through the maze of campus realities, including dating, sex, honesty, and more.

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Previous edition sold over 120,000 copies.

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Warning: College can be hazardous to your spiritual health. When you go to college, you're leaving behind your network of support and heading to a world with different perspectives, responsibilities, and expectations. Even if you're going to a "Christian" college, there's no guarantee you won't face challenges to your faith. So how do you stay Christian in college? How do you stay open about your faith in the face of potential ridicule? A must-read for every college student, How to Stay Christian in College will guide you through the maze of campus realities. J. Budziszewski discusses the foundations of the Christian faith and directly addresses different worldviews and myths that students encounter at college. Filled with quotes, statistics, resources, stories, and encouragement, it will equip you to conquer the dangers that lie ahead. [endorsements]

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: NavPress; New Edition edition (March 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576835103
• ISBN-13: 978-1576835104
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 17, 2005

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Andrew Collins (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Stay Christian in College (Th1nk Edition) (Hardcover)

After discovering this book, we decided to base our Campus Ministry class material off of it for one semester. The powerful outright truths that J writes is great. What's even greater is the plain language, and undisputable methods he uses. I also recommend his other book, Ask Me Anything. This book is very useful for not only college students, their parents, future parents, friends, ministers, professors, mentors and any other interested parties.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Student ready for the spiritual challenge of UT?, June 12, 2006

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Dan Panetti "Worldview Director" (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Stay Christian in College (Th1nk Edition) (Hardcover)

Worried about little Johnny or Suzie going off to college and walking away from their faith - you should be! Some studies show that as many as 70% of professing Christian teens walk away from their faith during college. How can you prepare your teen for the challenges that lie ahead - learn from a man who did walk away from his faith in college and returned with a vengeance years later. J. Budziszewski is a professor at one of the most liberal universities in the country - the University of Texas at Austin - not a place for the faint at heart. During his tenure as a professor, Budziszewski has seen Christian students come and go - many falling prey to the antagonistic worldview that challenges their faith, others falling prey to the liberties of college life and the various distractions and temptations like sex and alcohol.

How to Stay Christian in College is a must read for every high school student as part of their preparation of the challenges that lie ahead on the college campus. If you need a graduation gift for your senior, this has to be part of that college survival kit. If a potential college student won't make the time to read this, the handwriting is on the wall and it's not good!

I have two versions of this outstanding book - you can still find and order the older version, but the newer version is published by TH1NK Books, an imprint of NavPress and should cost about $10.00. It's not too long (178 pages) and not too difficult to read for its intended audience. Buy this in conjunction with another Budziszewski book Ask Me Anything: Provocative Answers for College Students and your college student is ready for anything even UT can throw at them!

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful critique of college life, April 16, 2004

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This review is from: How to Stay Christian in College (Th1nk Edition) (Hardcover)

I found this book a useful summary of what freshmen might face in college. I have given (1st edition) copies to graduating high school seniors for a few years. Their feedback has told me that the inconsistant thinking described in the book is alive and well.