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Key Phrases: good career preparation, liberal learning, New Testament, Old Testament, Russell Kirk
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This revised edition of a classic text provides a concise case for the role of the Christian college and its distinctive mission and contribution. Holmes has extensively revised several chapters and included two new chapters: "Liberal Arts as Career Preparation" and "The Marks of an Educated Person.

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  • Paperback: 106 pages
  • Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Rev Sub edition (March 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802802583
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802802583
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sound analysis and advice; succint and effective style, November 29, 1999
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This book is well written and brief. (It's amazing how often those two go together!) The contents are as follows:

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Preface

1. Why a Christian College?

2. Theological Foundations

3. The Liberal Arts: What and Why?

4. Liberal Arts as Career Preparation

5. Integrating Faith and Learning

6. Academic Freedom

7. College as Community

8. Experience is not Enough

9. The Marks of an Educated Person

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The chapter on integrating faith and learning was especially good, as was the chapter on academic freedom. Refreshingly lucid thinking and writing: no stale ideas to be found.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Christian educators and students alike., August 5, 2008
An excellent evaluation of what a Christian higher education should be. My only regret is that I did not find and read this book when I was younger.
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