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List of contents
Introduction
1 Whose Theology? Which University?
2 Theology in the Secular University: A Critical Analysis of the Current Debate
3 An Epistemology of Truly Liberal Learning
4 Theology and Truly Liberal Learning in the Secular University
5 Theology and Moral Education in the Secular University
Conclusion
About the author
Paul A. Macdonald, Jr. holds an endowed chair in the Department of Philosophy at the United States Air Force Academy.
Summary
Drawing on prominent figures in the Christian intellectual tradition like Newman, Augustine, and Aquinas, and working from a Christian philosophical and theological perspective this book argues that Christian theology belongs in the secular university because it provides distinct resources that the secular university needs if it is going to fulf
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"Christian Theology and the Secular University clearly and competently outlines the major fault lines of the debate over the appropriate academic context for the study of theology. (...) Those in the battle to defend or dismiss theology’s place in the secular university will find the study to be an invaluable starting point for a debate that shows no signs of abatement."- Mark S. M. Scott, Thorneloe University at Laurentian"This book o¿ers Christian educators (particularly teacher educators interested in the foundations of their institution’s educational philosophy) a great deal to think about."- Bill Boerman-Cornell, Trinity Christian College, International Journal of Christianity & Education"Ultimately, what is perhaps most valuable in MacDonald's text is that he invites his reader to consider the purpose and value of education, both for the individual and for the society at large. MacDonald successfulþ argues that if we are to enhance the common good, future leaders must be well educated, and that education must include the study of christian theology. It is an essential ingredient for students to know how to be critical thinkers who are ever striving for the common good" - Molly F. James, Anglican and Episcopal History
