The Christian Academic in Higher Education

The Consecration of Learning

John Sullivan

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Springer International Publishing AG
06 June 2019

Religious issues & debates; Philosophy & theory of education; Faith (religious) schools; Higher & further education, tertiary education

This book offers a Christian engagement with the realities of academic life and work. Examining this topic from intellectual, institutional and spiritual perspectives, the author explores how the two identities – as a Christian and an academic – can both coexist and complement one another. The author provides a ‘road map’ for academics demonstrating the interaction between religious faith and the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities of university scholarship and teaching. Addressing questions such as the contentious nature of religious faith in the university environment, the expression of faith within the role of professor, and the consequences of consecrating oneself to learning, this pioneering and practical volume will be relevant to Christian scholars in any academic discipline.

By: John Sullivan
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2018 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 465g
ISBN: 9783319888149
ISBN 10: 3319888145
Pages: 335
Publication Date: 06 June 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction.- PART I. ENTERING THE FIELD.- Chapter 2. Purposes and Presuppositions.- Chapter 3. Christian Scholars.- PART II. INTELLECTUAL LIFE AND WORK.- Chapter 4. Academic Judgements.- Chapter 5. Context, Conditions and Community.- Chapter 6. Worship and Learning.- Chapter 7. Christian Universities.- PART III. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.- Chapter 8. Wisdom, Vocation and the University.- Chapter 9. Polarities in Christian Pedagogy.- Chapter 10. Reading, Teaching and Engagement.- Chapter 11. Vulnerability and Self-Giving in Christian Teaching and Learning.- Chapter 12. The Consecration of Learning.

John Sullivan is Professor Emeritus at Liverpool Hope University, UK, and Visiting Professor at Newman University, UK. He has taught in schools, universities and for the church, and has published widely on the connections between the connections between theology and education; mission and practice; and faith and culture.

Reviews for The Christian Academic in Higher Education: The Consecration of Learning

This book is a veritable treasure-chest for the teacher who wants to learn more about learning and teaching. ... John Sullivan's book is, like the middle-aged judge in Shakespeare's seven ages of man, 'full of wise saws and modern instances.' ... I heartily recommend this book to all teachers who aspire to be consecrated to learning. (John Shortt, International Journal of Christianity & Education, Vol. 22 (03), November, 2018)