by Stan Wallace

« Previous    1  2  3  4  5

Chapter 6: "Building Academic Communities"

Marsden's main point is the need for academic communities (from the local to the international levels). Do you agree? Why or why not?

What are the hindrances at a secular university? at a research university?

Have you sought community? If so, where and how? With what success? If you desire more community, how might you go about finding it?

Is there a Christian society in your field? If so, are you a member? If not, are you in a position to form one?

A related emphasis of the chapter is the centrality of the spiritual life and virtues, and the need of community for such to be fostered. Do you agree community is necessary for the development of such virtue? Why or why not?

Does your local church provide this community? If so, how? If not, why not?

If you sense need of such community on campus, how might you be able to find such community? Might ESN help?

What is the next practical step you need to take to find or develop such community (on some level, local or beyond)?