What Is Integration? began a quote series from Education for Human Flourishing: A Christian Perspective* (Paul D. Spears and Steven R. Loomis, InterVarsity Press, 2009). Below's a section from Chapter 1 where Spears and Loomis establish their understanding of biblical anthropology. We have argued that human beings are composed of a material body and an immaterial soul, and that the soul directs the body's actions ultimately through its rational capacities. The development of these rational capacities through a … [Read more...] about Humanity Revisited
Education for Human Flourishing
What Is Integration?
Our conversations with hundreds of Emerging Scholars at Urbana 09 precluded us from keeping up with our readings. But don't worry, we'll catch up as soon as our plane lands ;-) In its place, 1. swing by our Facebook page to see a few pictures of Emerging Scholars at Urbana 09. Note: more coming. 2. enjoy the kick-off of a series of quotes from Education for Human Flourishing: A Christian Perspective (Paul D. Spears and Steven R. Loomis, InterVarsity Press, 2009),* by considering an excerpt from the … [Read more...] about What Is Integration?
Week in Review: Word of the Year Edition
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? Anything special with some time off or is there too much going on with the holiday? As usual, here's a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. In addition, if you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. What did the Oxford University Press select as its 2009 "word of the year"? -- Part of the The Higher-Ed News Quiz (Chronicle of Higher … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Word of the Year Edition