Learning for the Love of God – A Student`s Guide to Academic Faithfulness

Donald Opitz (PhD, Boston University) is college pastor at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He previously served as professor of sociology and higher education at Geneva College. He is the author of numerous articles and has worked as a pastor. Derek Melleby is the executive director of OneLife Institute, a ministry that provides gap year programs for students focused on discipleship, travel, and service. Prior to joining OneLife, he was on staff with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, where he spoke across the country on college transition. Melleby is also the author of Make College Count: A Faithful Guide to Life and Learning. He lives in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.

• ContentsPreface to New EditionIntroduction1. Wide-EyedBeer and CircusGrades and AccoladesAll for One2. Babylon U?Daniel and FriendsFaithful under FirePanning for Gold3. Believing Is SeeingA Whirlwind Intro to WorldviewsLike GestaltC-F-R-CThe Re-sighting of Saul/Paul4. A Story-Framed LifeLife in the ShireStories in ConflictHearing and Telling the Story5. Fish-Eyed LearningThe Disembodied MindThinking ScripturallyCreationFallRedemptionConsummation6. Four-i-ed LearningIntegrationIdolatryInvestmentImaginationHerbie's Bible7. Embodying the Outrageous IdeaConnect Up, Connect OutDig Deep, Dig Slow8. Chutes and LaddersRead Twice, Write ThriceDream Big, Act SmallWork Hard, Play HardConclusionAppendix I: DeeperAppendix II: Liturgies for LearningAppendix III: Student ResponsesReferences