The Countercultural Idea of a Christian University by Ted McAllister, Andrew Yuengert

The Countercultural Idea of a Christian University by Ted McAllister, Andrew Yuengert

This vision of truth is capable of ordering human life. It is desperately needed by us, by our students, and by our culture. By its nature it is invisible to the modern mind: it exists but cannot be encompassed by any formula or analytical frame. It is beyond the boundaries of any one discipline or ideological program. We do not create this vision to use it; instead, we enter into it and invite others. We approach its environs in earnest, respectful conversation by finding the limits of each discipline and relating each to each, by our growth in humility about what partial knowledge and power can accomplish. This vision is within the grasp of a Christian university.

I love this defense of the principles that SHOULD motivate a university, but are unfortunately rare.