Thinking theologically about student success: Higher education with a higher calling

Scholarly definitions of student success have become increasingly transactional and thereby reflect a specific form of modern utilitarianism. In this paper, we use a theological map to explore the terrain of contemporary student success scholarship and practice in an effort to re-imagine how the Chr...

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Main Author: Cockle, Theodore F. (Author)
Contributors: Vanderpool, Sinda K ; Hao, David Q
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 276-299
Further subjects:B Practical Theology
B Higher Education
B student success
B Christian Higher Education
B student affairs
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Summary:Scholarly definitions of student success have become increasingly transactional and thereby reflect a specific form of modern utilitarianism. In this paper, we use a theological map to explore the terrain of contemporary student success scholarship and practice in an effort to re-imagine how the Christian faith might animate a vision of student success for scholar-practitioners. First, we review the current scholarly landscape, second, we show where it falls short. Third, we use the practical theological method to outline a theological vision of student success. Finally, we propose ways to bridge the gap between current practice and theological vision.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/20569971221130009